URGENT VOTE
Toolkit to Spread the Word
Overview
Election Day (Nov. 8) is right around the corner. Make sure you have a plan to vote.
In 2020, we broke records with voter turnout in Indian Country. In 2022 we need to use our power, our vote, again.
Who is this toolkit for?
This toolkit is for Native community leaders and Indigenous-led organizations to encourage, support, and amplify Indigenous peoples’ voices at the ballot box. Time is running out. Use this toolkit to urgently call our relatives to vote by November 8th.
How to use this toolkit?
Use the sample messaging below—and please, customize it to your own voice and tone—to share messages through your organization’s, tribe’s, or your own social channels.
When to use this toolkit?
This toolkit should be used to highlight the importance of making sure that all Native peoples are voting, NOW.
Social Media Graphics
Use these graphics to post on social media with the content below!
We must use our power TODAY. VOTE.
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Time is running out. Our Vote is Our Power.
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Don’t count us out. Vote NOW.
Instagram or Facebook Story
Hawai’i
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Hawaii online or at a Voter Service Center and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/hawaii #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Illinois
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Illinois at a designated location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://bit.ly/3NaI2YS #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Maine
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Maine at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/maine #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
For our future generations, vote TODAY. Time is running out. www.NativesVote.com #NativeExcellence #NativesVote #YouAreOnNativeLand
Facebook or Twitter
Our Vote is Our Civil Right
Instagram or Facebook Story
Facebook or Twitter
Hashtags & Social Post Copy
Use these hashtags in your social posts encouraging your community to register to vote!
#NativesVote
#NativeExcellence
#YouAreOnNativeLand
Use these posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to encourage all our Native relatives to bring our voices to the ballot box NOW.
Social Media Posts | General “Vote” Message
Relatives, we need you to vote like our lives depend on it. Our vote is our power. Protect our future. Vote. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #YourAreOnNativeLand
Water Protectors: Your Vote Is Needed NOW. Time is running out. Our vote is our power. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #YourAreOnNativeLand
Vote to protect what’s left.. Time is running out. Vote NOW. www.NativesVote.com #NativesVote #YourAreOnNativeLand
Because of racism and colonialism, all Native Americans weren’t guaranteed the right to vote until 1962. Our vote is our civil right. It is our power. www.NativesVote.com #NativeExcellence #NativesVote #YouAreOnNativeLand
Social Media Posts | Register to Vote (only applicable to states with same day voter registration).
Use these posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to remind our communities why their voices, and their vote are so important.
Connecticut
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Connecticut at a designated Election Day Registration office and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/connecticut #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Colorado
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Colorado at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/colorado #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Idaho
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Idaho at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/idaho #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Iowa
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Iowa at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/iowa #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Maryland
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Maryland at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/maryland #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Michigan
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Michigan at your city/township clerk office and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/michigan #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Minnesota
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Minnesota at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/minnesota #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
New Hampshire
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in New Hampshire at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/new-hampshire #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
New Mexico
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in New Mexico at your County Clerk office and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/new-mexico #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
North Dakota
Voting is our civil right. If you are a resident of North Dakota you are set to vote in the election TODAY, no registration needed. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. VOTE TODAY https://www.nativesvote.com/north-dakota. #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Utah
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Utah at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/utah #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Vermont
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Vermont at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/vermont #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Virginia
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Vermont at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again.https://www.nativesvote.com/virginia #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Washington
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Washington at your County Elections office and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/washington #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Washington D.C.
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Washington D.C. at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/washington-dc #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Wisconsin
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Wisconsin. at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/wisconsin #NativesVote #NativeExcellence
Wyoming
Voting is our civil right. You can still register to vote in Wyoming at your voting location and vote in the election TODAY. We broke records in 2020—let’s do it again. https://www.nativesvote.com/wyoming #NativesVote #NativeExcellence