Walk, Knock, and Talk to Voters in CA-13 and CA-22

 

IndiMarin is recruiting volunteers to canvass in CA -13 and CA-22 with two key partners: the California Democratic Party (CADEM) and Bay Area Coalition (BAC). Both districts have very close races where we can have a major impact.

Face-to-face interactions with voters are widely considered THE most impactful way to influence an election. IndiMarin, together with our canvassing partners, has developed a smart, focused approach that maximizes impact and offers a gratifying volunteer experience.

The Stakes: We lost California's 13th Congressional District by 564 votes in 2022 and we lost California’s 22nd District by less than 3% of the vote. In both cases voter turnout was very low. These districts are top priorities for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. To take back the House this year, we need to win these races! And to do that, we need to start contacting voters now. Our mission is to prompt marginal voters to turn out and vote for Democrats.

UPCOMING INDIMARIN WALK TEAM CANVASSES

Walk, Knock and Talk to Voters in CD-13 and CD-22 with IndiMarin, BAC and CADEM -  Join IndiMarin and Bay Area Coalition volunteers to knock on doors and register voters!

UPCOMING ZOOM MEETINGS TO LEARN MORE

Join us on Thursday May 9th for this special Intro to Canvassing presentation with our guest speaker, Cecilia Minalga of the Bay Area Coalition, to learn about our approach to canvassing in the Central Valley in 2024.

At this meeting, you'll learn about our campaign strategy, the impact of canvassing in the swing districts of CD-13 and CD-22, and all of the ways that we will support you with transportation and lodging options, including travel subsidies as needed.


Third Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 6:30 pm PT - IndiMarin’s Virtual Walk Team Happy Hour:
Join our upcoming “Walk Team Happy Hour” to learn more about canvassing. We’ll meet on Zoom for an informal group conversation about canvassing in the Central Valley to help win back the House! Experienced canvassers will share their experiences and new canvassers can ask questions. We hope you'll join us!.


Weekly Zoom Training session:
If you've never canvassed before , or if you just need a refresher, join the Bay Area Coalition every Tuesday at 7 PM PT to be prepped on the following: 1) How to have meaningful conversations with voters, 2) How to register voters, 3) How to use the PDI Mobilize app. You'll leave the call fired up and ready to knock on doors!


HOW WE MAKE CANVASSING WITH US EASY ANF FUN

Walk Team Leaders, George and Alexa, are a personal point of contact for IndiMarin volunteers and will help cultivate a growing team for camaraderie and mutual support.

  • A concierge team handles your trip logistics—carpooling, EV charging, etc. 

  • At the event, an onsite team has all of the materials you need for a successful day of canvassing. 

  • There is weekly online training, plus orientation at the event site. 

  • We use an easy app for navigating neighborhoods and capturing voter data.

  • We only visit Democratic households.  Republican households are not on the lists.

  • We canvass in pairs for mutual support. Additional team support is a quick call away. 

  • If you’re new to canvassing, you can watch your partner work until you feel comfortable.

WHY IT’S ENJOYABLE

Our Walk Team members have found canvassing to be an enjoyable outing with like-minded friends and colleagues while making a difference.

  • We connect with and have meaningful conversations with people outside our Marin bubble. 

  • We know face-to-face interactions with voters have the greatest impact on voter engagement and turnout.

  • We have an opportunity to help people in need. Canvassers recently have assisted residents by contacting local authorities who can help with issues such as food insecurity, healthcare assistance, and more. Canvassers can also help voters fill out their ballots or register to vote. 

  • Often we meet the local candidates, including congressional candidates

  • We finish with a sense of accomplishment and the confidence that we have done something meaningful and impactful for our state and country!