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10 Things You Can Do To Help The Sue Jeffers Campaign
Be a Sue Crew Volunteer
Click here to sign up for volunteer opportunities including booking media appearances, photography, writing, etc.
Write a Letter of Endorsement:
Please include your first name, last initial, city, occupation, and paragraph on why you support Sue. Your comments may be used in literature on this website. If you also have a photo to include, please send a JPEG. Higher resolution is better. Send it to: endorsements@suejeffers.org
Write a letter to your newspaper Editor:
Your letter can reach thousands or millions of readers to influence public opinion.
Short and to the Point. Newspapers have word limits for letters to the editor. It's best to keep your letter to 150 words or less.
Get personal. Your letter should tell YOUR story and why Sue's plans could help you or your family.
Get Local. Remind editors how Sue's plans would help people in your local area, community, economy, etc.
Proofread. Use spell check and proofread the letter carefully to increase the chance you 'll be published.
Be sure to sign your letter and provide your mailing address and telephone number. Some newspapers contact letter writers to make sure they are "for real."
Review our fact sheets on the initiatives if you need some language and points to include in your letter.
Pioneer Press
letters@pioneerpress.com
Star Tribune
opinion@startribune.com
Talk Radio Programs
It is easier to get on the more local a show is. Make sure you are a persuasive person who is able to convince people and always be polite. Make your points but make sure the people listening like you. If the host is hostile do not get hostile back. Try to give out the website or the phone number of the Sue Jeffers Campaign.
Talk Radio Stations in the Twin Cities: AM1500, AM1280, AM1570, WCCO 830 Radio.
List of Minnesota Radio Stations:
http://www.northpine.com/broadcast/mn/radio.html
Register To Vote - Election Day is November 7, 2006
Minnesota Secretary of State
http://www.sos.state.mn.us
Where to Vote
http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us
Are You Eligable To Vote?
* at least 18 years of age
* a US citizen
* a Minnesota resident for at least 20 days before the election
* not a convicted felon without your civil rights
* not under guardianship of the person where you have not retained the right to vote
* not legally incompetent
Polling places are closed at 8pm. Minnesota law allows you to take time off from work without loss of salary or wages to vote during the morning of state elections.
Register to Vote before Election Day
Fill out a voter registration card and return it in person or by mail to your county auditor or the secretary of state.
Voter registration forms are available at county courthouses, city halls, and other public buildings throughout the state, in many telephone books, and in your state tax booklet (in even-numbered years). You may also register to vote when you apply for or renew your Minnesota driver's license or state identification card.
You may also download a voter registration card by clicking on the following link:
http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election/MNVRCard.pdf
Register to Vote on Election Day
You can still register on Election Day, November 7, at the polling place in your precinct. You will need one of the following to verify your identity and residence.
* Minnesota driver’s license, learner’s permit, identification card, or receipt for one, with your current address, -or-
* Tribal ID
* On of the above if the Minnesota license, Tribal ID or MN State ID has a former address, you may bring a recent utility bill
* “Notice of Late Registration” postcard mailed to you by your city’s Elections Office
* U.S. passport with utility bill
* U.S. military photo ID card with utility bill
* If you are a student, you can use:
* Student ID, registration, or fee statement with your current address
* Student photo ID with utility bill *
* Student ID if you are on a student housing list on file at the polling place
* Someone who is registered in the precinct where you live who will vouch for your residence
*Note: Utility bills must have your name, current address, and be due within 30 days of the election. Utility bills may be for sewer, solid waste, telephone, cable TV, gas, water, or electric.
Vote Absentee before Election Day
You can vote by absentee ballot if you are unable to vote in person on election day because you are:
* away from home
* an election judge serving in another precinct
* ill or disabled
* unable to go to the polling place due to a religious holiday or beliefs.
Click on the following link to learn more about absentee voting:
http://www.sos.state.mn.us/election/faq.html#question7
Free Materials!
Get bumper stickers, postcards, yard signs and more.
Click here to request official campaign materials.
Make a Donation
We appreciate your cash contributions of up to $2000 per person.
Click here to make a contribution.
Link to Sue's Website
Do you have a blog? Or do you have a website? Linking to Sue's website is a great way spread the message on the campaign.
Click here for web banners you can use.
Book Sue at your Next Community Event
Do you have a county fair, or a smaller community meeting? Do you attend local organization meetings like the Lions Club, or Veterans Groups? Sue would love to be your guest. Meetings should consist of a minimum of 20 people and are typically booked for 1-2 hour maximum. Please inform Sue's staff about any opportunities that you may have by emailing events@suejeffers.org.
Tell A Friend
Word of mouth can be the best way to get the word out. It's free, fast, and we make it easy. Email a friend, or use our "Tell A Friend" form..
Click here for our "Tell A Friend" form.
If you have additional suggestions for volunteering please let us know by contacting us.
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