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"We all need to register to vote, learn about the candidates who are running for office and then cast our votes in person or by absentee ballot. Our democracy is an inspiring and noble enterprise, but it is not perfect, nor has it lived up to the vision laid out by all Americans in the Declaration of Independence. It's time to fix that."
- Detroit Lions Principal Owner and Team Chairman Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband Steve Hamp
OUR COMMITMENT
As part of NFL Votes, a league-wide, nonpartisan initiative intended to support and encourage civic engagement, the Lions teamed up with RISE to Vote and the Michigan Secretary of State to provide voter education, resources and support for the 2024 Presidential Election. With dedication to ensuring that all Michiganders had the information they needed to participate in the voting process, the Lions held virtual engagements and posted resources as part of the digital campaign leading up to and on election day.
VOTER INFORMATION AWARENESS
The Lions have teamed up with the Michigan Secretary of State to raise awareness about voting options for the upcoming Presidential Election on November 5. Together, we aim to inform Michiganders about early voting, mail-in voting, and in-person voting to ensure everyone can participate and make their voices heard.
As part of our partnership, the Lions and the Secretary of State hosted a "mock election," called Practice at the Polls, for new and first-time voters during the Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys Watch Party on October 13 at Ford Field. The activation provided fans with hands-on practice of filling out and submitting a ballot by voting for their favorite Lions player. By simulating the voting experience, fans became comfortable with the voting process and learned the importance of becoming informed and active voters.
VOTER REGISTRATION
This summer, the Lions hosted the Secretary of State's mobile office at training camp to encourage participants to check their registration status, register to vote, and access nonpartisan election information. On August 2, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson also came out to the Meijer Performance Center to watch practice, enjoy the electric atmosphere, and get fans excited to vote in November.
The mobile office will also be available at Pride Plaza, the Lions free public tailgate on Brush Street, between the pre-season game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 24 through the #NFLVotes game against the Tennessee Titans on October 27. Having the mobile office accessible during gamedays allows an easy way for fans to get informed and engaged in the electoral process.