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Verified Voting @verifiedvoting.org · 5h

Last week, we teamed up with @allvotingislocal.bsky.social for “Safeguarding the Midterms,” a discussion on election safety, accessibility, and what we can all do to protect the vote.

Watch our panelists explore ways we can defend democracy at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iudi... #elections

Webinar Recording: Safeguarding The Midterms

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 7h

Happening now: #SCOTUS oral argument in redistricting case Louisiana v Callais. If the Court weakens Section 2 of the Voting Right Act, it will turn back decades of progress in protecting equal representation for voters of color. Listen live: bit.ly/4h9xDLT

Live Oral Argument Audio

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 7h

Arizona’s vote-by-mail system has strengthened democracy for decades, making voting easier and turnout higher.
But misinformation threatens to upend that progress.

Read our AZ Senior Democracy Defense Manager’s op-ed on why protecting vote-by-mail matters.
azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/10...

A crusade against vote by mail is growing | Arizona Capitol Times

Voters must continue to ensure that vote-by-mail and other proven election systems remain protected from these baseless attempts to undermine them.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 1d

This case isn’t just about legal language — it’s about the future of fair representation and equal access to the ballot.

All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 1d

Section 2 has been key in challenging racially discriminatory redistricting plans and voting laws across the country. Weakening it would make it harder to fight back against voter suppression in court.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 1d

At the center of these arguments is Section 2 — the most litigated part of the VRA.

Section 2 prohibits any voting law, practice, or map that results in the “denial or abridgement of the right of any citizen of the United States to vote on account of race or color.”

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 1d

For decades, the VRA has helped dismantle barriers that kept Black voters from the ballot box and ensure they have an equal opportunity to make their voice heard. But in recent years, the Supreme Court has already weakened key provisions.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 1d

This week, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments that could deal another major blow to the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) — a cornerstone of our democracy that protects voters of color from discrimination.

Here’s what you need to know 🧵

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Supreme Court once again eyes overturning key part of Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court is considering a Louisiana redistricting case that could determine whether states are required to draw majority Black and Latino districts.

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Legal Defense Fund @legaldefensefund.bsky.social · 5d

The VRA is a tool for equal representation. On Oct. 15, SCOTUS will rehear Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2.

“This case is about whether Black voters will continue to have the ability to elect candidates of their choice.” – Deuel Ross, LDF Deputy Director of Litigation

Deuel Ross, LDF Deputy Director of Litigation speaking at a podium with a "Fight for Fair Maps" sign, surrounded by a group of individuals holding signs with the same message, at an LDF event.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 5d

Voter education fills the gap between registering and casting your ballot. 🗳️

Get practical tools to understand your ballot, find your polling place, and vote with confidence.

Get #VoteReady this #NationalVoterEducationWeek!

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Heads up, Florida voters!

If you renewed your ID after July 31, 2024, your new number may not match your voter file. In a new article, AVL Florida State Director Brad Ashwell breaks down what’s happening and what voters need to do to take action ⬇️

www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/04/c...

Commentary: Administrative DMV changes affect voter registration

Call your supervisor of elections and confirm your voter record includes your current ID number. Your vote may depend on it.

www.orlandosentinel.com

All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 8d

“The question now, more than 150 years after Black people fought to make America a multiracial democracy, is whether the Supreme Court still respects this fundamental aspect of our constitutional order.”

slate.com/news-and-pol...

The Supreme Court Is Being Tested on History Once Again

The leading arguments in support of Black voting rights were race-conscious at their core.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 9d

We're hiring! We're looking for a dynamic and engaged Executive Assistant to provide administrative leadership and support to our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), including Executive Vice Presidents (EVPs) and other members of the SLT.

Learn more: allvotingislocal.applytojob.com/apply/f23jz9...

Executive Assistant - All Voting is Local - Career Page

Apply to Executive Assistant at All Voting is Local in Washington, DC.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 14d

"States must equip local election officials and law enforcement with the tools to understand their rights and obligations in the face of federal interference, including how to respond and coordinate."

