Maintaining American Legion Nonpartisanship
Maintaining American Legion Nonpartisanship
This year ushers in a presidential election. And while American Legion posts are encour-aged to promote “Get Out the Vote” (GOTV) efforts, it is important to remember to re-main nonpartisan in the process.
The American Legion is a nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization but advocates for all U.S. citizens to register and vote in all elections. The American Legion does not show preference for or against any particular candidate or political party.
Since its inception in 1920, The American Legion’s Get Out The Vote program has encouraged Americans to exercise their right to vote and help others understand the importance of the electoral process. The program suggests activities on how American Le-gion posts can increase voter turnout such as calling potential voters to get to the polls, volunteer in their com-munities by providing rides to and from the polls if necessary, use social media to share information about poll locations and times, and place newspaper ads or public service announcements in local media that promote registration and voting.
To help with GOTV efforts, American Legion Family members can download The American Legion’s “Get Out the Vote” and “Vote, America” brochures at Get Out the Vote Publications. GOTV public service announcements and news releases are also available.
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