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October 13, 2022
WORLDS SAVED: 1
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC VOTERS WE HELPED REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2020: 784,875
CONFIRMED DEMOCRATIC VOTERS WE HELPED REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 2021: 1,570,600
TOTAL VOTER TOUCHES TO DATE: 33,302,543
DAYS UNTIL 2022 MIDTERM ELECTION: 26
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REGISTER DEMOCRATS NOW? OH HELL YES! | |
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When most people think of activism, they think of knocking on doors and getting out the vote. Right now, getting out the vote is the obsession of the Democratic party at every level, every campaign up and down the ballot, and countless organizations, from grassroots to national. Which is great.
And which is also exactly why it is so important to register Democrats – every day up to and including Election Day.
Getting out the vote is only the second half of the equation. You can’t get voters out if they don’t exist! So Field Team 6 is one of the very few proudly partisan, national organizations focusing on the first half of the equation: the birth of a Democrat!
Studies show that voters registered closer to an election are more likely to vote. And recently we’ve seen a dramatic spike in registration among women, people of color, and young people: the New American Majority. These are Democrats by a huge margin! They are registering to vote with a mission. And it's our mission to help them!
As a volunteer and donor, you want your help to have the most impact. Registering new Democrats in must-win states is just that. Every new Democrat instantly goes to the top of the list for all GOTV efforts, and helps change the fundamental math of this and future elections.
Deadlines have not yet hit in NC, PA, WI and swing district-rich CA. And even after they do, we will keep letting likely Democrats know they can register during early voting and on Election Day in CA, NV and WI. (And at early voting in NC!) In addition, we will continue registering new Democrats in GA to prepare for a possible runoff between Senator Warnock and Herschel Walker.
And we need your help in this crucial work.
Every donor dollar expands our reach – every volunteer hour expands our outreach. 26 days left to save the world. LET'S GO!
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Q: CAN WINE WIN THE MIDTERMS?
A: [HICCUP] ABSHOLUTELY!
Brian Tyler Cohen, besides being a world-class podcaster with more than a billion views total, is a mensch whose menschliness knows no bounds. And that is why he is helping sell this wine he named CODIFY ROE-sé – and donating his entire cut of the profit to Field Team 6.
Click HERE to get your bottle now – it's the perfect way to toast everything we've accomplished together! And to help us register more new Democrats! We toast to you, Brian! And to winning these midterms!!
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ATLANTA PRIDE & TEAM JULIE GLADE:
VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVEPALOOZA
We swell with pride at The Atlanta Pride Festival! Last weekend, voter registration volunteer extraordinaire Julie R. Glade was on the scene, kicking ass and taking names.
She led a huge 2-day voter drive in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign, and a group of Field Team 6ers used their laptops to register people, look up status, and update addresses all day long. Julie reports they registered over 70 new voters, and updated registrations for many more! There was even a line of people waiting to register. That is how we do it! Thank you Julie Glade, and every single Georgia volunteer!!
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TODAY!!! OCTOBER 13:
VOLUNTEER SUMMIT!
You produced the Blue Wave in 2018 and record turnout in 2020. You helped win two Senate seats in Georgia in 2021. And, thanks to you, we have the largest investment in climate change, better Medicare drug benefits, guaranteed health care for veterans, and a real infrastructure program that's just getting started.
But we need you again. We only have four weeks to go to prevent a nationwide ban on abortion and inevitable slide into an inhumane autocracy.
So please join us today, Thursday, October 13, from 7:30-9p ET and hear directly from the candidates fighting to hold the Senate and the House—Jamie Raskin, Cheri Beasley, John Fetterman and more—and learn how you can make the difference again – with Field Team 6 and allies Together We Elect, Activate America, All In For NC, The Daily KOS, MA Flip PA, My Rural America, Sister District, Swing Blue Alliance and more! RSVP HERE!
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TONIGHT!!! OCTOBER 13:
J6 SLACK WATCH PARTY!
The January 6th Select Committee is history in the making. Each session has brought shocking new revelations into the Insurrection and the larger (and ongoing!) GOP/MAGA plot to end democracy.
After a hiatus during which the Committee interviewed even more witnesses, they're rolling again. And we're ready to watch! The hearing took place earlier today. We will re-screen it at 6p PT/9p ET, when we can all watch together.
We know it's tough viewing alone which is why we're once again jumping on Slack to watch in a virtual group. Field Team 6 is about registering Democrats but we're also about the community we build together as we do this. So come share feelings, insights and quips for fighting the good fight... and we'll laugh/cry our way through this together.
Whether you're already a member of Field Team 6's Slack or not, please join us (and get all the easy-to-follow Slack details) by signing up HERE.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15:
CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL VALLEY DAY OF ACTION
Fun voting fact: California’s rural Central Valley is a place with historically low voter turnout, so registering more Democrats and rallying them to get out and cast their ballots could make all the difference for Democratic candidates Adam Gray (CA-13) and Rudy Salas (CA-22).
