show up for elections
Protect our vote
Small businesses depend on stable rules, trusted institutions, and peaceful transfers of power. Count Us In gives small business owners the tools to protect the election systems that make free enterprise possible.
Our elections are run by people in our own communities: neighbors, customers, suppliers, veterans, teachers, retirees, and local public servants. These are people we know and trust. But in a climate of intimidation, false information, and declining confidence in institutions, our election officials need trusted community voices like yours to help them explain how elections actually work.
As a small business owner, you are uniquely positioned to play that role.
What’s happening?
The administration’s goal is not simply to control the machinery of the elections, but also to silence the voices of those who oppose them.
We’ve got to respond now to make sure voters can vote and the votes get counted.
integrity matters is working with [name national partners from advancing liberty coalition] and [name local partners - ccnc, avil] to ensure business owners are equipped to respond to election lies, and show up
We’re not suggesting you vote for any party or any candidate. It’s about nonpartisan civic engagement that works for everyone.
PULL SOME IMAGES OF HEADLINES THAT INDICATE THE PRESIDENT IS UNDERMINING ELECTIONS,
why texas?/
north carolina/
georgia/
arizona?
Small business owners like you have become more motivated to participate in civic life after seeing how unlawful tariffs, immigration operations, and political chaos can affect your ability to operate. We’ve got practical, nonpartisan opportunities to support fair, transparent, and democratic elections.
Learning about election issues that affect everyone. Join trainings focused on how elections are run and how votes are counted, what is and isn’t “normal,” and how to disrupt common false ideas. Want to do something but you’re not sure how to get started? We’ll help.
Ensuring elections are accessible to all eligible voters. Whether that’s getting voters registered, sharing accurate information about elections, or volunteering at the polls, you’re ensuring that all eligible voters can successfully cast their ballots and get their votes counted.
tinker with this block to make it specific to each state, each state should have its own page once the other copy is polished. this plus any state election details should be the only difference
how business owners can show up
get the truth out
Election integrity matters. and your voice as a business owner is critical - when you talk, people will listen
integrity matters is supporting business owners with accurate information that you can share to make sure elgibile voters can vote, those votes get counted.
What can I do?
download printable materials on elections [link to a gsuite folder of materials]
Election Protection Bingo. Features a menu of election protection activities. Small business owners can “play bingo” with Integrity Matters by taking action.
Five Strategies to Protect the Vote. Distills the content of the Defending Democracy at the Ballot Box toolkit into an Instagram carousel for easy sharing.
create and share a link to a window poster businesses can use, make the same as an icon for their website
go to a trusted neighbors training [link]
stay in the loop on opportunities [link]
Attend a training for business owners
what can i do?
[insert language about trusted neighbors training here, add a sign up button
and don’t forget to stay up to date on opportunities
show up where you’re needed
Election integrity matters. and your voice as a business owner is critical - when you talk, people will listen. Build a community response among business owners by getting engaged - we’ve got a roadmap you can use.
integrity matters and protect democracy have created a comprehensive election protection toolkit for small business owners. here’s how you can use it
What can I do?
This toolkit provides guidance on how small business owners can build community, prepare your businesses, and use your voices before, during, and after elections. It also highlights resources for business owners to share with employees and community members, and offers ways small business owners can connect with broader election protection efforts in their communities.
After you do that, attend a training and stay up to date on opportunities in [state]
Get ready to vote - you, your employees, and more
what can i do?
Be a resource for accurate information about voting in [state]. You can do that by signing up for a Trusted Neighbors training.
LINK: Provide time off for, and encourage, employees to participate in election activities, such as voting and working the polls
LINK: Contact your local election officials and ask how you can help amplify trusted, nonpartisan communication from election administrators to help employees and customers separate fact from disinformation
Share this voting rights poster in your window/website (make one, link it here)
Sign the pledge
We believe in the power of civic participation: We will provide information to all our employees about their rights as voters, how to register and other ways they can participate in the democratic process.
A strong and vibrant country requires free and democratic elections: We will publicly oppose efforts that would prevent or create obstacles to eligible voters casting their ballots.
A thriving economy requires a healthy democracy: Threats to free and democratic elections destabilize our communities and our economy. In addition to the above, if there are attempts to prevent the counting of votes or the seating of duly elected candidates after the election, we will publicly oppose those efforts.
We believe that the people should choose our leaders. If this ceases to be true, the instability will be felt from our local communities to our national economy. Businesses can and should be part of ensuring the will of the people prevails. As business leaders, we will oppose any measures that create obstacles—including the national anti-voter efforts (e.g. SAVE Act), intimidation by armed law enforcement, federal takeover of elections, or any legislative, executive, or administrative actions that keep people from voting or keep trusted election officials from counting all eligible ballots.
We insist the will of the people prevail and will oppose attempts to overturn results or refuse to seat democratically elected candidates in defense of free and democratic elections. We will use our influence through trade associations and business councils to stand with the people of our state for democratic principles.
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WHY yOUR LEADERSHIP MATTERS
Small business owners are in a perfect position to take a stand for free, fair, and transparent elections.
Because you do business in your community, you’ve built trust there.
When you share information about how elections in your state work, people listen.
When your customers see you or your employees working the polls, they feel reassured that everything is functioning as it should.
When you and other businesses on your street team up to make Election Day feel like a block party, everyone wants to participate.
Now let’s get started.
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