Get Out The Vote with SMFM

Check your registration, register to vote, request a mail-in ballot, and learn about voting in your state

SMFM leadership on the importance of civic engagement and voting:

“This November, US citizens will once again have the opportunity to head to the polls and choose our leaders at the local, state, and national levels. Those elected will be charged with making decisions that will affect all aspects of our lives, including our health. Multiple studies have shown the correlation between voting and public health outcomes; in fact, our community has recently identified voting as a social determinant of health.

“At the Society, we encourage our members and colleagues to learn more about civic engagement and explore ways to get involved beyond going to the polls. Below you’ll find a short summary of ways to get involved, a series of fact sheets summarizing abortion policies in states with ballot measures this Fall, and more. Additionally, be sure to learn more about our partner, Vot-ER, a nonpartisan organization who focuses specifically on voter registration in healthcare settings.

“Every year, but this year especially, healthcare is on the ballot. Make sure your voice and the voices of your patients are heard.”

Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD, MS

President, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Learn more about civic engagement, voting, and how you can get involved

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Get a FREE voter registration badge from Vot-ER

Thousands of health professionals across the country are using Vot-ER badges to give their patients an opportunity to access a nonpartisan voter registration platform in the hospital or clinic.

Get a free voter registration badge today and join the movement for a healthier democracy!

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WATCH

On June 27, we joined Vot-ER for the webinar Repro Health Community x Vot-ER Basics: How to register voters using your badge.

In this session, attendees learned the step-by-step of how to talk with patients and colleagues about voter registration, answer hard questions, and ultimately set their patients and colleagues up to build a habit of civic engagement in your practice and institution.

LISTEN

In this episode of the SMFM podcast series, Dr. Heidi Leftwich speaks with Dr. Priyanka Gaur and Dr. Maria Phillis about our Get Out the Vote initiative. They delve into the critical role that voting plays as a social determinant of health and its far-reaching impact on reproductive healthcare. The discussion covers the intersection of civic engagement and patient care, offering insights on how MFM specialists can advocate for their patients by encouraging voter participation. Dr. Gaur and Dr. Phillis share their personal experiences with civic engagement, the challenges and opportunities in the current political climate, and practical tips on how healthcare providers can integrate voting discussions into their practice. Learn about the resources available to help you and your patients get involved in this election season, ensuring that every voice is heard.

Abortion care is on the ballot

This November, several states have confirmed ballot measures impacting access to abortion care. Download our fact sheets to learn more about the current abortion access landscape in these states.

You can see a complete listing of ballot measures under consideration for the 2024 election here.