Workshop 2 -- Turn ‘I Don’t Vote’ into the Start (Not the End) of a Conversation

You’ve heard it at the door or on the phone: “Oh, I don’t vote.” Conversation over, right?

Not so fast.

More than one in three eligible voters skipped the 2024 elections—and here’s the surprising thing: many actually agree with Democratic priorities. If even a small fraction votes in this year’s midterms, they can move our country in a more hopeful direction.

In this interactive 75-minute workshop, Elizabeth Chur, author of The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers, demonstrates how to use curiosity and empathy to engage with “high-potential” voters—those who rarely or never vote. These fellow Americans are often just waiting for someone to listen without judgment.

Whether you’re a seasoned canvasser or phone banker or a brand-new volunteer, this workshop will give you strategies for transforming “I don’t vote” into “I’ll vote, and bring my whole family to the polls, too!”

This training builds on concepts introduced in Workshop 1 - You Had Me at ‘Hello’: Connecting with Voters in the First Minute. No obligation to attend that workshop, but you’re welcome to join us on Tuesday, March 17, by signing up here: The Joy of Talking Politics with Strangers Workshop 1