5 Ways YOU Can Get Involved in 2020

With the general election less than five months away and the pandemic still part of American life, I have received a lot of questions from friends and family on how they can get involved in this year’s electoral process in addition to voting on November 3, 2020.

Due to the new normal of COVID-19, it has forced candidates to move their campaigns into the digital space. Standard grassroots efforts such as door knocking, sign waving, and putting up yard signs have been swapped for social media updates, emails, text messaging, and going live on Facebook, Instagram, and/or YouTube. Shuttering campaign headquarters and moving to a total virtual apparatus has created an opening for people to get involved without having to leave the comfort and safety of their homes.

For some, getting involved in the electoral process may seem daunting or a little intimidating, and many don’t know where to start. In an effort to make it easier and more attainable for anyone to get involved, here is a brief list of five things you can do today to get involved civically ahead of election day.

1. Be a Virtual Volunteer — Campaigns rely heavily on volunteers to help them get the word out about their candidate. Reach out to your candidate of choice’s campaign and offer to be a virtual volunteer. You can offer to make calls to voters, also known as phone banking…