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November 1, 2024 |

Simple Steps to Become a Co-op Voter

With just days until the election, there is still time to support issues that are important to our cooperative. Co-ops Vote is a program built to give members of the cooperative community access to resources and information needed to vote…and vote with co-op issues in mind. Voting with an understanding of what policies your candidates support and how they will impact electric co-ops will help ensure continued access to reliable electricity and innovative energy solutions throughout rural America.

Together, we have the power to educate lawmakers, build awareness about our issues and concerns, and support legislative priorities that are important to our communities. The co-op voice is powerful and it starts with you! The Co-ops Vote website provides helpful information about cooperative issues and many other great resources to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge needed to support America’s electric co-ops as they work hard to provide reliable, cost-effective, safe, and sustainable energy for rural communities.

Co-ops Vote lists five simple steps to become a Co-op Voter. They are:

• Register to vote: Check to make sure your registration is current.
•  Learn voter details for your state: Get information on deadlines, absentee voting and polling places.
• Get educated: Learn about issues critical to keeping your electricity affordable and reliable.
• Know the candidates and policymakers: Learn about the candidates running in your local area to see what energy policies they support and how they would impact your access to reliable, cost-effective energy.
• Share your story: Talk to your family and friends about your co-op, tell them why you’re a Co-op Voter and ask them to join you at the polls.

Rural communities depend on voters like you to ensure elected officials truly represent us. Become a Co-op Voter today.