It should come as little surprise that Hillary Clinton is well-positioned to gain California’s fifty-five electoral votes on November 8, given the state’s strong Democrat registration advantage and diverse demographics. In fact, the pollsters at FiveThirtyEight estimate she has a 24.9% lead over Donald Trump, pegging her chances of state victory at 99.9%.
If the race for California is already decided, what can Golden State residents do – in addition to voting – to support Clinton? Volunteer in Nevada.
This past weekend, I drove Reno and walked door-to-door in several neighborhoods in support of Hillary. The Silver State presents a much closer race, where Clinton presently holds a 4% advantage in polls. The strategy of the campaign organizers is to ensure supporters vote on Election Day, if not sooner.
Armed with a clipboard and campaign literature, I spent hours knocking on doors, answering voter questions about polling locations, and even recruited a few people to volunteer for future outreach efforts. It was rewarding to connect with people, and re-humanize an election that Trump has turned nasty and disheartening.
When my time in Reno came to a close, I debriefed with a local volunteer in the office headquarters. She thanked me for making the trip, and noted that many of the weekend’s volunteers traveled up from California. While driving home on I-80, I passed several vehicles with California plates and Hillary bumper stickers. We shared a quick wave and a smile. Together we had been part of a larger effort.
As you think about how you want to participate in this year’s election, consider traveling to Nevada. You can contribute to an important campaign in a critical battleground state.
By Peter Leroe-Muñoz Vice Mayor of the City of Gilroy
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