On July 18, 2026, coalition leaders and St. Louis residents gathered at the Northside Movement Center for a non-partisan Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally under the national “Good Trouble Lives On” banner. The event kicked off mobilization efforts for Missouri’s August 4 primary elections, offering educational briefings on Amendments 4 and 5, followed by door-to-door neighborhood canvassing.
Photo courtesy: Phillip Deitch
Local coalitions unified at the Northside Movement Center to mobilize voters, educate on Amendments 4 and 5, and honor the legacy of John Lewis ahead of the August 4 elections.
- Core Focus: Get Out the Vote (GOTV), Voter Education (Amendments 4 & 5), Grassroots Canvassing
Mobilizing the St. Louis Vote: A Day of Non-Partisan Action
Educating the Community on August 4 Ballot Measures
A major highlight of the afternoon was an educational briefing on Amendments 4 and 5, which will appear on the Missouri state ballot this August. Organizers emphasized the importance of non-partisan civic education, encouraging attendees to review state initiatives carefully prior to casting their ballots.
A Broad Coalition Supporting the St. Louis GOTV Good Trouble Lives On Movement
The event featured unity across multiple prominent civic organizations:
- Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Action
- Abortion Action Missouri
- Missouri Workers Center
- Show Up Missouri
- Missouri Voter Protection Coalition
This coalition was supported nationally under John Lewis Day, a joint initiative hosted by the Transformative Justice Coalition, Black Voters Matter, Indivisible, Declaration For American Democracy, and Public Citizen.
Neighborhood Canvassing and Strict Non-Partisan Guidelines
Following the opening rally, volunteers who were able to canvass participated in on-site training sessions and received informational kits before heading into local neighborhoods to mobilize voters.
In keeping with national Good Trouble Lives On principles, organizers maintained a strict non-partisan policy. Participants committed to nonviolent action, agreed not to endorse or oppose any specific candidates or ballot initiatives, and practiced de-escalation methods throughout the day.
For additional context on how local communities carry on civil rights legacies through civic action, see this report on ‘Good Troubles Lives On’ rally held in St. Louis, which details previous voting rights demonstrations and community turnout in the region.
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