Polling place vote tripling script and best practices volunteer toolkit

This material is intended for partisan audiences and implementations.

Written By Ani Kelemdjian (Super Administrator)

Updated at February 16th, 2022

Overview
This is a sample script and best practices sheet for volunteers doing polling place vote tripling. Please download and update to your campaign's specific needs.

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Polling place vote tripling is the most effective way to increase voter turnout on Election Day and during Early Voting. Your job is easy: (i) stand outside of a polling location, (ii) talk to voters after they’ve voted, and (iii) ask them to call or text three friends right now to go vote for Democrats! 


Materials

Make sure you have: 

  • Clipboard

  • Stickers, candy, goodies 

  • Pens

  • Charged cell phone

  • Clothes for the weather


Best practices

  • Get to polling locations early (when polls open-2 PM) and scout out exits

  • Talk to everyone; remember, 65% should say yes

  • Respect the electioneering limit (check your state’s laws beforehand)

  • Make a hard ask; be clear, and be concise with your ask

  • Dress for the weather

  • Use social pressure or incentives to encourage folks to text on the spot! 

Script  
“Hey! Thanks so much for being a voter!  My name is _____ and I’m trying to turnout Democrats. Can you text three friends right now to go vote for Democrats?”


Overcoming nos

“All my friends vote!” or “I’ve 

already reminded everyone”                  

“Totally! I thought so too but I texted my {example} and they actually forgot.”

“I don’t have time” or “I’ll do it later”    

“Totally, but this is super quick - just send three texts - & I’ll give you a sticker if you do!”

“I can’t think of who to remind…”   

“No worries, most voters remind friends, family, coworkers. Take your time!” 

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