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 vote 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](https://elizabethchur.com/), 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!”