Canvassing Stories from the 2018 Volunteer Trail
Sometimes it’s fun. Sometimes it’s frustrating. But it’s always worth the effort. Here are some of my favorite canvassing stories. I’m sharing the good, the bad, the inspiring and the funny ones, so you know what to expect if you go out to canvass for an election in this installment of What To Expect When You’re Canvassing.
Canvassing in Paradise
Margaret Good, a Sister District Alum, is running for Congress this year! Sister District takes a look back at what it was like to canvass for Margaret in her Florida State House Campaign.
A Month in the Life: In Pictures
Ever wonder what a Sister District volunteer does? Check out these compelling photos shared by some our amazing teams this month!
Small but Mighty: Fundraising from Vermont
Geoff and Di Show: Two members of the small but mighty Southern Vermont Sister District talking about why they got involved with some innovative fundraising projects.
What to Expect When You’re Canvassing
Canvassing is not always so rewarding. Sometimes, you may knock on three or four doors in a row and get no answer. Each time there’s no answer, you leave a flyer at a house to remind the occupants to vote for your candidate, and you hope they will read it. Then it’s on to the next house, which you reach just as the person you want to talk to is driving away. Maybe she will roll down her car window to ask what you’re doing. You’ll tell her you’re there to ask for her support for your candidate. And maybe she’ll tell you, “No, we don’t vote.” (Even though her name is on your list of registered voters.)
Why Are States So Important?
State Elections Matter. It’s times like this when this mantra goes from aspirational to undeniable. Because depending on where you live in the US, the past two weeks have been either a disaster or a victory for women’s health.
2018 Sister District Impact Report
In 2018, Sister District had the pleasure of supporting 32 races. Of those races, 25 were full field and fundraising support, 3 were alumna candidates (fundraising only), and 4 were digital-only endorsements. After rigorous program evaluation, the results are in…
From Click-tavist to Activist: My Journey as a Sister District Project District Captain
Leading up to the 2016 election and in those chaotic months afterward, I honed my skills as a prolific click-tavist. I’m not too humble to admit that I achieved elite-level status.
Video: Sister District on BBC World News
Co-founders Rita Bosworth and Lyzz Schwegler speak to the BBC’s Stephen Sackur about the 2018 Midterm Blue Wave.
Video: Sister District on NY1
Super-volunteer Shoshanna Hecht talks to NY1 about what it’s like to be a New Yorker working to flip Pennsylvania.
