In September, Spread the Vote announced the relaunch of Read the F-ing Directions, a free and nonpartisan resource with clear, step-by-step instructions for voting by mail in all 50 states plus DC.
Since 2020, at least half a million ballots have been thrown out every election, often for preventable mistakes like missing signatures or not filling out all the info on the envelope; research after the 2020 election also showed that the youngest voters were more likely to find voting by mail difficult. With mail voting dominating the headlines this summer, and the Supreme Court’s recent rejection of major proposed changes to the process, reliable information is more important than ever. Read the F-ing Directions provides all the details voters need to make sure their ballots are counted – eligibility, important deadlines, and even where to buy a stamp – and only links to official sources from the state and local government agencies that administer our elections.
If you’re considering voting by mail this year, check out readthefingdirections.com, and share to remind your friends not to f* it up this election season.
