Spread the word
Big change travels person to person.
This race sits near the end of a long ballot. A few minutes from you puts it in front of people who trust you. Pick one:
Tell 5 friends
Most people skip this race near the end of the ballot. A text from you changes that. Add your reason once, and every message below updates.
One or two sentences in your own words. Saved on this device only.
Highlighted text is your reason, placed where it goes in each message. The highlight is only a guide here. Your friends see plain text.
Make your card
Add your photo, pick a badge, and add all the stickers you want. Post it, text it, or make it your profile picture for the month.
Drag the photo on the card to reposition it.
A photo of you from the chest up works best. Your photo stays on your device.
Tap the badge you like. It goes on your card.
Pick a group, then tap a sticker to add it. Drag it into place on your card. The round handle makes it bigger, smaller or turns it.
Save your card to your phone or computer, then post it or text it to friends.
Adding your name puts you on Steph's public endorsement list.
Write a letter to the editor
Two minutes and a short template. Local papers print letters like these, and editors choose letters written in the author's own voice, so make it yours.
Your letter
Your reason is highlighted. Click anywhere in the letter to edit it.
Where to send it
Citywide papers
- The OregonianEmail letters@oregonian.com. Up to 250 words, with your name, address, and phone.Email
- The Portland TribuneOnline form. Up to 250 words.Open form
- Willamette WeekEmail amesh@wweek.com. Up to 250 words, with your street address and phone.Email
- Portland MercuryEmail steve@portlandmercury.com, the editorial inbox.Email
East County and neighborhood papers
- The Gresham OutlookOnline form. Up to 250 words.Open form
- The Sandy PostOnline form. Up to 250 words, one letter every 30 days.Open form
- The Southeast ExaminerMonthly paper for Southeast Portland. Email examiner@seportland.news.Email
- The Portland ObserverPortland’s Black community newspaper. Email news@portlandobserver.com.Email
Send to one paper at a time. Papers print letters sent only to them.
Remind your 5 friends
Pick five friends in East Multnomah County. Add two dates to your calendar, and the reminders do the rest.
Wednesday, Oct 14
Ballots are out
Text your five that ballots have arrived and Steph is near the end.
Tuesday, Nov 3
Last day to vote
Check in with your five. Ballots go in a drop box by 8 p.m.
Donate
Every dollar goes to reaching East County voters.
More ways to get involved
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