Get out the vote
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"Get out the vote" or "getting out the vote" describes efforts aimed at increasing the voter turnout in elections. In countries that do not have or enforce compulsory voting, voter turnout can be low,
Typical canvassing material for GOTV in the United States
Robby Mook get out the vote leaflet for the Maryland gubernatorial election
Get out the vote ad for the 1928 United States presidential election
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Canvassing
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Canvassing, also known as door knocking or phone banking, is the systematic initiation of direct contact with individuals, commonly used during political campaigns. Canvassing can be done for many rea
Get out the vote
…leading up to an election (or on election day itself), providing transport to and from polling stations for supporters, and canvassing known supporters. Canvassing for the purpose of voter registration usually ceases when GOTV begins. Other activities include literature drops early on election day or the evening…
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Bill George door-to-door canvassing for Obama in 2008
British politician Jack Straw (on the right with a red rosette) canvassing with local councilors in Blackburn, Lancashire, in 2008
William Hogarth's 1754 depiction of the disreputable job of canvassing for votes
George Caleb Bingham's positive portrayal of a candidate canvassing in the United States in 1852