Your Story Matters

Your story can help ensure that every vote — and every voice — counts in our democracy.

Share Your Story

If you have a story you would like to share, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch.

Why do you vote, and why do you think it is important to participate in our political process?

Why do you think government officials in this country are trying to make it harder for certain people to vote?

Have you or someone you know ever had trouble voting? Consider the below issues as you reflect on your experiences at the ballot box.

Unable to take time off work
Stuck waiting in long lines
Polling place changed without your knowledge
Had to use a provisional ballot
Unable to vote because of jail or a criminal record
Difficulty getting an I.D. that was required to vote

Permission granted By checking this box, you permit The Leadership Conference to contact you via phone, text, and email for further details about your story and outreach on our platforms.

At The Leadership Conference, we understand that sharing your story may involve vulnerability and risk. We wish to assure you that we will not share your personal information with other individuals or organizations (including public organizations and corporations) without your prior written permission, except if required by law.* If you submit this card, you agree that The Leadership Conference may use your story, but without use of your name or other personally identifiable information, for education, fundraising, advocacy, media outreach purposes, and/or may otherwise share your story with the public. If necessary, The Leadership Conference may use your personal information to contact you in the future.

*All personal identifiable information collected by The Leadership Conference is done so exclusively with your consent.