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Your vote can't wait.

Vote for trails. Vote for clean air. Vote now.

Midterm elections have major impacts. This year, you have a chance to elect your federal, state and local leaders who influence things like park funding, bike lanes, trail maintenance, access to green space and so much more. Scroll on for information on how to make your voting plan, or read this quick explainer on how midterm elections affect the outdoor spaces you love.
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Why I Vote

Discover why members of the REI community are voting for the outdoors in this year’s midterm elections

Important dates this voting season

Tuesday

September

20

National Voter Registration Day

Mon - Fri

October

3-7

National Voter Education Week

Friday

October

28

Vote Early Day

Tuesday

November

8

Election Day

Your voice can’t wait.

Don’t wait for the midterms to make a difference. The REI Cooperative Action Network brings you the most urgent opportunities to protect the outdoors, for everyone.

Let's take action together.

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