It’s Get Out the Vote time at the DNC and on campaigns across the country. Before Election Day, millions of Americans will cast their ballots – in person or by mail – in the 33 states and the District of Columbia that allow some form of early voting. If you live in one of these states, make sure you’re one of them.

Why? Because when Democrats vote early, Democrats win.

Early voting makes the task of voting easy and convenient to do, helping folks avoid the stress of juggling commutes, jobs, and child care and finding the time to make it to their polling places. That’s why we’ve developed IWillVote.com, a resource where you can make a plan for casting your ballot, whether in person or by mail.

As Democrats, we support making voting easier for everyone because we believe our democracy is stronger when more people participate in the process.  As President Clinton said when he launched the DNC’s Voter Expansion Project, “We’ve never solved one single problem with less democracy. We’ve never moved forward with less participation.”

That’s why we want you to participate in early voting this year. Visit IWillVote.com to find out if your state allows voters to cast a ballot before November 4th. Once you make your voice heard, be sure to encourage your friends and family to do the same by sharing your commitment to vote on social media. You can even make a fancy graphic to share on Commit2Vote.com (mine’s below!).

Election Day has already started. With your help, we can get out the vote — starting now.

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we created the Democratic Women’s Alliance. Over the past 365 days, the DWA engaged with women across the country and armed nearly 400 women with the tools to lead their communities in the fight for women’s rights.

I don’t need to list all the ways we’ve seen Republicans work systematically to move us backwards on women’s rights. From reproductive freedom to equal pay, Republicans have consistently voted against expanding equality and opportunity for women. And when they aren’t actively blocking legislation that will benefit millions of American women, they’re insulting them with offensive ads and rhetoric — they actually thought comparing women’s votes to choosing a wedding dress was a good idea.

The annual Women’s Leadership Forum’s National Issues Conference is one way the Democratic Women’s Alliance is empowering women to take steps toward ending these harmful policies and furthering political involvement. Women from across the country gathered in Washington D.C. this September, where they heard from leaders like President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden, Hillary Clinton, Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke, and more.  We held trainings on online organizing, fundraising, and working in politics, heard from expert panels, and shared our own experiences with one another. In addition to big conferences and trainings, we also make regular updates on issues important to women through our Twitter, @DNCWomen (if you don’t follow us, you should!).

It’s no secret: When the voices of women are heard, things get better for everyone.  That’s why we’re encouraging everyone – women and men alike – to commit to vote this November. It’s vital that we both celebrate the progress we’ve made and continue our work to mobilize women, engage women voters, and train Democratic leaders. And the first step in doing that is by turning out the vote.
 
Why are you voting this November? I’m committing to vote because I want a Congress that fights for working families. Share your reason at commit2vote.com, and make sure to get it out there on Facebook and Twitter.

Here’s to a great first year. Thanks for all your help.

Early voting is underway in states across the country, and more than 2 million ballots have already been cast in the 2014 election. If you want to save time on Election Day by voting early, visit www.iwillvote.com for more information

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— Pryor For Senate (@PryorForSenate) October 21, 2014

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— Mónica Merino (@mmerino626) October 21, 2014

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— Paolo Cisneros (@PaoloCisneros) October 21, 2014

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— Charlie Crist (@CharlieCrist) October 22, 2014

Lately my kids have been asking if they can dress our dogs up for Halloween. I can't blame them, either. I mean, wouldn't Demmy look good as a superhero?

Unfortunately, (or fortunately for Demmy, who doesn't want to wear a costume) Democrats don't have much time for an extended Halloween celebration this year. This election is going to be a close one until the very last second. We're neck-and-neck in important races in states like Wisconsin and Georgia, and we need to make sure we finish strong.

So, will you chip in $3 or more right now?

https://my.democrats.org/Elect-Democrats-2014

Thanks, from Demmy and me both!

Today, First Lady Michelle Obama sent an email to Democrats thanking them for everything they do to support Democratic candidates. Here’s what she wrote:

I know you've heard me say this before, but I don't think anyone can hear it enough: I'm so grateful to you for your support, and I'm so proud of everything that we've accomplished together. At the end of the day, I think you're great — and here's why:

1. You're committed. If you've posted on Facebook about these elections or talked to a friend — you've done more for this election than your vote alone.
2. You care about the future. These elections are about the country and world we want to leave for our kids and grandkids. You get that.
3. You're smart. Smart people are tuned in to these elections because they know how much ground we can gain.
4. You like Barack. I think he's pretty cool, too.
5. You are standing by your convictions. Each time you chip in that extra $5 or $10, you are putting your name and your hard-earned money behind Barack and Democrats. It makes me so proud — and so grateful.
6. You've got a lot of friends. With hundreds of thousands of Democrats across the country coming together to elect leaders who share our values, I think you're in good company!

I hope this makes your day, and I hope you'll think about chipping in that $3 before it's too late:

https://my.democrats.org/Elect-Democrats-2014

A lot of good candidates are counting on you.

Thanks so much,

Michelle

This morning, Hillary Clinton sent an email supporting Democrats in the home stretch of campaigns across the country. Read it below:

We have so many reasons to be hopeful this November.

Democrats across our country are fighting for hard-working American families to have a fair shot at the American dream.

Strong Democratic women like Alison Lundergan Grimes, Michelle Nunn, and Natalie Tennant give me hope. They're running to join great leaders like Kay Hagan, Mary Landrieu, and Jeanne Shaheen in the United States Senate, where they will stand up for our values and our future.

I take hope from all our terrific Democratic women running for governor, including Mary Burke, Martha Coakley, Wendy Davis, Maggie Hassan, and Gina Raimondo. You can count on them to always put our families first.

These women can win — but not without your help. Chip in $3 or more to help end the gridlock, and get back to common sense and common ground.

With your help, we'll keep building an organization that can go door-to-door and have meaningful conversations with voters about the issues that matter most to them. We can cut through the fog of negative ads on TV in Kentucky, North Carolina, or Iowa. We can bring our message and our values to the American people. And remember: When Democrats show up, we win — and America wins.

We can do this. But we all need to step up and do it together. Will you join me?

https://my.democrats.org/Elect-Democrats-2014

Thanks,

Hillary Clinton

This morning, Hillary Clinton sent an email supporting Democrats in the home stretch of campaigns across the country. Read it below:

We have so many reasons to be hopeful this November.

Democrats across our country are fighting for hard-working American families to have a fair shot at the American dream.

Strong Democratic women like Alison Lundergan Grimes, Michelle Nunn, and Natalie Tennant give me hope. They're running to join great leaders like Kay Hagan, Mary Landrieu, and Jeanne Shaheen in the United States Senate, where they will stand up for our values and our future.

I take hope from all our terrific Democratic women running for governor, including Mary Burke, Martha Coakley, Wendy Davis, Maggie Hassan, and Gina Raimondo. You can count on them to always put our families first.

These women can win — but not without your help. Chip in $3 or more to help end the gridlock, and get back to common sense and common ground.

With your help, we'll keep building an organization that can go door-to-door and have meaningful conversations with voters about the issues that matter most to them. We can cut through the fog of negative ads on TV in Kentucky, North Carolina, or Iowa. We can bring our message and our values to the American people. And remember: When Democrats show up, we win — and America wins.

We can do this. But we all need to step up and do it together. Will you join me?

https://my.democrats.org/Elect-Democrats-2014

Thanks,

Hillary Clinton