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Kudos! Congratulations! and Thanks!

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The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County received many comments this election season. Here is a sampling of the things folks said:

“Thanks to all the voters who exercised their right to vote in a calm, respectful way, and then waited patiently for the results. That shows their faith in democracy.”

“I want to congratulate the LWV. I don’t know the county numbers but nationally, we had historic voter turn-out. Awesome!!!”

“I was so pleased that the violence and intimidation that was forecast, was actually not very evident on election day.”

“Thank you for registering voters, providing valuable information to confused voters. All this during a pandemic, hot days, wind that threatened to take down the tent, and very chilly days.”

“Thanks to all the League members who helped register voters, and gave out accurate information about the technicalities of voting, who compiled the information on Vote411, staffed and organized candidate forums and generally made the voting process better.”

“Thanks to all the poll workers and to our Saratoga County Board of Elections. They did a fantastic job of coping with the early voting turnout.”

“This month, we recognize incredible organizations who uplift the people of this nation with core AoCC [Americans of Conscience Checklist] values: Respect, Heart, Gratitude, Inclusion, Empathy, Truth, and Solidarity. #30DaysofThanks. … Thank you for your commitment to informing and empowers voters through Vote411”


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Don’t Be Impatient for Election Results!

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Curb Public Expectations for Immediate Election Results

With the increase in absentee ballots expected in 2020, tallying votes will take more time, and it is highly likely ballots will be counted late into the night all over the country. Use these talking points when helping the public and voters feel comfortable in the likely delayed election results.

  • Voters should not expect all election results to be called or announced on Election Day as in previous elections, and that’s okay.

  • A delayed result with an increased number of mailed ballots means the system is working as it should to ensure the integrity of our election process.

  • A surge in mailed ballots requires our election officials to adapt their ballot counting practices, and it is important for voters to be patient. A complete and accurate ballot count is more important than a fast ballot count.

  • With the increase of absentee voting in 2020, it is essential that every vote is counted and every voter’s voice is heard. We should all prepare for many election results to be announced after Election Day.

  • Remember, in New York State, absentee ballots can arrive up to a week after Election Day, if postmarked on or before Election Day. So we can’t have complete results till after November 10th.

Barbara Thomas Oct. 22, 2020



National Voter Registration Day a Big Success!

The National Voter Registration Day Committee extends many thanks to all of the volunteers who made September 22 a success!

We also appreciate and are grateful to our partners:
• Donate Life
• Adirondack Women's Bar Association
• Stewarts Shops

Combined efforts resulted in:
• 100 voters registered on the spot
• 200 people taking Voter Registration Forms
• 125 Absentee Ballot requests
• 100's more people given early voting information

This is democracy in action!! We couldn't have done it without you!!

Kathy Biegay Sept. 29, 2020

Like Rap? Vote with Hamilton

If you loved the play Hamilton - if you like rap- if you think black and brown people need to feel welcome in our democracy - then you’ll love this video. It’s the cast and music from Hamilton, but the message is to register and to vote. It is aimed at those who haven’t thought their vote was necessary, particularly young adults. The emphasis is on early voting but it explains all the voting options and makes them seem pretty easy.

After you’ve seen this video, which was produced by Rock the Vote, be sure to share it with all those college students you know. And share it with the young adults out looking for jobs, participating in the gig economy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMmkXAIRXCU

9/28/20

Become a Poll Worker

Help America Vote! Become a poll worker. You can make a difference by becoming an election inspector to protect the right to vote.

September 1, 2020 is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Visit www.helpamericavote.gov for more information. For Saratoga County, contact the Saratoga County Board of Elections to get more information or call them at (518) 885-2249.

View the Poll Working 101 video from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.