ELECTION SEASON, PART 1
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Background
Today is the last day to vote. It's the last day to Get Out The Vote. Tonight we nurture ourselves; tomorrow we face the remainder of Election Season.
We will work to ensure every ballot is counted and the will of the voters respected by Trump and his enablers in the Senate, state legislatures, and SCOTUS.
Today we call on our Members of Congress to commit to Counting Every Ballot. We call on ourselves to work to get out the vote until the polls close. Then we need to find what soothes us and get through a long night of election returns, with pundits attempting to create a narrative long before all votes are counted.
Our vote and our voices will be heard. But we will not be finished with the work of maintaining our democracy -- not today or even after every ballot is counted. COVID-19, financial collapse, racist policies and actions, climate catastrophe, and the impact of Trump's GOP's desperate attempts to save their minority rule will not evaporate. We will insist our Democratic leaders address these issues with progressive policies that benefit us all. We and the leaders we deserve will continue to protect our democracy.
1. Call the Senate.
Script Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Trump knows he's losing and has trumpeted his intention to cheat any and every way he can. I am doing everything I can to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Please do all you can to ensure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy maintained.
SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Trump knows he's losing and has trumpeted his intention to cheat any and every way he can. I am doing everything I can to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Please do all you can to ensure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy maintained.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Election Season is over when every vote is counted. Please respect the will of all voters by doing all you can to make sure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy survives.
2. Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Trump knows he's losing and has trumpeted his intention to cheat any and every way he can. I am doing everything I can to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Please do all you can to ensure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy maintained.
Script for Greg Walden (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Election Season is over when every vote is counted. Please respect the will of all voters by doing all you can to make sure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy survives.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Trump knows he's losing and has trumpeted his intention to cheat any and every way he can. I am doing everything I can to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Please do all you can to ensure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy maintained.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Trump knows he's losing and has trumpeted his intention to cheat any and every way he can. I am doing everything I can to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Please do all you can to ensure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy maintained.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Trump knows he's losing and has trumpeted his intention to cheat any and every way he can. I am doing everything I can to elect Democrats up and down the ticket. Please do all you can to ensure Every Vote is Counted and our democracy maintained.
3. Save Our Democracy. It's Election Day!
Get involved with Indivisible Oregon:
There are still phonebanks to Arizona and Georgia (our adopted states) led by the campaigns.
Call eligible voters of color with Reclaim Our Vote.
Sources:
After polls close, the real presidential election starts. Here's a guide to deadlines from Election Day to inauguration
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/18/politics/electoral-college-timeline-2020-election/index.html
Democracy Docket: Here’s What to Expect on Election Night…and After
https://www.democracydocket.com/2020/11/election-night
Republicans shift from challenging rules to preparing to challenge individual ballots - The Washington Post
Voter fraud is 'Loch Ness monster' for Republicans in Trump era, party lawyer says
