State News
Proposed Anti-Voter Resolution Threatens Access to the Ballot for Washoe County Nevadans
LAS VEGAS — In response to Commissioner Jeanne Herman’s recent recommendations made to the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners to adopt Election Resolution R22-28 and direct the Registrar of Voters to implement anti-voter policies by the 2022 primary election, All Voting is Local Nevada State Director Kerry Durmick issued the following statement:
Luzerne County Must Adopt Pro-Voter Agenda for Election Planning
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A coalition of Pennsylvania organizations are urging Luzerne County election officials to adopt pro-voter principles in their planning for future elections. In order to protect the freedom to vote and prevent barriers to the ballot, the organizations are calling on the county to take measures that include ensuring the availability of voting options and voter education materials.
Detroit City Council Must Adopt Pro-Voter Policies for Future Elections
DETROIT — All Voting is Local Michigan, Voters Not Politicians, Detroit Action, and Michigan United are calling on the Detroit City Council to pass a resolution that allows for increased voting access for Detroiters. In the letter, the groups requested that the city council expand early voting access, increase public funding for tools like ballot drop boxes, and take steps to provide faster voting results.
Virtual Press Briefing: Voting Rights Advocates Sound the Alarm on Florida’s Anti-Voter Legislation
TALLAHASSEE — All Voting is Local Florida will host a virtual press briefing in partnership with fellow voting rights advocates on Monday, February 14 at 10 a.m. ET to express their concern over the drastic changes being proposed to Florida’s elections by current legislation.
Proposed Anti-Voter Ballot Measures Threaten Access to Voting for Many Nevadans
LAS VEGAS — In response to two proposed ballot measures submitted to Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske’s office, All Voting is Local Nevada State Director Kerry Durmick issued the following statement:
Advocacy Groups Urge Public Action to Protect the Freedom to Vote
PHOENIX — A coalition of Arizona advocates announced Democracy Pledge AZ, a new public initiative to urge Arizonans to commit to a number of principles that will protect the right to vote.