This content originated as an email from UL VP Rose Pascarell 10/30/2024
Dear Patriots,
As we approach Election Day next Tuesday, November 5, I want to remind you that your vote is your voice — remember to vote! Participating in the democratic process is a powerful way to influence the future of our community and country. As President Washington told you in his email last month, "Voting is something we do together as Patriots regardless of ideology."
Remember to check your polling location to ensure you’re prepared and know where to vote. Merten Hall is a polling site on the Fairfax campus and is open from 6 am to 7 pm for students registered at their current Fairfax on-campus address. For students who will be on campus, Housing and Residence Life will host an election night watch party at 7pm at The Ridge (located in Sandbridge Hall).
Remember that your George Mason student ID is accepted on Election Day (physical card and mobile ID formats). Same-day registration is also available in Virginia, but you must go to the polling place for the precinct in which you reside.
While there are no classes on Election Day, join us on the Merten Hall lawn from 11am to 3pm for a “Get Your Vote On” event with free food, lawn games, and DIY crafts. There are also several post-election analysis and listening sessions, including informed perspectives on the election outcomes (check out Dr. Jennifer Victor’s GOV 103: Election Post-Mortem class on November 7 or come to an election debrief on November 11 hosted by the Schar School at Mason Square), opportunities to come together to share your own perspective and be heard, and opportunities to learn about how to stay engaged after the election ends.
The elections are exciting moments in our democracy, but they can also be a source of stress and anxiety. We do have resources available to you. You can attend a compassionate listening session, participate in recreational activities, and take advantage of mental health support to de-stress and stay grounded during this time.
For more information on all these events and resources, please visit the MasonVotes website. It’s your one-stop destination for everything related to this election season. If you are still an undecided voter, MasonVotes has information on the candidates and all their positions on important issues. The Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning is also a great resource throughout the year.
Thank you for being an engaged member of our community.
Warm regards,
Rose Pascarell
Vice President for University Life
