<% if Date.today < Date.parse('2017-03-21') %>
We're seeking more volunteers to help us run this site. <a href="https://www.mysociety.org/2017/02/23/could-you-join-the-whatdotheyknow-team?utm_source=whatdotheyknow.com&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=volunteers_feb_2017&utm_content=banner+join+volunteer">See our blog post for more information.</a>
<% end %>

<% if Date.today < Date.parse('2017-05-09') %>
Need a response before the General Election? Authorities have 20 working days to respond so <%= link_to 'make your request', select_authority_path %> before May 9<sup>th</sup>.
<% elsif Date.today == Date.parse('2017-05-09') %>
Need a response before the General Election? Authorities have 20 working days to respond so <%= link_to 'make your request', select_authority_path %> today!
<% end %>

Add banner about last day to make request before election
Add banner about last day to make request before election

May 9th is last day to guarantee response before the election (assuming
authority responds promptly).
