State News
U.S. Supreme Court Fails Wisconsin Voters, Democracy
All Voting is Local Wisconsin State Director Shauntay Nelson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s order, which reversed a lower court’s ruling that extended the deadline for voters to submit absentee ballots in Wisconsin’s April 7 election and presidential preference primary:
Georgia Policymakers Are Prioritizing Partisan Politics Over Democracy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Aklima Khondoker, Georgia State Director of All Voting is Local, issued the following statement in response to Georgia House Speaker David Ralston’s statements regarding Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s proposal to mail absentee ballot request forms to all voters in the state.
All Voting is Local Expands to Georgia; Names Aklima Khondoker New State Director
All Voting is Local welcomed Aklima Khondoker as its Georgia State Director. Khondoker brings on-the-ground experience to All Voting is Local as it expands its fight to Georgia.
Wisconsin Must Expand Absentee Voting to Every State Voter Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
All Voting is Local and nine statewide voting rights organizations called on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, legislative leaders and election officials to immediately send absentee ballots to all registered voters statewide in advance of the April 7 primary to protect public safety and democracy.
Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Ensure Election Changes are Accessible for Native American Communities
PHOENIX – All Voting is Local - Arizona and Arizona Advocacy Network released the following joint statement in response to Arizona SB1077—a bill that would move the state to all mail voting. The groups urged state lawmakers to consult Native American leaders before approving such a significant change to how Arizonans cast their ballots.
Florida Officials Must Provide Updated Polling Place Information, Safety Precautions to Voters Before March 17 Primary
TALLAHASSEE--All Voting is Local Florida and the League of Women Voters of Florida urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee to immediately post online accurate, up-to-date information about widespread polling place closures statewide and list all safety precautions taken to protect public health, before tomorrow’s primary election.