Which means it could decide control of the House. And that means everything.
So please join Field Team 6, Fearless Action, California Young Democrats, Call to Activism, CADEM, DCCC, Adam Gray, and more, Saturday, October 15 from 3-5p PT, for text and phone banks to secure Democratic wins for these key California districts.
We need these House seats, and your participation can make sure we get them! We provide training so you’ll have confidence from your very first go. Click HERE for more details – we look forward to seeing you there!
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 & ON:
UNLEASH THE TEXTS!!!
"A textbank a day keeps the fascists away."
It's true! The power of texting in voter registration is undeniable. So Field Team 6 and our partners are cooking up a powerful batch of textbanks between now and the midterms. Have a taste! (Free. All times local. Training provided. Click links to RSVP.)
California Texting (CA-13/22/27) — Saturday, October 15 from 3-5p PT (with FT6 partners Fearless Action, CADEM, DCCC, The Union, Call to Activism)
Wisconsin Texting — Monday, October 17, 5-7p CT
California Texting (CA-41/45/47) — Wednesday, October 19, 10a-12p PT
Nevada Texting — Saturday, October 22, 10a-12p PT
Each of these superfast textbanks uses the Spoke Rewired platform!
And, if you are (or know) an organization on the ground in any of our swing states, please intro yourself (or them) to Partnerships@FieldTeam6.org. We'd love to meet you (them)!
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18:
FINAL PRE-MIDTERM TEXT ARCADE!
Problem: We have more eligible voters who are likely Democrats in our database than we have the cash to text.
Solution: the Text Arcade! ...a superfast text bank that costs $25 a ticket, where 100% of your ticket funds this text bank. We cap attendance to make sure everyone has 1400 texts to send!
We've gone all in with Text Arcade Tuesdays for most of the last two months, reaching out to likely Democrats in swing states, and they are making a difference. We've got one left and you won't want to miss it. Wisconsin, the honor is yours:
Wisconsin Arcade — Tuesday, October 18 at 3p PT / 6p ET
Sign up right HERE. And Happy Texting!
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 & TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25:
MEET THE CANDIDATES... ARIZONA EDITION
Why do we register Democrats? To get Democrats elected who can move this country forward. And we're thrilled to have podcasting superstar Brian Tyler Cohen back to host two in-depth introductions to two of our Arizona champions!
The first event will feature Arizona Treasurer candidate Martin Quezada, and at the second we'll meet Julie Gunnigle, electrifying candidate for Arizona's Maricopa County Attorney.
These two events are co-sponsored by The Union, Positive Change for Everyone and Field Team 6. At each, we'll hear from the candidate and you'll also have a chance to ask questions.
Sign up HERE to meet Martin Quezada on Wednesday, Oct 19 at 7p PT.
Sign up HERE to meet Julie Gunnigle on Tuesday, Oct 25 at 12p PT.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20:
BLUE VOTER GUIDE TRAINING
Starting to think about filling out that ballot on (or, ideally before) November 8th? Feeling a little stressed? A tiny bit overwhelmed? Don’t sweat it, we gotchu covered with this handy-dandy event – How to Build Your Ballot with Blue Voter Guide.
The awesome BlueVoterGuide.org lays out everything you need to know to evaluate candidates, judges, and propositions with endorsements from groups on the left. Plus with BVG, you can create your own customized guide to help with your mail-in ballot or take into the voting booth, and even share with others. BlueVoterGuide.org is now operational in key battleground states – AZ, CA, FL, GA, NC, NV, PA, TX, and WI. Learn how to use BVG on Thursday, October 20 from 5–6p PT – sign up HERE for the training event. And learn more about BVG HERE.
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IN-PERSON VOTER DRIVES!
Register Dems on the ground in
Norman, OK and Placentia, CA!
TRAIN TO LEAD IN-PERSON VOTER DRIVES
Our Zoom trainings give you all the skills to lead in-person voter drives!
Many registration deadlines have passed for the 11/8 election,
but we still have upcoming trainings for CA and WI!
PHONEBANKING
Join Field Team 6 and our partners as we call likely Dems in
target states whose deadlines have not yet passed
and get them registered to vote!
POSTCARDING
Register Dems via postcard in the most flippable districts and
write with friends at our virtual postcarding parties
Wednesdays and Sundays!
As registration deadlines approach,
we've still got voter registration campaigns going in:
CA, GA, MI, NC, NV, and WI!
And GOTV campaigns in AZ, FL and PA!
You can still get involved before the midterms -
we'll be postcarding through 10/25!
SOCIAL STORMING
Got ten minutes?
Build progressive awareness and help #RegisterDemocrats
from the comfort of your social media accounts!
