Did you know that since 2018, there have been 660 elections decided by 10 or fewer votes?
Your voice matters. Get out there and vote. If you've already cast your ballot, reach out to your friends and family and make sure they have a plan to vote.
Here are some last minute reminders and answers to your Election Day questions.
❓I'm not sure where to go.
✅ You can find your nearest polling location using vote.org. Some states require a photo identification, so if you're not sure if your state does, it might be good to bring one just in case.
❓What if I’m in line but the polls close?
✅ If the polls close while you're in line, stay in line. You still have the right to vote. If anyone tries to prevent you from voting or you experience harassment or intimidation, call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
❓Can I still vote by mail?
✅ No. If you live in a state with drop boxes, you can still drop off your ballot, but it is too late to put your ballot in the mail. Please vote in person. Already sent in your ballot? In many states, you can track it here.
❓I have friends and family who might not vote. What can I do?
✅ Call or text to remind them! Help them make a specific plan to vote. If you can, offer to go with them or talk them through it. Someone who doesn't regularly vote is more likely to show up when the people around them make it clear that voting matters.
❓What's the best thing to say to someone who claims elections don't matter?
✅ Elections are one of the ways people participate in our democracy and influence the decisions that affect our communities. The officials we elect make decisions about public lands, clean air and water, energy policy, climate protections, and many other issues that affect our lives. Voting is one important way to participate in democracy.
And elections are just one step, but a very important one. We must continue to act, march, lobby, testify, and engage all year long.
❓How do I combat disinformation around the election?
✅ Mis- or dis-information can spread quickly during election season. Many in power are trying everything they can to keep people from voting: gerrymandering, passing restrictive voter ID laws, attempting to limit mail-in voting, and more. It's easy to think that elections are just a small piece of this puzzle. But Corporate polluters and billionaires have spent a reported $1.2 billion trying to influence the 2026 elections and advance their interests.
The best thing we can do to stop it is to know how to identify what's true. Be skeptical of new information you learn. Before you share anything, especially if it's something that evokes a strong emotion, pause. Check the source. Are they trustworthy? If you're not sure, look for other sources.
❓What's happening right now with the environment and other issues I care about?
✅ Since day one in office, the Trump administration has been following the Project 2025 playbook as a direct giveaway to corporate polluters.
His administration has done everything they can to sell out our public lands, reduce protections for endangered species, decimate clean energy policies, and pollute our air and water. They have been cozying up to corporate polluters, raking in the cash as they sell out our lands and waters to the highest bidder, and racing to build data centers as fast as they can.
❓How can I protect the people and the planet?
✅ Every day people are demanding change in the streets, with our wallets, and through constant pressure on decision-makers. While our collective advocacy has stopped some of the worst attacks on our lands, climate, and future, this administration has done far too much harm. By organizing together and keeping pressure on decision-makers, we will be that much more able to put guardrails in place to protect our environment.
We're up against a lot right now, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. But we have real power. There are more people who care about the planet than those who want to pollute and profit at its expense.
The most powerful thing any of us can do is stop acting alone and start working together. When we show up in massive numbers, we can create real change. Thank you for being an environmental advocate!