All attention has turned to the 2022 Midterm Elections, happening on November 8, 2022. A total of 469 seats in the U.S Congress are up for grabs (34 Senate seats and 435 House seats) meaning the election results could have a significant impact on the makeup of Congress.
Democrats are hoping to expand their slim majority. Republicans hope to flip both houses of Congress in their favor.
It’s always been difficult to increase voter turnout, but it’s still a battle worth attempting. Regardless of personal political beliefs, you can be a defender of democracy by encouraging friends and family to vote with these messages.
“Hey! Just a reminder that the last day to register to vote online in Wisconsin for Midterms is October 19. But if that falls through, you can always register and vote in person on Election Day, November 8th.”
“Don’t miss casting your ballot! It shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to register. If you need help figuring it out, give me a call.”
“Hi! Are you registered to vote this fall? If you’re unsure, you can check your registration status at vote.gov.”
“Did you know that 60% of people don’t vote during midterm elections ?! That means only a small minority of the electorate decide who makes our laws and policies. Your vote matter, especially during midterms, so please vote this November 8th!”
“A lot of people think the president holds all the power, but its actually Congress that has the ability to pass laws. It’s critical we elect people who will pass legislation that reflects our values. It’s important to vote this 11/08 even though the presidential position is not on the ballot”