All Voting in the News
October 7, 2024 via Colorado Pols
Mis- and disinformation about election results (and the people voting) can potentially have real consequences come November.
The attacks on voter eligibility, lies about immigrants and voting, are also attacks on methods of voting. These are about laying groundwork for challenging results.
–Hannah Fried, Executive Director
I understand maybe it’s politically expedient or politically savvy to buy into the big lie and the mis- and disinformation that’s around drop boxes, but also, at the same time, you’re going to have more voter participation if you have this option.
–Sam Liebert, Wisconsin state director
October 3, 2024 via VoteBeat
Some Wisconsin local election officials are refusing to put ballot drop boxes in their jurisdictions despite evidence that they would increase voter turnout.
September 13, 2024 via The Guardian
Florida law enforcement officials are showing up at the homes of some residents who signed onto a petition to get abortion rights on the ballot, and some are claiming that it’s an effort to intimidate voters.
It’s been clear from day one that the purpose of the election police was to harass voters who don’t have the same viewpoints as the governor.
-Brad Ashwell, Florida state director
With all eyes on Georgia this election year, how we respond during this inflection point will have national consequences.
–Kristin Nabers, Georgia state director
September 3, 2024 via COURIER
Recently, Georgia’s State Election Board passed a set of anti-democratic and anti-voter measures that could lead to the further disenfranchisement of Georgia’s voters. The board continues to pass harmful, confusing, and potentially unlawful rules at a breakneck pace.
July 10, 2024 via Nevada Current
Washoe County, Nevada refused to certify the results of two primary elections, opening the door to misinformation and conspiracy theories.