Serious about the Senate

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We have a tough fight ahead of us to take back the Senate next month: it won’t be easy. Unlike the House, only 35 out of 100 senators are up for election this year, and many more Democrats than Republicans are up for re-election this time around. It is an uphill struggle, but one worth fighting for, and some “safe” seats, like Ted Cruz’s in Texas, are far more competitive than the GOP would like.

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You’ve Registered to Vote: Now What?

Photo by Parker Johnson on Unsplash

Photo by Parker Johnson on Unsplash

This guest edition is brought to you by motivote.

You’re passionate about politics and civic engagement. You’re registered to vote, you call your representatives to voice your concerns, and you talk with your friends and family about why elections matter. But how do you make sure your network actually turns out and VOTES on Election Day

Enter motivote. We’re a new, digital platform helping voters more effectively hold themselves and their friends accountable for voting in US elections. And today, we’re taking you through a civic workout on how to effectively turn out your friends and family on election day. 

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