Vote tripling pledge collection while phone banking best practices

Ask supporters to remind three friends to vote from each conversation to boost voter turnout for Democrats. This materials is intended for partisan audiences and implementations.

Written By Ani Kelemdjian (Super Administrator)

Updated at February 16th, 2022

Script overview

20% of supporters will say yes!

Best practices when making the VTPC ask while phonebanking

  • Share who you’d remind to vote to illustrate that you’re not collecting data and build trust

  • Record data after each call in the Notes below! Use format: #VT: name, name and name

  • Ask for (or confirm) cell phone number so the campaign can send the voter a reminder of their pledge

  • Emphasize urgency & impact. Ex: “This is powerful enough to swing the election! Democrats lost MI by 2 votes/precinct in 2016.” 

  • Keep it conversational. And match the voter’s pace; this can make them feel heard

  • Use social pressure. Ex: “Everyone I talk to seems to know two or three people who can use a reminder about this election.” 

Overcoming nos

“All my friends vote!” or 

“I already remind everyone I know to vote.”

Totally! I thought so too but I called my {example}, and they actually forgot.

Doesn’t want to share names 

“I totally understand! I assure you we’re not trying to collect data, you can share initials or even nicknames, as long as you know who you’ll be reminding!” OR Share who you’re reminding.

“I can’t think of who to remind…”

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


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