Naturally, merch is not at the heart of your impulse to vote in 2020’s upcoming election. But if an embroidered “Big Ballot Energy” sweater helps to keep you civically engaged, we’re all for it.
So, before you begin shopping for electoral tote bags, check in on your voter registration. Request a ballot by mail or commit to casting your IRL vote on election day. Begin to educate yourself (and the folks around you) about your candidates and the platforms they represent. Then, as you gear up for a high-stakes debate season, reward yourself (and your pod) for your democratic participation — with some sartorial goods from brands giving back to organizations that matter.
Be it a custom-embroidered mask, a pair of classic tube socks, or a graphic cotton tee, these are the goods you’ll want to sport with your “I Voted” sticker come November.
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This roomy canvas tote is the result of a collaboration between Clare V and When We All Vote, a celeb-backed nonprofit working to increase voter participation across the country (10% of every purchase will funnel directly to the organization).
Clare V. CV x When We All Vote Canvas Tote, $, available at Clare V
All of the net proceeds for this cotton tee will benefit Eighteen x 18, a creative platform designed to usher in a new generation of young voters.
Tory Burch Vote T-Shirt, $, available at Tory Burch
From Brooklyn-based WOC designer, Christine Alacay, these corduroy face masks arecut, sewn, pressed, and embroidered by hand. All proceeds will go Rock The Vote, a group devoted to making democratic participation more accessible across the country.
Christine Alcalay Rock The Vote Face Mask, $, available at Christine Alcalay
Printed with eco-friendly ink, a portion of the profits from these crew socks will go right to the ACLU.
The Outrage Vote Vote Vote Socks, $, available at The Outrage
This sterling silver pin celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote with a call to action honoring our freedom to do so. And $5 from every purchase goes to support the League of Women Voters.
The Vote Pin, $, available at
All of the proceeds earned from this unisex T-shirt will go to supporting the ACLU.
Madewell Vote Graphic Unisex Tee, $, available at Madewell
Richer Poorer will donate 50% of the purchase price of each I Am A Voter Sweatpant to I am a voter., a fund of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (a 501(c)(3) organization). And yes, those are the three branches of the government screenprinted down the leg.
Richer Poorer I Am A Voter Sweatpant, $, available at Richer Poorer
Crafted with 14k yellow gold, these VOTE studs are a subtle, glamorous nod to your democratic rights. According to the site, 50% of the profits from each purchase will go toward a roster of “organizations that amplify, celebrate, and support Black Voices.”
Maya Brenner VOTE Earrings, $, available at Maya Brenner
There’s a FEED tote for every occasion and election season is no exception. Each purchase provides 10 school meals to kids in need, and at checkout, you’ll have the option to donate to When We All Vote.
Hand-stitched in NYC on 100% cashmere, this sweater will surely keep you warm through election day. Plus, $100 of each purchase go to UN Women.
Lingua Franca Big Ballot Energy Sweater, $, available at Lingua Franca
You can never have too many tube socks. This pair gives $5 of every pair sold to When We All Vote.
Brother Vellies x Keds Crew Sock, $, available at Brother Vellies
Swap your everyday studs for a pair of these ballot box designs — 50% of the profits go to The New Georgia Project, which works to register and civically engage Georgians.
Dissent Pins Ballot Box Stud Earrings, $, available at Dissent Pins
Protect your skin from the sun with this baseball hat, produced in-house by voter registration org, I Am A Voter.
I Am A Voter I Am A Voter Hat, $, available at I Am A Voter
Scan the QR code on this canvas tote and it’ll take you directly to a voter registration form at Vote.gov.
Also Freedom VOTE Tote, $, available at Also Freedom
Make a statement with this delicate gold VOTE necklace — 10% of the proceeds will go to Vote.org.
The Sis Kiss It’s All in a Name VOTE Necklace, $, available at The Sis Kiss
Leave it to Levi’s to create a timeless voter tee just in time for election season. This one was designed in partnership with Rock The Vote as part of an ongoing campaign to increase voter registration.
Levi’s Levi’s x Vote Cropped Surf Tee Shirt, $, available at Levi’s
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