Elections happen every year in the U.S., but November’s election is critical, extending far beyond the presidential ticket. Across the country in 2024, you will be voting to elect 435 Members of the House of Representatives, 34 Senators, 44 state legislatures, 11 governors, 10 attorney general seats and many more. From water quality to climate mitigation to disaster preparedness, these legislators will have tremendous impacts on science issues.
We want you to use your voice to ensure science is on the ballot in 2024 and in future elections. We have developed:
- Webinars to help scientists engage in elections and other advocacy work, how to spot voter misinformation, and engaging beyond elections. Read more and register today:
- How scientists can be involved in the run up to the 2024 election with the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund - 19 September 2024 2pm-3pm ET
- Countering Disinformation with Science Rising - 10 October 2024 2pm-3pm ET
- Scientific advocacy with Congress and administrative agencies - 19 November 2024 2pm-3pm ET
- Ideas on how to engage with candidates and your local community.
- Tools to help get you to the polls.
Vote
Your vote matters. In the 2020 election, STEM student voter turnout increased by 15%, but we still need your voices. Pledge to vote in the 2024 Election and get text reminders for your state and national primary. Check your registration status to ensure you’re registered to vote.
Time to Engage
Science is essential to understand and craft solutions for today’s urgent societal challenges. See who and what is on your ballot, know your rights to engage in advocacy, understand why your vote matters, and give your candidates science-based facts to make informed decisions for a better future.
- AGU’s Contact your Candidates form shows contact information for your candidates including Twitter, email, and phone number. Use it to:
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- Tweet at your candidates
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- Ask candidates about their platform on science issues that matter to you. Be sure to tag them in your tweets, and get your colleagues and friends to tweet at them too-- this will help get their attention on this issue .
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- Email your candidates
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- Use their website to find their email address. Introduce yourself, your expertise and the issues that matter to you. Use the opportunity to form a relationship with their office.
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- Call your candidates
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- Look up their office number online. Thank them for their time, and clearly explain to them why the issue matters to you and the rest of their potential constituents. Ask what they will do to help.
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- Meet with your elected officials and candidates to ask them about their science policy priorities and share your own priorities.
- Invite your candidates to visit your lab, field site, or classroom. These memorable interactions can help build relationships with your policymakers.