Elections

Recognize when politicians are trying to manipulate you. Protect yourself from manipulation in advertising and sales too.

Navigate the voting process from registration to casting your ballot. Learn to follow procedures in any formal process.

Figure out what you're actually voting on, from president to local measures. Great skill for understanding any complex decision.

Look up candidates' backgrounds, positions, and track records. Use these research skills to evaluate any leader or expert.

Plan drives to register new voters in your community. Organizing skill for expanding participation.

Know how district boundaries affect election outcomes. Geographic analysis for understanding representation.

Monitor how elections are run and identify problems. Quality assurance thinking for any important process.

Know the laws about political donations and spending. Financial transparency for democratic accountability.

Understand money in politics and contribution limits

Know all the ways you can legally cast your ballot. Process knowledge for maximizing participation.

Help run elections as a poll worker or election observer. Service skill for supporting democracy.

Know the rules about voting, campaigning, and election procedures. Legal literacy for democratic participation.

Find information about school board, city council, and county races. Local engagement for maximum impact.

Recognize and counter false information about voting and elections. Defend democracy from misinformation.

Help friends and family understand elections and voting. Practice explaining complex topics clearly.

Understand how elections work and how to verify results. Apply critical thinking to any reported outcomes.