<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general information&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Early voting is a great choice for a number of reasons - given the extended nature of early voting the lines are usually shorter and voting becomes an easy, fast activity that fits into your schedule. Additionally, if you can vote on an alternate day (early) it relieves the polls on day of voting, meaning people who can only vote on election day will be met with shorter lines and poll workers will have a less stressful, rushed day - leading to improved poll worker performance. Early voting is also shown to increase voter turn out, as populations who might not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day are given the opportunity to participate in person voting at dates and times they are available. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Further, early voting allows campaign funds to be allocated to more necessary resources. Once you are marked as having voted, campaigns are more likely to remove you from door knocking and phone lists— this also allows the volunteers to focus on those voters who might benefit more from the outreach. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out your early voting options &lt;a href="https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/early-in-person-voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;HERE&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;a href="https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/early-in-person-voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/early-in-person-voting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More information here: &lt;a href="https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/blog/what-ifi-want-to-vote-early" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/blog/what-ifi-want-to-vote-early&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Learn More About Vote Without Fear&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It's no secret our right to vote is the foundation of our American democracy, but sometimes the process can feel overwhelming or unsafe. That’s where Vote Without Fear comes in. Whether you're voting for the first time or the tenth, this platform has everything you need to feel confident and informed—from where to vote, how to vote safely, and what to expect at the polls. Voting is your voice, and with *Vote Without Fear*, you can use it without hesitation. Visit votewithoutfear.com today and take the first step toward secure, empowered voting. Remember, it’s your vote, and you deserve to vote without fear. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://a-fresh-story.captivate.fm/votewithoutfear"&gt;Vote Without Fear&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Are you ready to vote?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you ready to use your vote? Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it before, *Vote Without Fear* is here to help you feel prepared and safe every step of the way. From understanding how to vote securely, to knowing where your nearest polling location is, this platform has all the information you need. Don't let uncertainty hold you back—your voice matters. Head to votewithoutfear.com and make sure you're ready to vote with confidence and peace of mind. Remember, it’s your vote and you deserve to Vote Without Fear. That’s VoteWithoutFear.com &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://a-fresh-story.captivate.fm/votewithoutfear"&gt;Vote Without Fear&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Fresh Starts

The Election Season: What if I want to vote early?

OCT 2, 20244 MIN
A Fresh Story

The Election Season: What if I want to vote early?

OCT 2, 20244 MIN

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*this is not legal advice, but we wanted to share some general information

Early voting is a great choice for a number of reasons - given the extended nature of early voting the lines are usually shorter and voting becomes an easy, fast activity that fits into your schedule. Additionally, if you can vote on an alternate day (early) it relieves the polls on day of voting, meaning people who can only vote on election day will be met with shorter lines and poll workers will have a less stressful, rushed day - leading to improved poll worker performance. Early voting is also shown to increase voter turn out, as populations who might not be able to make it to the polls on Election Day are given the opportunity to participate in person voting at dates and times they are available.

Further, early voting allows campaign funds to be allocated to more necessary resources. Once you are marked as having voted, campaigns are more likely to remove you from door knocking and phone lists— this also allows the volunteers to focus on those voters who might benefit more from the outreach.

Check out your early voting options HERE: https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/early-in-person-voting

More information here: https://www.freshstartsregistry.com/blog/what-ifi-want-to-vote-early

Mentioned in this episode:

Learn More About Vote Without Fear

It's no secret our right to vote is the foundation of our American democracy, but sometimes the process can feel overwhelming or unsafe. That’s where Vote Without Fear comes in. Whether you're voting for the first time or the tenth, this platform has everything you need to feel confident and informed—from where to vote, how to vote safely, and what to expect at the polls. Voting is your voice, and with *Vote Without Fear*, you can use it without hesitation. Visit votewithoutfear.com today and take the first step toward secure, empowered voting. Remember, it’s your vote, and you deserve to vote without fear.

Vote Without Fear

Are you ready to vote?

Are you ready to use your vote? Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done it before, *Vote Without Fear* is here to help you feel prepared and safe every step of the way. From understanding how to vote securely, to knowing where your nearest polling location is, this platform has all the information you need. Don't let uncertainty hold you back—your voice matters. Head to votewithoutfear.com and make sure you're ready to vote with confidence and peace of mind. Remember, it’s your vote and you deserve to Vote Without Fear. That’s VoteWithoutFear.com

Vote Without Fear