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2024 General Election Edition

In this Election Edition of our newsletter you will find important information on how you can ensure your voice is heard by voting and ways in which you can help to get out the vote by November 5th!

This election season, Missourians have the opportunity to increase the state's minimum wage and establish paid sick days for all Missouri workers.

We are asking you to join us and our partners in voting YES on Proposition A (Prop A).

Currently, one in three Missouri workers do not have paid sick days. Families and caregivers should be able to prioritize their health and well-being without the stress of losing wages. Prop A will ensure that individuals in our community have paid time off to care for themselves, their children, and family by guaranteeing one hour of paid sick leave for every thirty hours worked. Healthy and thriving communities only exist if individuals and families within them are healthy and well.

A vote for Prop A is also a vote for an increase of the Missouri minimum wage to $15 by 2027. Increasing the minimum wage has been proven to improve health, well-being and educational outcomes for families and children and positively impact the economy. Learn more about Prop A at mohealthyfamilies.org.

Missouri

Amendment 3 will amend the Missouri Constitution to remove Missouri's ban on abortion and establish the right for individuals to make decisions about their personal health care. Voting YES on 3 is a vote for the health and well-being of all Missourians. Learn more and read the full amendment at: moconstitutionalfreedom.org.

Illinois

The Assisted Reproductive Healthcare Advisory Question on the Illinois ballot asks if all medically appropriate assisted reproductive treatments, including IVF, should be covered by health insurance plans that include pregnancy benefits.

The results of this vote have no legal effect on the state's laws, but will allow government officials to gauge public opinion on reproductive healthcare. Voting YES shows Illinois lawmakers that access to IVF must be protected statewide!

MISSOURI

• 10/22 - In-person, no excuse absentee voting begins
• 10/23 - Last day to request a by-mail absentee ballot
• 11/4 - Last day for in-person absentee voting
• 11/5 - General Election (polling places open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

Check your voter registration and find your polling place here.

View a sample ballot here.

Metropolitan Congregations United

Deaconess Center is one of the citywide polling places for the November 5th election. On election day, any St. Louis City voter can cast their ballot at Deaconess Center regardless of their registered precinct.

ILLINOIS

• 10/21 - In-person, early voting began at permanent polling places
• 10/31 - Last day for election authority to receive vote by mail applications
• 11/4 - Last day for in-person early voting
• 11/5 - General Election (polling places open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

In-person voter registration is available during early voting and on election day.

Check your voter registration here.

Find your polling place here.

View a sample ballot here.

Illinois State Board of Elections

Get the word out about Prop A and Amendment 3.

Missouri Jobs with Justice is offering multiple volunteer opportunities across Missouri to canvass, knock doors, and phone bank for a raised minimum wage, guaranteed paid sick leave, and reproductive rights. See all upcoming opportunities here.

Metropolitan Congregations United is hosting Get Out the Vote 2024 door-to-door canvass events leading up to the general election. Participants will have the chance to speak with members of their community about why they should vote YES on Prop A. See all upcoming events here.

Celebrate Vote Early Day. October 29th, 2024 is Vote Early Day - a nonpartisan movement of media companies, businesses, nonprofits, election administrators, and creatives working to ensure all Americans have the necessary tools to vote early. You and your organization can join them by amplifying important information about early voting. Learn more about how to get involved here.

Volunteer as an election poll worker. See the links below for details on working the polls in the Deaconess Foundation region:

Missouri

• City of St. Louis
• St. Louis County
• St. Charles County
• Franklin County
• Jefferson County

Illinois

• Madison County
• St. Clair County
• Monroe County

Know Your Rights! The Election Protection Hotline is available daily to answer your voting questions and help with any problems you encounter in the voting process. Their team of legal experts is here to ensure that your vote counts. You can reach the Election Protection Hotline over phone, text, online chat, or Facebook:

Deaconess Foundation invites you to join us at our Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at Deaconess Center. Register for the meeting here.

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