Find camaraderie, tips, and tricks on our weekly Zooms!
No social media experience required!
TEXTBANKING
Join our BYOP textbank to register Dems,
weekly text arcades to likely Dems ($25 to participate)
and superfast textbanks to CA, NV and WI!
Click VOLUNTEER OPS below to get up-to-the-minute details and sign up!
Let's do this!
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STAFF SHOUT-OUT: BRANDON RHODES! | |
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This week, we’re rockin’ out to the Anthem of Appreciation in honor of a wonderful new staff member, our Data Manager/Organizer Brandon Rhodes, who is helping us immensely in this crucial ramp-up to the election.
Hailing from Houston, Texas, Brandon has a range of causes he passionately fights for – from securing universal healthcare to helping all workers achieve a fair living wage. In addition to his work with Field Team 6, Brandon sits on the Board for Bunnies on the Bayou, a group raising money for programs seeking to improve the quality of life and promote the human rights of people in the Houston LGBT community. Plus he's the Chair of the Young Labor Leaders. And he's worked extensively with SEIU, the AFL-CIO, and Planned Parenthood, giving him incredible organizing experience.
When he needs to get amped up to fight the good fight, Brandon will blast some “Break My Soul” by Beyonce. The defiant lyrics certainly resonate with Field Team 6ers: “I'm lookin' for a new foundation, yeah / And I'm on that new vibration / I'm buildin' my own foundation, yeah / Hold up, oh, baby, baby / You won't break my soul.”
Brandon is a realist and knows it will take every vote, but he dreams about flipping the Lone Star State blue, and then doing the same with the rest of the Bible Belt. Because his goal is to “make the country I live in truly a place where everyone can live with dignity and respect.”
Brandon, we salute your energy, passion and dedication to helping improve the lives of others, and thank you for the critical work you've done as we ramped up our outreach insanely before these critical midterms!
Brandon, center, with fellow Bunnies on the Bayou.
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We're looking for volunteers with a little time and almost any skill (like baking – see below) to share.
We have a real need right now for beta-testers for our Blue Voter Guide. We want BVG to be as smooth as possible as we roll it out en masse to enthusiastic progressive voters! So come try it out, share your confusion or compliments, and make it better!
Have a different talent you'd like to share? For any or all, click HERE!
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THE GREAT AMERICAN BAKING SHOW: NOW CASTING!
If you learned to bake during the pandemic, or if you've been baking since you were a wee little thing, we could use your chops for an upcoming (delicious) project!
Dina, the inspiring leader of Bake Back Better – an organization that has raised over $150k for progressive organizations and campaigns – has offered to throw a fundraiser for Field Team 6 this December. If you are in Northern CA, Los Angeles, Seattle, Dallas, or Atlanta, and you know your way around a cupcake tin, we'd love your help. Delivery drivers in those cities also needed.
Please sign up for more details HERE!
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STOP THE PRESSES...
FIELD TEAM 6 HAS A PODCAST!
What does Field Team 6 have in common with The Office Ladies, RuPaul, and Barack
Obama? They all have podcasts! Visit Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and listen to Register Democrats. Save The World.
You’ll be treated to an aural variety show, including highlights from our events, interviews, skits, the scoop on fabulous fundraisers like Ballots Over Broadway, and cool new ways you can support Field Team 6, the only national organization devoted to partisan voter registration all year, every year.
Bonus: it’s listed under “Comedy,” so you know you’ll have a good time — check it out HERE (and new episode coming tomorrow)! Brought to you by super volunteer Jeff Sielaff and the FT6 Media Team.
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BLUE VOTER GUIDE: YOUR
SAMPLE BALLOT MADE SIMPLE
Would you like to help everyone you know vote faster, easier, and smarter?
BlueVoterGuide.org is a new, unique get-out-the-vote tool. It’s progressive, simple, and sharable—bringing along all voters, including first-time or hesitant ones, to make voting easier and fun.
Want to learn more? Great!
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DEFEND DEMOCRACY WITH A BEAUTIFUL BLUE YARD SIGN!
Working with our partners GrassrootsMessagingWorks.org, we're pushing out new yard signs that tell your neighbors just where you stand when it comes to our freedoms!
Order yours today by clicking HERE.
If you're in a swing state, get a Freedoms/Blue Voter Guide "combo" version and make your xeriscaping come alive with positivity!
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GORGEOUS POSTCARDS AND SNAZZY TEES, SIGNS & MORE!
Along with our Magic Voter Registration Handout Cards and 3 new yard signs, we also have a full range of Jamie Rodgers, Shepard Fairey and James McMullan postcards and QR t-shirts linking to Voterizer.org, making it a snap for anyone to register as a Democrat! Click HERE to order a whole bunch of all of 'em! Blue Voter Guide swag coming soon!
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