All Voting is Local Action Applauds the Introduction of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act 

September 19, 2023 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). In response, Melissa Grigsby, executive vice president of communications for All Voting is Local Action, released the following statement: “When the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was initially signed into…

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Report: Wisconsin DMV Restrictions Disenfranchise Voters Already Struggling to Make Their Voices Heard

MILWAUKEE — Since implementation of Wisconsin’s 2011 voter ID law, limited access to Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) services has created needless and discriminatory barriers to the ballot for tens of thousands of Wisconsinites who now need an acceptable form of photo ID for voting. According to a report released today by All Voting is Local, in partnership with the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, these barriers have disproportionately impacted Wisconsinites of color, students, people with disabilities, and older adults.

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Florida’s Arrest of Voters Shows Gov. DeSantis Is Willing to Politically Weaponize Election Police

TALLAHASSEE —  All Voting is Local Action’s Florida State Director Brad Ashwell issued the following statement in response to Gov. Ron DeSantis announcing the arrest of 20 individuals for supposed voting crimes: “This confirms what we’ve feared about Florida’s Office of Election Crimes and Security: It will be used to…

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All Voting is Local Welcomes Brad Ashwell, Florida State Director

WASHINGTON--All Voting is Local welcomed Brad Ashwell as Florida State Director. “We are excited to have Brad join the All Voting is Local team as we fight to protect and expand the right to vote in Florida,” said Hannah Fried, All Voting is Local National Campaign Director.  “Our work in Florida to improve how elections are run is urgent and we are pleased to have Brad join us as we strive to build a democracy where every voice is heard.”

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