Now, it’s time to call your state representative! Check your email for an email from Voters Not Politicians with the subject line “Call your state rep. now to support safe and secure elections” to find your state representative’s contact information. If you did not receive an email, you can look up your state representative here: Find your Michigan Representative.
Once you have your state representative’s contact information, give them a call! You can use this script during your call. Please feel free to use the script below to help during your call. You are encouraged to share your personal story and how this legislation impacts you or loved ones during your call!
Hello! My name is [your name] and I am a constituent of State Senate District State Senate District / State House District State House District.
[IF LIVE ANSWER] I'm calling because I support the constitutional right of all Michigan voters to vote via absentee ballot, and Michigan needs the infrastructure in place to process the expected increase in absentee ballots in the next election. Senate Bills 756 and 757, and House Bills 5987 and 5991 together provide protections for voters and increase the ability of clerks to process absentee ballots. I want to thank Representative [name] for their work on this important issue and let them know that I support this legislation.
[IF VOICEMAIL] I want to thank [Representative name} for working towards safe and secure elections and let them know that I support SB 756 and 757, and HB 5987 and 5991. These bills offer important protections to voters, and allow clerks to process absentee ballots efficiently.
[IF YES]
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- Great! I am very glad to hear that. Thank you and have a great day.
[IF NO]
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- Do you know why Senator / Representative doesn't support protecting absentee voters or enabling clerks to process the anticipated large number of absentee ballots in a secure, efficient and accurate manner? (Record response.)
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- Thank you for your explanation. I hope that Senator/Representative Senator / Representative keeps my feedback - and the rights of Michigan voters - in mind when considering this important topic.
Once you have completed your call, be sure to complete this form so we can track how many calls were made. After you complete the short form, you'll have the opportunity to email or tweet your legislators, too!