The potential impact of this year’s presidential election has meant that remaining silent is no longer an option or a tactic. Continuing the “V is for Vote” series launched in 2020, V returns with its latest edition in which photography duo Inez & Vinoodh bring together 17 of the boldest American designers from our fashion community to tell us why voting to preserve democracy is the most important thing of all. What you can do this season. Put on that blue jacket and get ready, because V is heading to the polls!
“I didn’t vote until later in life. I’ve always been overwhelmed by the politics of our country. There’s so much wrong with our political system, it was easy for me to feel like it was pointless to vote. In the end, I realized that the alternative was scarier because even if I felt By saying, “Fuck it, I’m not voting,” I’m essentially making myself powerless against the political machine. The 2024 presidential election is one of the most important elections in our country’s history. It’s really a fight to keep democracy alive and keep it from moving toward a fascist state. As a married gay man with three children, I am terrified to think that my children will be exposed to another Trump leadership. I fear that they will come back and redefine “family” in the “traditional” sense. It is surreal and frightening how the evangelical Christian movement and Republicans have come together and meticulously reshaped the country Worried that Republicans, with the Supreme Court behind them, will reshape our country into a more dystopian “traditional world” with more gun rights and gun use, the hottest thing right now felt like we were drowning We have a serious chance but we can’t be complacent now.
Alexis Bitar Ready to vote? Make your plan!
Register to vote and check your registration status!
Whether you’ve just turned 18 or it’s been a while since you’ve voted, it’s always a good idea to check your registration status by clicking here. If you’re ready to register as a first-time voter, take the exciting step here by clicking here.
See what’s on your ballot!
It’s always a good idea to preview the list of candidates for federal, state, and local offices to understand who and what will be on your ballot in this upcoming election. To see what will appear on your ballot, click here.
Check the opening and closing times of your survey!
Remember, voting is your constitutional right, so on Election Day (November 5), find the time that works best for you as poll times vary by state and county, so check with your local polling place.
Here’s what identification you should bring to vote!
Some states have strict voting laws on what type of ID you need, with some requiring a simple photo ID and others being more lenient, so check back to find your state’s guidelines on identification, and be sure to bring it with you on Election Day (November) 5 ).
Wait times and other issues
On Election Day (November 5), arriving early and checking wait times online is crucial to avoid waiting in line for a long time. But if the polls close while you’re waiting in line, you still have the right to cast your vote and declare it. If anyone tries to keep you from the polls (or you see anyone else trying to discourage you or others from voting), you can report it to the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-687-8683.
If there are any issues with your ballot, ask for help to fix any problems at the ballot drop boxes instead of leaving and coming back. Leaving or exiting your place in line may affect the time you can vote.
Not in town? Consider absentee voting!
To request your absentee ballot, you can complete this application online. Absentee ballot deadlines vary from state to state, so double-check your state’s deadlines, dates and rules when voting by mail.
This story appears in the pages of V151’s upcoming Winter 2024 issue: Subscribe now to get your copy before it hits newsstands in November!
Photography by Inez and Vinoodh
Creative Director/Editor-in-Chief Stephen Gunn
Produced by John Nadazi / Michael Gleason (VLM Productions)
Lighting Director Jodokos Driessen (VLM Studio)
Studio Director/Art Director Mark Kropp (VLM Studio)
Digital technician Brian Anderson
Location: Pier59 Studios
