How To Convince Your Friends To Vote

Before you break out the slogans, banners, pie charts, and megaphone, remember that you’ll have a better chance of inspiring your pals if you keep things low-key. These people already know your passion — try a casual approach.

While keeping it casual, target your pitch and make individual cases for each of your friends. They’ll be more likely to get out to the polls and vote for the causes that directly affect them.

Voting involves registering, decision-making, and forethought, which can be more effort than your friends are willing to exert. Maybe it’s time to throw a paperwork party, and show your friends that preparation doesn’t have to be a chore.

First thing on Election Day, remind your friends to hit the polls — so they can’t use the excuse that they forgot or got too busy during the day.

A small incentive can go a long way. Whether you offer to fill out their forms, cook them an Election Day breakfast, or walk their dog while they’re waiting to vote, a thoughtful gesture might be just the encouragement they need.

Pull out all the stops and try anything — like hypnosis. Maybe your friends will inexplicably wake up with the urge to hit the polls, and be none the wiser!