Think about the next 2 weeks. Will you be traveling? Could a work trip come up? Would it be easier to vote early because of work, childcare, or a busy schedule? Want to make sure your vote counts if something like an illness or accident happens near election day?
Vote Early. There will be many places to vote early and it begins on October 13th.
Vote Absentee. You can request your absentee ballot right now and have it mailed directly to your home. Absentee ballots will begin going out mid-September, and the deadline to request one is October 23 at 5pm.
Due to the shenanigans our government is playing on us, our suggestion is to bring your absentee ballot directly to the Ada County Election Office on Benjamin Street and either bring it inside to the counter or to put it in the secure box in front of their office. If you do not receive an absentee ballot, you can still vote in person on election day or, preferably, at one of the early voting sites.
We Need a Party Break!
Come celebrate with our Woke Idaho community at
Gothic Halloween Night
Saturday, October 24th
6-10 pm
3401 S Brazil Street in BOISE
(Idaho Outdoor Association Building)
Our work has been tiring and hard... and we will persist until November 3rd and beyond but, for this night, Woke Idaho wants to thank each of you for all your hard work! Let's enjoy each other's company and let off some of the steam that repressed anxiety, anger and frustration cause. Protest is JOY so let's be joyous!
It is FREE, however, your RSVP is required, so that adequate preparations can be made. RSVP HERE!
There will be food, drink and some immortal visitors. Fortunes will be told. Games will be played.
IMPORTANT READ! PROP ONE BEING TARGETED BY CHURCH GROUPS.
This week, the effort to defeat Prop One got a $1 million check from the LDS Church. That one donation increased the Too Extreme for Idaho PAC’s war chest by about 40% overnight. The money comes on top of contributions from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise and Catholic councils around the state. Church leaders have also ordered statements against Prop One read from pulpits across Idaho.
Here’s the truth: many Idahoans sitting in those pews believe in both the tenets of their faith and that the government shouldn’t make medical decisions for their families, daughters, sisters, and friends. For thousands of Idahoans, these two beliefs are not in conflict, and it heart-breaking to see their church’s resources put to work this way.
It’s especially sad to see the LDS Church join a coalition that includes the Idaho Family Policy Center, a Christian Nationalist group that wants to impose their narrow religious view as law for all of us. (It’s a view so narrow and ugly that the group and their leader, Blaine Conzatti, doesn’t even consider LDS people real Christians.)
Idaho is home to people of many faiths: our laws should protect all of us.
Here’s what the LDS Church’s $1 million will do: buy more airtime for disinformation ads, straight from a Florida political shop, that lie to Idaho voters about what Prop One actually does. Their plan is to say and do anything to defeat Prop One, including lie.
We don’t have the two wealthiest organized religions in the world behind us. But we have something money can’t buy: thousands of citizens who have chipped in, signed petitions, knocked doors, and relentlessly believed in the privacy and dignity of every Idahoan to be in charge of their own family.
And we have ads that work, including a new one. ▶️ Watch our new TV ad.
WARNING! do not use votesafe.org. It is Elon Musk's Attempt to steal your data. Also, America.gov is a TRUMP-RUN SITE. Do not use!
ALWAYS USE VOTE.GOV.
LESS THAN 20 DAYS UNTIL THE MIDTERMS
EARLY VOTING BEGINS OCTOBER 13th
Pledge to take at least one action to help get out the vote over the next 46 days
Please check your Voter Registration. The Idaho Secretary of State has updated the state's voter registration system. Check your voter record to make sure everything is accurate.
Order your absentee ballot NOW!
You can:
Verify that you are registered to vote
Update your registration information
Register to vote online if you are not currently registered
Find out your POLLING PLACE and see which EARLY VOTING SITES are available when that opens (typically 2-3 weeks before the election).
See a your sample ballot when that becomes available around mid-September.
Access your voter profile here
What has changed? If you create a new voter registration or make updates to your existing registration (changing your address, political party affiliation, telephone number, or email address) you may be asked to verify your identity. The online system will guide you which may include uploading a photo of your Idaho driver's license or ID, and also taking a selfie to confirm your identity. You have the option to refuse, but if you do, you will not be able to order an absentee ballot online until you show someone at the election office an ID.
Why check now? Idaho law requires residents to update their address with the DMV within 30 days of moving. If your DMV address has changed but your voter registration has not yet been updated, your voter registration could be affected. If you discover that you are no longer registered, you will need to register again. Waiting until just before an election could delay your ability to receive an absentee ballot or create unnecessary stress. Please take a few minutes to check now and consider checking it periodically. It's one of the easiest ways to ensure you're ready to vote when Election Day arrives!
People Powering Democracy Through Action
Join us in creating positive change in Idaho communities.
WOKE means being conscious of and alert to systemic injustices and inequalities. Be a part of powering democracy by engaging in actions that will move Idaho towards fairness, justice, and equanimity for all.
Find an action that resonates with you.
Find your community of progressives. Be a part of Woke Idaho and join the resistance!
Whether you volunteer, write postcards, knock on doors, make phone calls, attend events, or simply follow your preferred candidates on social media and like, comment on, and share their posts, every action helps. Small, consistent efforts add up, and together we can make a real difference.
The Boise VA Food Pantry is at risk of closing down! They need donations of food to remain viable. The VA food pantry is not supported financially by the government. It is entirely supported through donations and volunteers.
If you can help they can use non-perishable food that is not expired. Please bring donations to Bldg. 85A at the Boise VA campus. There is also a drop location at 216 W Jefferson St, on the back porch, blue bin. You can call for more questions at 208-422-1175.
Anger, frustration, anxiety and depression will not move the needle towards a fairer, more just Idaho!
Please take part in at least ONE activity each week. Please convince a friend or two to do it with you. Please share the activity on all your social media sites, at your weekly mah jongg game or pickleball match, with your neighbors, family and friends.
How on earth can we expect people to elect reasonable candidates in this amount of time, unless we have people like you helping to motivate and activate others?
I urge you to consider putting aside a few hours every couple of days to participate in an activity or event that encourages others to engage in changing the political environment and take back the power of the people.
If this is truly meaningful to you, you must find that time. You must speak out. You must add your voice to those who are giving you opportunity to do so.
Protest is often a joyous and community-filled event. Turn your aggravation into something that will make your life fuller and will push against those trying to take your rights away.
We haven't much time! Join in.
From Idaho Women Forward
There's something for everyone. You don't have to do it all — just do something!
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Knock doors for candidates or issues
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Make phone calls to help educate voters
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Write postcards to help get out the vote
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Open your home for a candidate house party
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Plant a yard sign or two
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Make sure your friends & family are registered to vote
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Make a donation, big or small - $$ are needed to win
Together, we can help Idaho return to a more reasonable place.
It starts with each of us choosing to show up. We hope you'll join us.
