In last week's roundup, I included some photos of congregations with the 100 percent voting banners. This week, I've included the full list of congregations that have taken the 100 percent voting pledge, organized by faith tradition. Please check out the list below and see if your congregation is included and which congregations in your tradition have signed up. 

It's not too late to take the pledge. Pledging to be 100 percent voting means you will do your best to get people to register and vote. You will encourage people. You will hang the banner. You will provide information.  And VICPP will help you. We have a toolkit, resources, a free banner, and even a financial incentive if you will participate in a study of congregations encouraging people to vote.  We are hoping to demonstrate the value of congregations encouraging voting. Take the pledge today! The pledge is below as well. 

Tis the season...

Sincerely,

Kim Bobo
Executive Director

Voting is an important part of faithful citizenship. So far, 40 faith communities have made the 100% Voting commitment. Click below for information and to join in!

VICPP is collaborating with REV UP* Virginia and more than a dozen disability and allied organizations to amplify the voices and votes of the 1.4 million Virginians with disabilities, and their families. Here's a link to a recent Op Ed. People of color are overrepresented among those with disabilities, and the challenge of low income is widespread because of un- and under-employment. Whether the result of genetics, incident, or aging, disability is a fact of life for many and, eventually, perhaps for most. We invite you to join us at the press conference on October 4 to stand up, sit down, or roll through in support of expanding and preserving voting access, like early, absentee, and polling place provisions, in addition to calling for resolution of barriers to employment and relief from poverty.

*REV UP stands for: Register! Educate! Vote! Use your Power! It is a campaign of the American Association of People with Disabilities.

Volunteer to be an election protection voter advocate on election day, November 7, in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Loudoun or Prince William. Election Protection voter advocates are the first line of defense for voting rights across Virginia. You will join a network of hundreds of Virginians across the Commonwealth answering questions and reporting problems during early voting and on election day. Volunteers are trained and guided throughout the entire process and are paid a stipend for their work. Become a defender of democracy and sign up to protect the vote. Click below to register and find shift times and locations.  

Not sure about your district or your registration?

If you aren’t sure about your new House and Senate districts, check today at the fabulous website run by the Virginia Public Access Project – VPAP. Simply type your home address and you’ll get info about your new House and Senate Districts and who is running in the primary election and the general election. 

Or, if you are not sure if you are registered, you can confirm your registration by checking with the Virginia Department of Elections using the button below. Don't forget, Virginia has same day voter registration, so make a plan to vote on election day even if you're not registered!

Photo credit: Sian Wilkerson/ Daily Press

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