Time to Get Out the Vote

By Mitch Coppes, Federal Government Affairs Manager, Goodwill Industries International

We have reached the home stretch in the 2024 general election. On Tuesday, November 5th, voters will elect the 47th president of the United States. In addition to the presidential race, there are elections for 34 U.S. Senate seats, 435 U.S. House of Representatives seats, state legislative races across 44 states, and 11 races for governor, alongside scores of municipal races and ballot initiatives. The outcome of this election will affect the future of public policies that impact Goodwill and the people we serve. With so much at stake during this election year, make your voice heard by casting your ballot and create a voting plan to ensure that your vote counts.

More than 50 million Americans have already taken advantage of early voting options in their states, including in-person early voting and vote by mail. Be sure to carefully read and follow the instructions on your mail-in or absentee ballot and return it by your state’s deadline. If you are planning to vote in person on Election Day, you should look up your polling location and voting hours in advance. It is also important to check the ID requirements for your state and bring those documents with you to your polling place. Visit our Election Center for more information on where and how to vote. Make a plan, exercise your right, and Get Out the Vote!