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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 1d

Don’t let Election Day sneak up on you. Make your plan to vote this #NationalVoterEducationWeek!

Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 1d

📣Durham! Greensboro! Get out and vote today, make your voice heard.

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Your vote is your voice in elections that shape your community. Take two minutes today to register to vote or check your registration and get #VoteReady for Election Day. #NationalVoterEducationWeek

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 8d

Your vote is your voice at the polls. Show up for your community and #VoteLocal. Register to vote today: rtvote.org/register

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 9d

Take a break from the breaking news. Here are some stories to lighten the mood!

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 13d

Your vote is your power. Don’t miss your opportunity to make your voice heard in this year’s local elections. 🗳️

Check that your voter registration is up-to-date at rtvote.org/register

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 14d

Virginians: Early voting is open now through Nov. 1! 🗳️

This year’s ballot has critical races, including Governor, so make sure your voice is heard.

Find out when, where, and how to vote early: www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/...

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 14d

Everyone’s talking — but what are they really talking about?

Here are the top issues on the campaign trail this year.

So… what issues are YOU voting on? 👀

Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 15d

There are nearly 60,000 local elections happening across the country before the end of the year—from decisions about transportation, library funding, and public schools to housing, parks, and community safety.

Make your voice heard in your community. Vote local. 🗳️ rtvote.org/register

Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 15d

Today is the day! If you live in Arizona’s 7th District: It is time to VOTE!

Find info on voting at rtvote.org/votinginfo

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 22d

Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! 🗳️🤩

For 35 years, Rock the Vote has mobilized young people across the country to register to vote and make their voice heard. Let’s keep that momentum going.

If you know someone who has recently turned 18, make sure they are registered: rtvote.org/register

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 26d

National Voter Registration Day is September 16. Tell a friend, tell a relative, get registered to vote! 🗳️ Get started at rtvote.org/register

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 28d

Local prosecutors decide what justice looks like—who gets charged, who gets a second chance, and who gets locked up. And nearly half are up for election in 2025 & 2026. 👀

Your vote is your voice in fighting for a more just system.

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · 28d

A new semester means a new address for some college students–take some time during sylly week to make sure your voter registration is up to date!

We answer all your questions at www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/...

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Sep 9

Hey Boston, Charlotte & Cleveland–today is Election Day! Make your voice heard and go vote. 🗳️Make your plan at rtvote.org/votinginfo

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Sep 1

Did you know there are 3,615 different positions up for election this September?

That’s everything from school board officials and local judges to city council members—all essential to how your community functions.

Let's make democracy work at every level—vote with purpose.

(Source: BallotReady)

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 30

Black August is more than a month—it’s a practice. From the revolutionary spirit ignited in San Quentin to global movements against white supremacy and state violence, Black August is a month for disciplined reflection, education, and action.

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 28

They sang for justice. They sang for freedom. And we’re still carrying the tune.

On the anniversary of the March on Washington, we remember that culture moves us—but our votes seal the deal. Keep democracy in rhythm.

Register. Vote. Rock the Vote.

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 26

Save the Date: Election Day

rtvote.org/register

Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 26

Sheriffs shape how law enforcement protects and serves your community. With over 1,400 county sheriff elections in the next two years—including 114 this November—your vote is key to fair and accountable policing. Make your voice heard!

Source: BallotReady

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 26

On this day in 1920, the 19th Amendment was certified, a milestone in the fight for gender equality. 🌟 Yet true access to the ballot didn’t come for women of color until decades later. The struggle for justice isn’t over.🗳️#WomensEqualityDay

Learn more: rtvote.org/Explainer19t

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 24

Young people are shaping the future — they deserve a voice in it. The UK just took a major step by lowering the voting age to 16 in general elections. It’s time the U.S. caught up. Let’s trust youth, not silence them. 🗳️

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 16

This isn’t a vacation. It’s your window to be heard.

📲 Contact your elected officials today.
🔗 rockthevote.org/explainers/c...

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Aug 5

🗳️ August 5th is Election Day in cities across the country! Voters in Seattle, Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Mississippi, your voice matters in your local primaries and special elections.

These races shape the future of your communities—don’t sit this one out.

✅ rtvote.org/votinginfo

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Rock the Vote @rockthevote.org · Jul 30

60 years ago, Medicaid was signed into law, making healthcare more just. The “Big Beautiful Bill” is trying to undo that.

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