All Voting in the News
October 10, 2024 via 19th News
Many voters were impacted by the recent hurricanes in the south, and activists pushed for states like Florida to extend the voter registration deadline to help provide them with extra flexibility, to no avail.
It just feels like they’re not looking at the lay of the land holistically when assessing barriers.
-Brad Ashwell, Florida state director
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
October 7, 2024 via Colorado Pols
Mis- and disinformation about election results (and the people voting) can potentially have real consequences come November.
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.
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
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.