Single-issue voters vote on one issue, disregarding the multitude of equally sacred issues that preserve and protect the freedoms we all need to thrive. Multi-issue voters consider candidates’ positions on all social justice matters and recognize that they must be full-participants in protecting and expanding access to voting so that the U.S. can realize an inclusive, multi-faith, and multiracial democracy.
Please use the resources on this page to be a voter that helps shape an inclusive democracy, and be sure to share the toolkits, NETWORK swag store, and other voter resources for faith-filled voters, and all who advocate for the common good.Â
Make a plan
CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION
Even if you are certain you are registered to vote, look up your voter registration. Sometimes, people are unexpectedly removed from voting rolls without being informed by their state or locality. Checking your registration ensures you can do your part as a multi-issue voter.
WILL YOU VOTE EARLY?
When you vote early, you choose your own Election Day! On your day, you avoid long lines, conflicts with work and family schedules, inclement weather, and more. Depending on your local voting laws, early voting may mean voting in-person at a location, placing your ballot in a drop box, or mailing in your ballot.
SCHEDULE ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 5 is Election Day. Schedule it like you would any other important appointment. Choose a time and add it to your home, work, and mobile calendars. The place you voted last time, may be different in 2024, so check your voting poll’s location and operating hours.
SHARE YOUR PLAN
We can all play a part in helping our country get better at voting. Let friends and family know your voting plan and encourage them to make one of their own, too. This worksheet helps you track your efforts (and theirs!) Make arrangements to vote as a group with playgroups, neighbors, or church friends. Make it a special occasion for kids and take them for dinner and dessert afterwards.
Coming soon:
Voting Plan Checklist
How to Write a Letter to the Editor
Coming soon:
How to Facilitate Group Equally Sacred Conversations
How to Host a Ballot Research Party
Toolkits
The Race Class Narrative helps us craft messages based on shared values across races, places, and faiths that motivate justice-seekers and are easily spread to make substantive community change. Use the Race Class Narrarive (RCN) toolkit to help you have conversations in-person, on social media, wherever you spread Vote Our Future!
Watch on YouTube: Sr. Emily TeKolste explains the Race Class Narrative framework.
NETWORK is happy to share a Voter Registration Drive toolkit that contains the essential steps of planning, promoting, and executing a successful voter registration drive in your community. This is a non-partisan educational resource, as part of NETWORK Advocates’ 501(c)(3) election year education campaign, Vote Our Future.
One Pagers and Worksheets
Take action to increase voter turnout and spread the multi-issue voter message by helping friends and family make their voting plan. Download the Relational Voting Worksheet here!Â
Having effective conversations during election years takes skill and patience. Here are five principles we’ve identified that will help you to engage effectively with someone you care about while talking about an issue that matters to you.
Download the Equally Sacred Checklist
Pope Francis tells us that issues of justice are equally sacred. This election year, keep the Equally Sacred Checklist handy to research and reflect on the issues to determine how your vote can help make communities safer, preserve our democracy, and prioritize people and families over the ultra-wealthy and corporations. Download a Spanish, English, or large print English version of this vital guide to aid in your election season research and to share with friends and family!
LlÃnea de ayuda nacional bilingüe / Bilingual voter assistance line
Puede llamar a lÃnea de ayuda nacional bilingüe al 1-888-839-8682 (1-888-VE-Y-VOTA) para averiguar si está registrado para votar. Hosted by NALEO, Los horarios de la lÃnea de ayuda son de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. ET
If you need assistance in Spanish, call the bilingual hotline: 1-888-839-8682 (1-888-VE-Y-VOTA) hosted by NALEO, it operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sign the Pope Francis Voter Pledge
Make a powerful commitment to protect the freedoms we all need to thrive. Sign the multi-issue voter, Pope Francis Voter Pledge today. And be sure to share the pledge link with friends, neighbors, family members–everyone!