Important read from @brennancenter.org ⤵️
www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

What to Expect Next in the Trump Administration’s Strategy to Meddle with the Vote

Efforts to protect the coming elections must begin now.

www.brennancenter.org

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Hannah Fried @hannahkfried.bsky.social · 15d

I'm delighted & humbled to share that I've been named to the 2025 #TIME100NEXT! This is more than recognition, it’s a renewed call to build a democracy that reflects all of us. I'm grateful to continue this work with @allvotingislocal.bsky.social and dedicated advocates. time.com/next

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David E. Sullivan @dsulliva2.bsky.social · 15d

So well deserved for this true voting rights leader

All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 15d

We’re proud to share our Executive Director @hannahkfried.bsky.social has been named to the #TIME100NEXT list in recognition of her advocacy and leadership in removing barriers to the ballot box and protecting our democracy.

Read her profile today in @time.com: time.com/next

Meet the 2025 TIME100 Next

Check out TIME's list of rising stars who are shaping the future

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 15d

We’re proud to share our Executive Director @hannahkfried.bsky.social has been named to the #TIME100NEXT list in recognition of her advocacy and leadership in removing barriers to the ballot box and protecting our democracy.

Read her profile today in @time.com: time.com/next

Meet the 2025 TIME100 Next

Check out TIME's list of rising stars who are shaping the future

time.com

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 16d

We agree: these requests are about intimidation and control, not strengthening our democracy. Voters shouldn’t be used as pawns for political games.

All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 16d

Election experts are calling the DOJ’s request for states to turn over sensitive voter information “an attempt to sow seeds of doubt in the election system,”

Read more ⤵️ talkingpointsmemo.com/news/doj-kee...

DOJ Keeps Escalating Its Attempts to Get Ahold of States’ Voter Rolls

A series of attempts by President Trump’s Justice Department to access voter...

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 19d

“This is an overstepping of this administration’s authority without being clear about its intentions and plans. This isn’t normal.” — AVL Michigan State Director Ashiya Brown

Read our full statement: t.co/pRKdxj0hFP

https://allvotingislocal.org/statements/trump-administration-further-weaponizing-department-of-justice-with-lawsuits-over-voter-rolls/

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 19d

The DOJ just filed lawsuits against 6 states demanding access to voters’ sensitive personal data like addresses, driver’s license numbers, and Social Security info.

This is nothing more than a dangerous abuse of power designed to undermine trust in our elections.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 20d

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We joined local partners to call out the Georgia State Election Board for their decision to subpoena ballots from the 2020 election.

This likely unlawful investigation is driven by disinformation and conspiracy theories, and it undermines our democracy.

Georgia’s State Election Board Undermines Elections by Issuing Subpoena Over 2020 Results - All Voting is Local

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 fro...

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 22d

WI still has 200-year-old law that lets officials randomly throw out ballots when counts don’t match.

Our WI State Director Sam Liebert talked to @votebeat.org about how this gut-wrenching practice silences voters. Learn how new legislation could end this practice:
www.votebeat.org/wisconsin/20...

Wisconsin election bill would ban a practice that clerks detest

A longstanding state law allows officials to remove ballots at random to iron out discrepancies in tallies. “Every one of those ballots — it’s an American citizen’s hopes and dreams,” says one former ...

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 23d

All Voting proudly joined a coalition of nearly 600 nonprofits in an open letter calling for an end to threats against nonprofit organizations, political violence, and the escalation of political division.

Read the statement below ⬇️

Public Citizen @publiccitizen.bsky.social · 26d

Over 600 organizations signed an open letter urging Trump to end his unjustified targeting of nonprofits.

Weaponizing the government doesn't prevent political division - it escalates it.

The President should be calling for unity, not deepening the country's divides.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 27d

This strategy plays out through what we call "pink lines"—seemingly modest measures that normalize and pave the way for more draconian voting restrictions…this is a crisis in slow motion—and we are watching it play out state-by-state.”

time.com/7317625/vote...

Voter Registration is Being Undermined Across America

Hannah Fried raises concerns about efforts to pass severe restrictions on voter registration.

time.com

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