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GOTV Micro-Team (3–8 people)

Use when: elections matter and you want leverage without burning out.
Goal: small team, simple rhythm, consistent turnout.

Roles (lightweight)

• Captain: keeps the rhythm, runs the 15-min weekly check-in
• List keeper: tracks who needs what (rides, reminders, questions)
• Driver: rides / logistics
• Texter: sends reminders and scripts
• Backup: covers when life happens

Weekly rhythm (15 minutes)

1. What election/date are we targeting?
2. Who are our 25–50 voters (friends/family/neighbors)?
3. Who needs a plan this week?
4. Who needs help removing friction?
5. Assign 3–5 touches. Done.

Cadence that actually works

• 30 days out: every voter has a plan, method, and basic friction check
• 7 days out: confirm method, hours, location, and backup plan
• 1 day out: reminder, ride plan, and last-mile troubleshooting

Minimum viable list hygiene

• keep the list to 25-50 real people
• use names, not demographics
• track last touch, method, friction, and who owns the next follow-up

Use the weekly checklist or your own simple tracker.

The rule

Small and consistent beats big and frantic.

What success looks like

A bunch of people vote who otherwise might not have. No one feels lectured.

Definition of done

Leave with:

1. a named list
2. assigned touches
3. a next check-in date

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