VEP '08 MOBILIZATION STRATEGY
The VEP '08 plan concentrates efforts providing support in the
following areas: Technical Assistance and Training;
Capacity-Building; Database Management; Research and Strategic
Planning; and Public Messaging. The nationwide program places
special emphasis on the 5 Gulf Coast States of Louisiana,
Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Texas in addition to Michigan,
Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Overall, the VEP '08 plan
includes 5 components:
- Voter Registration
- Voter Education
- Election Administration
- Election Protection
- Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV)
CURRENT INITIATIVES AND CAMPAIGNS
"ARRIVE WITH 5"
The NAACP's "Arrive with 5" campaign is a national
voter empowerment initiative aimed at increasing voter registration
and participation in the November 4th elections. Over the past two
election cycles, we have fought a valiant battle to register African
American voters and ensure that each ballot cast is counted but our
work is far from over. During these same election cycles we
witnessed a surge in African American voter turnout, but we also
realized the magnitude of voter suppression strategies that
continues to hinder our vote. In 2008, our goal is to increase the
overall African American voter turnout by 5% more than the 2002
African American turnout. As elections fast approach, now is the
time to prepare. Working in partnership with People for the American
Way, the NAACP asks participants to identify five (5) friends or
family members who are committed to helping register others to vote
and to "Arrive with 5" to the polls on Election
Day. Value your Vote by doing more than simply casting a ballot.
Help someone else register to vote and cast their ballots as well.
Together we can Value our Vote and Vote our Values!
NAACP PUBLICATIONS IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
NAACP Voter Empowerment Guide
NAACP Candidate Checklist
NAACP Election Issues Pocket Guide
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Q: Why Vote?
A: Voting is a fundamental right and a tool to
express your opinion about how the government should function and
who should be its leaders. By voting, you are exercising your right
to be a part of the decision-making process that determines who will
represent you, your family, and your neighbors at the local, state,
and federal levels.
Q: How can I help others register to
vote?
A: One of the best ways to help others register to
vote is to volunteer in a voter registration drive. Contact your
local NAACP branch to get involved!
Q: When is Election Day?
A: Election Day is November 4, 2008.
Please note, however, that states host primary elections in the
months leading up to November 4th. To find out when your state will
be hosting a primary election, please see pages 5-6 of the
NAACP Voter Empowerment Guide
