What is the HSVC GOTV Strategy?

The following is our strategy for GETTING OUT THE VOTE within our communities in Garland and Saline counties. Our mission, as a non-profit civic engagement organization, calls on us to be champions of a just and equitable society. Voting is one way we can make our voices heard and make change happen. Here's how YOU can get involved ! 

1) Mobilize for 5: Connect with 5 members of your community and make sure everyone is registered, is informed, and gets to the polls. Help educate your group on voterview, sample ballots, polling locations. Listen to them, and make it fun in ways that suit you. Start with friends and acquaintances and consider adding to your "5" with new connections you make. Early voting starts on Oct 19th. P.S. There will be monthly giveaways at our meetings drawn from those who send an email with their desire to participate. 

2) Volunteer at our Voter Registration Tables: As a Coalition, we are leaning into our mission to educate and advocate for this cornerstone of our democracy, exercising the right to vote! Come join us over Aug and Sep, as we plan tables at different settings. The last day to register to vote is Oct 5th. This effort is Non-Partisan. Dates and locations will be announced.

3) Sign-up to Support Voter Access to the Polls: Do you have a vehicle that you feel comfortable driving people to the polls? We are aiming to connect with our Mutual Aid partners on what help their communities might need in getting to the polls. Would you like to volunteer as a Poll Worker? These are opportunities to serve the democratic process to support equal access for all.

We need you! To make our initiative a success, we are calling on our members to contribute where you can. You will be rewarded with a lift in spirit and the gift of connecting with others. Please see the HSVC GOTV Strategy  for additional information on our project.

To sign-up, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL WITH YOUR DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE in one or more of the activities listed here. Include YOUR NAME, YOUR MOBILE NUMBER, and YOUR MAILING ADDRESS (this is so we can send you little notes along the way for inspiration). Send to: hsvcoalition@gmail.com. 

What is Mobilize for FIVE?

Someone who connects with FIVE local neighbors, friends, contacts and ensures the following:

1. • They are registered to vote.

     • If they are not registered to vote, help them register by following the instructions in the Check Registration section below.

   • They commit to voting early.

   • Help educate them on voterview, sample ballots, polling locations, etc.

   • They inform you whether they need support getting to the polls for early voting.

What else do I need to do as a Mobilize for FIVE Champion?

1. • Keeps in touch with your FIVE between now and early voting.

   • Make it a fun event by inviting the group to join you to vote that day.

   • Go have lunch, coffee, etc. afterwards.

• Contact your GOTV Leader at hsvcoalition@gmail.com and let them know how you are participating and ask any questions you may have.

Lisa C's presentation delivered to the HSV Coalition in July.

• Get Out The Vote Strategy

HOW TO:

1. To confirm voters registration go to AR Voter View

2. Call to Check Your Registration - 1-866-our-vote

3. Remind voters they may need to update their registration due to the following reasons:

   • They are new to the county.

   • They have changed addresses recently.

   • They have changed their name either as a result of marriage or divorce.

   • They have changed political affiliation.

HOW TO:

1. To use the online form to register a voter, click the following link via the Get Loud AR website:  Online Voters Registration Form 

2. Complete the form.

3. Have registrant sign the form in the box provided.

4. Click "Preview PDF".

5. Download the form.

6. Click the "Back to Form" button at the top left of the screen.

7. Click "Submit".

8. Print a copy of the registration and deliver to the County Clerk as indicated on the form.

9. Keep a copy handy and stay in touch with the registrant to ensure they are able to make it to the polls in October/November.
   
   NOTE: Arkansas does not require a "wet" signature to submit a voter's registration application. A copy is sufficient for our county offices at this time.

1. 2026 Election Dates - Click here.

2. Primaries - Know Your Candidates - Spread the Word - Go Vote!

3. Sample Ballots - Print a copy of your sample ballot here -> AR Voter View Sample Ballot

4. Absentee Voting - The rules have changed! See more here -> Absentee Voting 

5. Provisional Ballot Guidelines - Provisional Ballot guidelines if unable to confirm voter's registration at the polls. 

1. Become a Poll Watcher - More info below:
   Poll Watcher Rights & Responsibilities
   Poll Watcher Code of AR Rules
   Rules on Poll Watchers
   Poll Watcher Authorization Form
   YouTube Poll Watcher Update
   Poll Watcher Training Slides

2. Become a Certified Election Monitor - More info below:
   General Election Monitor Info
   Rules for Appointment of Certified Election Monitors

3. Check out Power the Polls here -> Power The Polls Website

1. Report Polling Place Issues - Election Protection Hotline

2. Call or text -> 1-866-687-8683