“CliffsNotes” for

Deep Canvassing Conversation Guide

Intro

“Thanks for opening your door . . . ”

• Vaccinated and will stand at safe distance

“I’m hoping to speak with <name of voter>. . . ”

Purpose

“My name is <>. I live in <your town> and I’m with a group of volunteers who are talking today with neighbors about voter registration . . . ”

• <Your town> verified the voter checklist last summer.
• Names removed if no vote >4 years.
• “Have you had a chance to vote in local, state or federal elections in the last 4 years?”
• If no . . . “Did you get a letter about this?”
• Hand out how-to-register card.

Conversation << Listening

• What are important issues for you? Retain for MiniVAN.
• “When you vote, are you confident your vote will be counted fairly?”
• 5 choices from 1) totally confident to 5) not at all confident. Retain for MiniVAN.
• “Thanks SO MUCH! Before I go, do you feel this conversation will make it more likely to vote in the next election, less likely, or about the same?” Retain for MiniVAN.
• No wrong answer: helps us improve how we talk to voters.