Taos United's Identification of Election Threats and Possible Actions to Counteract Them
Taos United's Identification of Election Threats and Possible Actions to Counteract Them
Taos United's Identification of Election Threats and Possible Actions to Counteract Them
| Election Threat | Possible Actions to Counteract |
|---|---|
| Propaganda and misinformation | • Rapid Response Team • Provide clear information to LE, DA, Clerks, and poll watchers • Cultivate media • Know your rights guidance to voters • Identify or create trusted sources (social media, websites) |
| Low information (eligibility, vote by mail, when to vote, how to vote, dates, etc.) | • Mailers from town, county, Kit Carson, utilities • Public Service Announcements • Stream at UNM Taos Campus • Banners • Flyers and stickers • Zines • Flyers and QR codes at Farmers Market, other events • Libraries • ECIG • Unions (AFSCME, CWA, NEA, hospital, Kit Carson) |
| Low enthusiasm | • Major "No Kings" protest w/in 2 weeks of election • Registration and GOTV parties focused on youth • Projections & Art • Joy to the Polls & car parades |
| Polling place issues | • Same day registration • Pueblo access • Adequate poll workers • Training for poll watchers • Voter support table outside polling places |
| Post office delivery issues | • Vigorous check your ballot campaign • Focus on early voting campaign |
| Physical intimidation | • Work with SOS, AG, Sheriff to establish hot lines for reporting • Rapid response team / community Safety teams |
| Vote Counting Related Threats | • Drop Boxes availability and security • Cyber and Gov tampering • Partisan vote challenges • Vote curing • Election certification |