It is critical that all PTA members demonstrate their role as child advocates by becoming educated about candidates for public office and their positions on legislative issues that are important to children and public schools. By exercising our democratic right to vote, we are able to give children a voice. This is especially critical in the upcoming elections.

In the 2016 federal elections, voters will determine our president, our vice president, all 435 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and 33 U.S. senators. In state elections, voters will elect governors, thousands of state house and senate members, and countless mayors, regents, city council members, boards of supervisors, county officials, and school board trustees. Your vote can make a difference for our children and communities.

National PTA has partnered with Nonprofit VOTE to produce several resources around the election for our members.

Voter Registration

Voter engagement is vital, as it: advances the mission and values of the PTA, increases voter turnout numbers and helps legislators and local leaders realize the importance of PTA-related issues/priorities.

Arizona PTA encourages PTA members form across the country to engage with their communities about registering to vote and the significance of the voting process. PTA members can get involved by reviewing by rolling out voter registration and pledge campaigns. Members may also visit www.nonprofitvote.org to learn more about  voter engagement activities in their communities.

Webinars

Nonprofit VOTE has created a series of webinars to explain the ins and outs of nonprofit election activities. 

Additional Resources

• PTA Election Guide 101 (PPT): A helpful power point presentation that outlines the basics of nonpartisan voter engagement and how PTAs can affectively promote election actvities in their communities.
  
• Voting In Your State: A state-by-state guide produced by Nonprofit VOTE that provides up to date information from state election officials on state election policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Voter Registration Tool: You can add this to your web page to provide members with information on registering to vote.
• Nonprofit VOTE has a wealth of election related resources for you to browse through.