Washington, DC: With one day until Election Day, When We All Vote continues to engage millions of voters through the largest-ever Party at the Polls program. Taking the momentum from more than two thousand early voting celebrations, When We All Vote and community partners will host more than one thousand Election Day parties tomorrow, as well as a flagship event in Jackson, Mississippi, focusing on voter turnout at Jackson State University and Tougaloo College. Through these events, in combination with phone, SMS, mail, digital ads and more, When We All Vote has already reached 30 million voters ahead of Election Day. Before, on and after Election Day, Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman and When We All Vote Senior Advisor Kalisha Dessources Figures are available for interviews on voter turnout and these nonpartisan voting celebrations.
In partnership with Mississippi MOVE — who will provide free rides to polling places — and Hoopbus, the Mississippi flagship events are making voting a celebration across the state. This weekend, Mississippians celebrated their power with a country concert featuring When We All Vote Ambassador Reyna Roberts, PynkBeard, 2’Live Bre and Elsie, a community caravan and block party in Hattiesburg. Today, these country singers will take the stage in Jackson for a free concert, along with WNBA star and When We All Vote Ambassador Nneka Ogwumike and Ambassador Trinitee Stokes. The party will continue at Jackson State University and Tougaloo College on Election Day.
“Less than 24 hours before Election Day, When We All Vote has already connected with millions of voters, encouraging them to make their voices heard and helping them navigate an increasingly confusing system. Our Party at the Polls celebrations across the country have been a reminder that voting isn’t just a civic duty or a chore to check off of our to-do lists — it is a source of community and power. The work to show up and show out at the ballot box this year is not over, and we’re excited to see this energy continue through Election Day tomorrow,” said Kalisha Dessources Figures, When We All Vote Senior Advisor.
The Mississippi events follow flagship voting celebrations in North Carolina at North Carolina A&T State University, Michigan and Arizona. In addition to these flagships, thousands of community-led events have connected Americans with community, joy and the resources they need to cast a ballot this year, including: a newly-relocated family in Casa Grande, Arizona, who found their polling location for the first time at a local party hosted by RAZE; a 73-year-old in Las Vegas, Nevada, who was inspired to cast his first-ever ballot after a conversation with party hosts from Faith in Action Nevada; hundreds of students in Miami, Florida, who learned they could vote early and went to the ballot box together after a campus party thrown by the Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; and more.
Now in its tenth year, the Party at the Polls program is proven to increase local voter turnout by 2–4 percentage points. With thousands of parties across the country from early voting through Election Day — including more than 180 campus parties supported by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge — this program will shape crucial local, state and federal elections. These events are open to the public, and voting is not required to participate.
The midterms come as the right to vote has been under attack across the country, making it harder for millions — especially Black, Latino and young voters — to access the ballot box. Recently, voters in states like Pennsylvania, Texas and more have experienced misinformation, threats and errors that impact where, when and how they can cast their votes. More than one thousand We The Action lawyers are volunteering this year to support election protection efforts and make sure every vote is counted. All Party at the Polls events provide attendees with voting information and resources to help Americans make their plans to vote, navigate any challenges they face at the ballot box and ensure they feel prepared to make their voices heard.
Despite these attacks on the right to vote, early voting turnout across the country surged in October. Alongside states like South Carolina and Virginia that set statewide early voting records, Black voters in Louisiana and Georgia and Latino voters in North Carolina and Texas voted early in greater numbers than previous elections, showing that coming together in community is a powerful antidote to intimidation and fear.
Voters can find an Election Day party near them at WeAll.Vote/Party and make a plan to vote at WeAll.Vote/hub. Press interested in learning more about Party at the Polls, speaking with Civic Nation CEO Kyle Lierman or When We All Vote Senior Advisor Kalisha Dessources Figures or attending an event should reach out to [email protected].
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ABOUT When We All Vote:
When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative where young people — especially Black and Brown voters ages 18–34 — not only participate in our democracy, but shape it. We are on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gap, and change the culture around voting.
Michelle Obama founded When We All Vote in 2018 and is joined by fellow Co-Chairs Stephen Curry, Becky G, Selena Gomez, Tom Hanks, H.E.R., Liza Koshy, Jennifer Lopez, Marsai Martin, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Janelle Monáe, Victoria Monét, Chris Paul, Megan Rapinoe, Shonda Rhimes, Bretman Rock, Jayson Tatum, Kerry Washington, and Rita Wilson. When We All Vote is an initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) organization, and works with Civic Nation Action, a 501(c)(4).
ABOUT Civic Nation:
Civic Nation is an impact hub for ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, power, and participation. Rooted in purpose and powered by people, Civic Nation brings together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, brands, and influencers to take on the biggest issues of our time. Civic Nation is home to five national initiatives: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote. Learn more here.
