Voter Engagement

The Context: These are tough times. The demand on Food Banks and for Food Stamps is increasing. State and municipal budgets and basic services are being slashed. Decisions are being made at all levels of government that have dire consequences for people in low-income communities.

The Voting Problem: Low-income people are hit the hardest in these difficult times and suffer the consequences of decisions made by elected officials at all levels. But, 60, 70, even 80% of people in low-income communities around the country rarely vote, even in many highly contested elections.

We need more citizens better prepared to help themselves and their families. We need more citizens asking good questions, focusing on key decisions and going to vote  on Election Day.  And, we need more citizens  who can expect and require accountable decision-making long after the first Tuesday of November. 

The Right Question Project Voter Engagement Strategy for Election Day and Beyond makes that possible…