10 Ways to Affect the Midterms in 10 Minutes or Less
It’s easy to imagine political engagement as something that requires a free weekend, a stack of flyers, or a long afternoon knocking on doors. Not everyone has a Saturday afternoon to spend canvassing, but most of us have ten minutes here and there. Here are ten small ways to support the candidates and causes you care about in the car, on your phone, on your lunch break, or while you wind down at the end of your day.
Make sure you're registered to vote and that your information is up to date. It only takes a couple of minutes and it's better to find out if there’s a problem now than on Election Day.
Show your neighbors which candidates you're supporting. Order a yard sign and put it somewhere visible in your yard. You never know who in your neighborhood will feel motivated by your support of a democratic candidate.
3. Sign Up for the BCDP Newsletter and other Campaign Updates
Pick a candidate or campaign you support and join their email or text list. You'll hear about volunteer opportunities, events, deadlines, and other ways to get involved.
4. Share a Candidate's Post
See a candidate you support making a good point? Share it. A quick share or repost can put their message in front of people who might not otherwise see it.
5. Make a Voting Plan
Put midterm voting on your calendar. Look up where you'll vote and save the information in your phone. While you're at it, check important dates for registration, early voting (October 6th), and Election Day (hint: November 3rd)!
Follow local journalists, election officials, candidates, and community organizations so your feed contains more useful election information. Spend ten minutes learning about a local race that doesn't get much attention. Commit to sharing what you’ve learned with a few friends too!
9. Wear Your Campaign Merch
Have a campaign button, sticker, hat, or T-shirt? Wear it out! Showing your support can spark a conversation with a friend, neighbor, or even a stranger. In a time when politics can feel discouraging, seeing someone else wearing their support can be a small reminder that you’re not alone, and that there are plenty of people showing up on Election Day.
10. Donate $5
You don't have to make a huge contribution to participate. A small donation can help a campaign pay for signs, literature, digital outreach, organizing, and other campaign expenses.
Elections are won, in part, by small acts of community: the volunteer who puts a sign in the yard, the friend who reminds you to vote, the neighbor who wears a campaign button to the grocery store. You don't have to give an entire afternoon to be part of that... Pick one thing from this list and do it today. Ten minutes is more than enough time to make a difference.
