SDforObama

This has been a 50-state campaign from the very beginning. A year ago this week, our grassroots supporters organized a nationwide canvass in more than 1,000 cities to introduce people to Barack Obama.

Since then, we've had an unprecedented primary season that built grassroots infrastructure in all 50 states -- not just for Barack, but for all of the Democratic candidates.

Now it's time to bring all of that energy together for our common cause of change.

All across the country, Democrats, Independents, and even Republicans are tired of the politics of the past and are looking for new solutions to the challenges we're facing.

That's why we're launching a nationwide day of action on June 28th called "Unite for Change" -- and asking you to host a Unite for Change meeting in your neighborhood.

In all 50 states, supporters like you -- seasoned veterans and first-time volunteers alike -- will host house meetings with the express purpose of reaching out and bringing together folks who supported all of the Democratic candidates (and those who are just tuning into the process now).

The goal is to come together and use the common values we share to build a united volunteer organization in your neighborhood that will register new voters and build support locally.

It's going to be an amazing time, and hosting your own event is easy. We'll provide all the tools and resources you'll need.

Learn more and sign up to host a Unite for Change party on June 28th:

http://my.barackobama.com/unite

We're heading into a battle against John McCain, and the stakes are higher than ever before.

But the path to victory is as simple as talking to your friends and neighbors.

From the beginning, this campaign has been about ordinary people reaching out and building the bonds of community -- empowering one another by coming together to make change.

With the general election approaching, it's more important than ever to keep this momentum going. And there's no better way to make this happen in your community than hosting a Unite for Change event.

You'll gather -- not just with Obama supporters, but with anyone who's tired of the politics of the past and ready for something new -- to share your stories and lay the plans for how to build this movement locally in the weeks and months ahead.

It requires some responsibility, but don't worry -- our team will be here with all the support and resources you need to make your Unite for Change event a big success.

Learn more and sign up to host a party in your community:

http://my.barackobama.com/unite

Yesterday, our deputy campaign manager, Steve Hildebrand, announced that this will be the first campaign in a generation to put staff in all 50 states.

It says a lot about our movement -- and about the enthusiasm and resources people like you have supplied -- that this is possible.

But being in every state will not be enough.

In order to succeed in every community in America, it's going to be up to you to take the lead. Everyone who hopes for real change after November is counting on you.

Thank you,

Jon

Jon Carson
National Voter Contact Director
Obama for America

I wanted to get in touch with you one last time before tomorrow's primary.

We've had a long journey together in South Dakota. For more than a year, you have been dedicated to the idea that when ordinary people come together, we can do extraordinary things.

It was inspiring to see our movement in South Dakota this week, and it strengthens my faith that the American people -- not just here, but across the country -- are ready to stop settling for what the cynics tell us we must accept and start reaching for what's possible.

This is our chance to make history.

But the election is going to be close, and it's vitally important that you vote and bring your family and friends to vote with you.

Find your polling place and vote tomorrow:

http://sd.barackobama.com/SDlookup

When Michelle and I talked about my running for president, one of the core goals we both had for this campaign was to leave the political process better off than we found it.

That's just what you've done in South Dakota. And you refused to let the tired old tactics of the political status quo distract you from building this grassroots movement.

If you get out and vote today or tomorrow -- and bring others to vote too -- our movement will continue to grow. The world will know that South Dakota stood up for a different kind of politics. And real change will be within reach.

Find your polling place:

http://sd.barackobama.com/SDlookup

Thank you,

Barack

P.S. -- Here are a few details and rules that will help make the voting process run smoothly. Make sure to share these with your friends:

* Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote.

* You must present one of the following types of identification: (1) a South Dakota driver's license or non-driver identification card; (2) a passport or photo identification card issued by the United States government; (3) a tribal photo identification card; or (4) a current student photo identification card issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within South Dakota.

* If you are unable to present personal identification, you may complete an affidavit in lieu of showing personal identification.