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Democratic Association of Secretaries of State. Working to elect Democratic Secretaries of State since 2009. [email protected] https://demsofstate.org/ https://linktr.ee/demsofstate

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · Aug 13

🗳️ ANNOUNCEMENT: DASS just launched an interactive map of our 2026 battleground states!

Democracy is under attack like never before. Find out which Secretaries are on the ballot in your state - and how you can protect your vote and our democracy.

2026 Battlefield Map - Democratic Association of Secretaries of State | DASS

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI...

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 7h

Voters of color deserve fair representation.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 9h

🚨🚨🚨 Trump and the GOP are targeting Democratic-led cities by blocking nearly $28 billion in grants for more than 200 projects - including critical investments in energy and transportation.

These cuts will hurt Americans - no matter their party.

Trump Halts Billions in Grants for Democratic Districts During Shutdown

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 12h

Trump's economy is a complete disaster.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 14h

No more stalling. Swear in Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight, the GOP will continue to drag on this government shutdown solely because they refuse to work with Democrats on a common-sense proposal that would protect Americans’ health care.

The GOP is standing with their billionaire donors - not the American people.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 1d

#ICYMI: Bowing to Trump’s demands, the North Carolina GOP just announced plans for yet another rigged congressional map - even though NC is already one of the most gerrymandered states in the country.

Trump knows he’d lose North Carolina - so he’s trying to rig it ahead of time.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 1d

Americans are struggling to pay their bills while the GOP is busy with their billionaire buddies.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 1d

Tomorrow, SCOTUS will hear Louisiana v. Callais - a case that could gut the Voting Rights Act, erase decades of progress on racial representation in Congress, and give the GOP a major hold on House power.

Communities of color deserve fair representation.

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Supreme Court redistricting ruling could upend decades of voting rights law – and tilt the balance of power in Washington

A case being argued at the US Supreme Court could undo one of the last remaining protections for minority voters in a Civil Rights-era voting law.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 2d

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the history and heritage of Indigenous communities - and reaffirm our commitment to working in partnership for a more just and equitable future.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 5d

Trump is willing to harm innocent Americans just to get revenge on his opponents.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 5d

🚨🚨🚨 Next week, SCOTUS will hear a case that could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act - one of the last safeguards against racist gerrymandering.

This would effectively hand the GOP 27 more House seats and lock in their control for a generation.

GOP Could Lock in House Control for a Generation if SCOTUS Ends Key VRA Protection, Report Warns

Read more here.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 5d

“I’m begging you to pass this legislation. My kids could die.”

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 5d

🚨 If the shutdown drags into next week and Congress fails to act, it will mark the first time in modern history U.S. service members miss a paycheck during a government shutdown.

Families will suffer - because the GOP is refusing to do its job.

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'My kids could die': Military mom begs Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown

On C-SPAN, House Speaker Mike Johnson heard from one military mom who begged him to bring lawmakers back to pass a standalone bill to provide military troops pay.

abcnews.go.com

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 6d

This is Trump's economy.

IRS furloughs nearly half its staff amid shutdown, prompting chaos and confusion | CNN Politics

The Internal Revenue Service began furloughing nearly half its staff Wednesday because of the ongoing government shutdown, sparking chaos and confusion among employees as the news rippled through…

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 6d

“I have the will and responsibility of almost 800,000 people to represent, and I need to fight for them. [...] I’m going to continue to highlight the hypocrisy and the fact that this is dangerous. It’s dangerous for our democracy.” - @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social on the GOP stalling her swear in

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 6d

Kristi Noem let a Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist ride in her official motorcade - a man who once said, “We need a war, bro,” about his own country.

The GOP isn’t distancing itself from violent insurrection - they’re embracing it.

Jan. 6 Insurrectionist Travels In Kristi Noem’s Portland Motorcade

The Oregon GOP political operative was pardoned by Trump on his first day back in office. On Tuesday, he was part of Noem’s entourage.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 6d

SCOTUS appears poised to back a GOP push to restrict mail-in voting - while paving the way for losing candidates to more easily challenge election results in court.

Election denialism has no place in our democracy.

DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 7d

🗳️ Reminder: For the most accurate, up-to-date election information, always rely on trusted sources - like your state’s Secretary of State website or partners such as CanIVote.org. AI chatbots aren’t reliable and may provide outdated or incorrect information.

MIT researchers studied 16 million election-related AI responses. They found chatbots are 'sensitive to steering,' raising questions about LLMs' neutrality | Fortune

The researchers found that, to varying degrees, the models’ responses tended to be swayed by users sharing demographic information.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 7d

Speaker Johnson is blocking Rep.-Elect Adelita Grijalva from being sworn in, claiming “we’re in pro forma session” - even though he swore in GOP members during a similar session earlier this year - further delaying a House vote on the Epstein files.

No more excuses, Mikey.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 7d

The @brennancenter.org just released a damning timeline of Trump’s attacks on democracy - from rewriting election laws to intimidating officials.

Dems of State are on the frontlines. We WILL protect our country's free, fair, safe, and secure elections.

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 7d

🚨🚨🚨 SCOTUS will hear arguments today in a GOP-backed case that could open the floodgates to post-election chaos - letting candidates challenge state election laws for “ideological reasons” and turning elections into a litigation free-for-all. 👇

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GOP-Backed SCOTUS Case Could Open Floodgates for More Post-Election Chaos

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 8d

October 6-0 is #NationalVoterEducationWeek! Recently married, moved, or turned 18? Get registered to vote - or update an existing registration at: bit.ly/2025nvrdreg #VoteReady 🗳️

If you’re looking to register to vote or check/update your voter registration, you’re in the right place! Not sure if you need to update your registration? Here’s a list of reasons to check your…

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DASS @demsofstate.bsky.social · 8d

#ICYMI: Utah Republicans passed a gerrymandered congressional map and a bill to block courts from overturning it. Voters demanded fair maps - but the GOP’s response was to rig the rules instead.

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Utah GOP Passes Gerrymandered Map, While Handcuffing Courts