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Georgia’s State Election Board Undermines Elections by Issuing Subpoena Over 2020 Results
ATLANTA – Today, All Voting is Local and several pro-democracy groups in Georgia released the following statement after the State Election Board voted 3 to 1 to subpoena Fulton County over ballots from the 2020 general election: “The decision by the three-person anti-voter majority on the Georgia State Election Board…
All Voting is Local Highlights National Voter Registration Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In honor of National Voter Registration Day, All Voting is Local Executive Director Hannah Fried released the following statement: “The power of American democracy rests in the hands of the people—and the officials who are responsible for ensuring the voice of the people is heard through free…
All Voting is Local Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In celebration of the anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, All Voting is Local’s Executive Vice President of Policy and Analytics, Dr. Nicholas Martinez, released the following statement: “As we mark the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA), All Voting is Local recognizes…
All Voting is Local Statement re: 12th Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the 12th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, in which the U.S. Supreme Court gutted the “pre-clearance” requirement of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act that required certain jurisdictions with a history of racial discrimination to seek Department of Justice approval before changing voting laws,…
Win for Nevada Voters: Pro-Voter Language Accessibility Bill Passes
Carson City, NV — Today, AB 367 passed into law. Upon implementation, this bill will improve language accessibility in Nevada’s elections by expanding translation and interpretation services and requiring all election communications from the state to be in English and Spanish. In response, All Voting is Local Nevada Campaign…
Governor’s Signing of Bill That Will Increase Voter Access in Tribal Communities a Tremendous Victory
Carson City, NV — Governor Lombardo signed SB 421 into law last night. Upon implementation, this bill will make important changes to increase voter access in Nevada’s Tribal Nations by guaranteeing adequate staff and requiring training that is either virtual or on Tribal land. In response, All Voting is…