For Rural People
By Rural People
RuralVote.org is a national network of civic leaders and organizers working to elect Democratic candidates fighting for small towns and rural communities.
Who We Are
We are a community of rural advocates who are proud of our deep rural roots who believe the small-town way of life is worth fighting for.
We started RuralVote.org because we believe that every person, whether you live in the city, a small town, or rural community, deserves an equal shot at the American Dream.
We know yard signs work.
In 2023, our sister organization, RuralOrganizing.org, placed over 11,000 yard signs in rural and small-town Ohio for the abortion access referendum. We found that putting signs up encouraged local Democrats to talk/defend their beliefs about abortion access and encouraged other Democrats and some independents to be more emboldened to vote.
Additionally, placing the yard signs brought together a diverse group of rural Ohioans who eventually became our “Sign Squad” and made this campaign successful. While yard signs are not a silver bullet for turning out voters, they are undoubtedly the first step to identifying your “Vocal supporters,” who can be hard to find in small conservative towns and rural communities.
So, if you’re an organizer and want to place yard signs, you shouldn’t consider doing so as a stand-alone effort. Instead, this tactic can be incorporated with a door-knocking campaign and digital efforts.
Our Signs in Battleground Communities
Take Action
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Our Rural Vote yard signs are sparking conversations on progressive values and issues across the country. At a time when an election can be decided by just a few votes, these conversations can make a difference.
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Join our monthly NetWORKing calls via Zoom and connect with democratic organizers and leaders from across the country. This is an online community working together to build progressive power offline in small towns and rural communities.
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This toolkit is a one-stop-shop full of resources, tips, and conversation guides to equip you and other rural organizers with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively mobilize and engage rural voters.
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With your help, we can keep the Senate blue while planting the seeds for future cycles.
Help elect candidates fighting for rural America.
We are building and empowering a national network of local change-makers and influencers working with local partners to maximize rural America’s potential.
