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Understand Your Local Propositions and Ballot Measures
20 min
Overview
Ballot measures and propositions often shape key issues in your community. This challenge guides you through researching these initiatives, understanding who is funding them, and sorting through endorsements.
Up for the challenge?
Steps:
- Identify Local Measures: Use tools like Ballotpedia, Vote411, and your local government’s website to determine which state, city, or county propositions are on your ballot.
- Follow the Money: Visit FollowTheMoney.org to understand who funds each proposition and measure. Learn about the organizations, companies, or individuals backing both sides.
- Explore Endorsements: Search online for organizations you resonate with and see if they offer voter guides. Examples include Progressive Voters Guide, Girl I Guess Voter Guide (Chicago), Glide Memorial Church Voter Guide (San Francisco), and CalMatters Voter Guide (California). These guides provide deeper insights into the issues that matter to your community.
- Discuss with Your Circle: Share your findings, especially with others who may not have had time to research these measures. Consider hosting a Vote With Love listening party to help others understand local ballot initiatives.
Time for Action!
- Share your learnings, reflections, and a photo on social media using hashtag #VoteWithLove #VotaConAmor, tag us on IG @Vote_With_Love, and click here for downloadable graphics.
- Consider hosting a Vote With Love listening party
- Looking to flex your influence further? Check out our Vote With Love gear and make a statement!