Overview
Below is our recommended language for adding vote tripling pledge collection to your canvassing scripts, as well as tips for making a strong ask no matter what response you receive.
Script
(1) Follow script
Follow your script for starting calls with voters. The vote tripling ask is not the sole script component, it often comes after the volunteer ask.
(2) Vote tripling ask (to IDed supporters)
One more thing, we know we need everyone to win and a message from a friend goes a long way! Can we count on you to remind 3 friends to vote?
[If Yes, select appropriate response like marking the activist code]
Yes: Thank you! I’m reminding {share who you would remind}, who are you thinking of reminding?
[If they share names: Enter the names below in the Notes ex. your sister, John, and Nia]
Whether or not they share names: Great! Finally, can you confirm your cell phone number?
[After they confirm cell phone number/end conversation]
Thank you so much! You reaching out to them is going to make a big difference.
[If no: leave blank] Consider addressing hesitations (below) and asking again in a different way.
Best practices
Make sure to ask the voter who they'll remind. Ask for names or nicknames so they know they don't have to share identifying names if they don't fell comfortable. It's only important for them to know who they're reminding!
Address hesitations that the voter may have using the list of common hesitations below.
Common hesitations
1. Can’t think of whom to remind
No worries! Can you think of a family member, co-worker, or neighbor who can use a reminder?
2. Can’t think of three friends
No worries. If you can only think of two or one, that’s totally fine! You will still be helping get more people out to vote.
3. Doesn’t want to share names
I totally understand. I'm not trying to collect data. You can share initials or even nicknames, as long as you know who you’ll be reminding!
4. All their friends already vote
That’s awesome! I find that it can be nice to get a reminder from a friend just in case they’re really busy on Election Day or have something unexpected come up.
Reminder Conversations/Calls Before Election
(When you don’t have the tripler’s cell number or are not doing a text program)
(1) Follow Script
Follow your organization or campaign’s script. The vote tripling ask is not the sole script component, it often comes after the volunteer ask.
(2) Give the Reminder
Election Day is just {# of days until election} away! Right now, will you remind {friends’ names} to vote?
(3) Thank Them
Perfect! Thank you so much. You reaching out will make a big difference to them!
Note: Amend with any state- or county-specific voting guidelines as needed throughout.
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