The 2018 midterm elections are only days away, but its not too late tomake a differencein the outcome.
In fact, the next few days of campaigning are perhaps the most crucial.
Thats a pretty big difference.
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You just have to be motivated.
Through the app, you’re free to effectively complete two hours of canvassing in five minutes.
If you have a car and a license, you could help get them to the polls!
The driver will receive your contact information and reach out directly to arrange details of the ride.
(And obviously, take advantage if youre the one who needs help getting to the ballot box.)
You dont have to know all (or any) of the candidates running to get started volunteering.
If youre interested in helping your party get votes, there are easy ways to help right now.
Its super easy and user-friendly.
No ones expecting you to be a policy wonk.
Canvassing can be intimidating, but its way easier than youd think.
(For a full rundown on what its like, read our explainerhere.)
Having face-to-face political conversation with strangers sounds like it could be pretty scary.
At this point, its not about persuading people, Kanof tells SELF.
In other words, youwontbe walking up to every single house in a whole town.
Doesnt sound that scary, now does it?
You dont have to be all boots on the ground to make a difference.
To get yourself mobilized, invite a few friends oversweatpants optionaland get calling.
Make calls for a couple of hours, and then treat yourselves to brunch.
At this point, the people youll be calling have expressed support for the candidate.
Work to get your people elected there, Reynolds says.
Not every state allows early voting, but if yours does, then do it!
And tell everyone else you know to do it, too.
Bring your parents, your friends, your siblings, or neighbors.
Its also a way to confirm that others around you are voting.
Remember that all that matters is who actually comes out to vote, says Reynolds.
