Bus Project

Trick or Vote 2008

AudioCinema, 226 SE Madison (map)
Canvass, 3:30 or 5:30
AfterParty, 8pm (or, directly after canvass)

We need Trick or Trainers!
We can’t send all these Trick or Voters out on the scariest night of the year without some fearless leaders. We need you to step up and lead a team. Your friends will find you an inspiration.
Requirements: Attend 1 Trick-or-Training, arrive at Trick or Vote a little early and be the contact person for your group of 3-7 Trick or Voters.

Sign up below to Trick or Vote, Pick your Canvass Time, or Be a Trick or Trainer:


Why Trick or Vote?

  • The best way on the best day: Halloween is the one day each year we culturally expect a knock on the door and it also always falls just days before the election. You may be too old to trick-or-treat, but you’re never too old to trick-or-vote. Studies show that face-to-face contact is the most effective method to boost voter turnout—increasing participation by as much as 8–12%.
  • Engaging new voices: In 2004, of the 800 volunteers, 227 of them indicated with a checkbox that Trick or Vote was their first political volunteer experience.
  • Making a Real Difference: In the 2006 midterm election, Trick or Vote Oregon drew over 500 volunteers, knocked over 20,000 doors, and dropped 25,000 voter guides. Young voters (18- 30) in targeted areas turned out at a 5% higher rate than voters in similar, non-targeted areas.
  • Nonpartisan contacts increase the likelihood of electoral participation.
  • There’s a kickin’ AfterParty!

AfterParty
8-1130: all ages, 1130-130: 21+
Free for Trick or Voters, $10 for general public
Like a werewolf’s bar mitzvah, but wilder. Stage lineup includes Blind Pilot, Blue Giant, DJ Beyonda & Special Guests. Two floors of interactive amenities, including a video confessional booth, Express Yourself interactive art, Eye Candy VJ’s, food carts, 2 bars, a costume contest, and more…

Candy. Costumes. Democracy. Dance Party. Trick or Vote.

Thanks to all our sponsors:
New Deal Vodka
Willamette Week
AudioCinema
KPOJ
Rock the Vote
MySpace Impact