All Voting is Local

Understanding the SAVE immigration database as a tool for election officials The program does not share case information with other agencies, a U.S. CIS official says: ‘We don’t refer a noncitizen to ICE.’

"They’ve also raised concerns about how the federal government is using data uploaded by states, and whether using the tool outside its intended purpose could put people’ privacy or voting rights at risk."

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High voter registration should be celebrated, not scrutinized. States shouldn't be targeted for successfully engaging residents in the democratic process.

DOJ Sent Its Latest Demand For Voter Data to the Wrong Person Read more here.

DOJ officials recently requested sensitive voter data from Wisconsin – but sent the request to an official who doesn't even run elections.

It's hard to trust how this voter data will be used when it's already being mishandled for anti-voter agendas.
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Nevada's elections are changing in 2026.

During a new podcast, our very own Nevada State Director Kerry Durmick breaks down new sample ballot changes, bipartisan initiatives that will make voting easier, and more changes voters should be aware of.

Tune in🎧
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DOJ hits states with broad requests for voter rolls, election data Election clerks in both parties, who have been subject to harassment and lawsuits over Trump’s 2020 false election claims, worry about efforts to examine their voting machines.

Federal overreach into election administration, which is each individual state's authority, is becoming more widespread.

We strongly support election officials' commitment to protecting voters and upholding their responsibility to lead fair elections.
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Wisconsin town must have accessible voting machines, federal court rules Trump’s Justice Department has forged ahead in this case even as it has withdrawn from several other voting lawsuits brought under the Biden administration.

A federal appeals court blocked a Wisconsin town from banning electronic machines, because it would have disenfranchised voters with disabilities.

We agree with the court: accessibility for voters is not optional. We must ensure voting works for everyone.
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Today marks 5 years since the passing of John Lewis — a fearless champion for voting rights. We honor him by doing what he taught us: making good trouble for what’s right.

Join us. Let’s carry the torch and show the world that #GoodTroubleLivesOn.

We're proud to stand in solidarity with 600 nonprofit orgs to speak out against efforts from members of Congress to slam nonprofits they disagree with.

These attacks are a dangerous violation of fundamental American freedoms.
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Judge Halts Part of Florida Law Attacking Direct Democracy Read more here.

ICYMI: a federal court has temporarily blocked a new part of a state law that would have made it harder for residents to put citizen-led initiatives on the ballot.

Ballot initiatives are a powerful tool for voters to have a direct say in state law.
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Today is primary day in Arizona's 7th district!

If you run into any problems at the polls, Arizona Election Protection is here to help. Call the hotline at 866-687-8683 if you or anyone you know runs into any problems at the polls.

Happy voting day🗳️

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National Pro-Voter Agenda - All Voting is Local All Voting is Local’s Vision for the Future of Voting An April 2024 survey conducted by All Voting is Local’s Data and Research Team found that the majority (83%) of Americans believe voting should be as easy as possible, and they support policies that would make access equitable for all eligible voters. Since our country’s […]

Task Force Member and @allvotingislocal.bsky.social Executive Director @hannahkfried.bsky.social ‬ was recently featured in Season 2 of @elevateprize.bsky.social’s Nevertheless docuseries. This season highlights leaders who protect democracy and empower change.

Local officials must certify election results, appeals court rules • Georgia Recorder Georgia’s state Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s ruling in a 2024 election case, affirming that local election board members must certify election results by the deadline outlined in state ...

A Georgia appeals court reaffirmed that election officials must certify election results on time – no exceptions.

This ruling upholds a core principle of our democracy: the will of voters cannot be delayed or denied. There’s no place for partisan interference in our elections.
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What would it take for more Michigan voters to access a ballot in Arabic? Translating election materials is complex and costly for municipalities. More statewide coordination could help where federal law doesn’t.

Arabic is the 3rd most spoken language in Michigan – but there’s no state or federal law requiring ballots to be translated into Arabic.

This means thousands of voters are denied the language access they need to fully participate in our democracy.
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All Voting is Local Releases Submitted Comments to EAC Technical Guidelines Development Committee - All Voting is Local WASHINGTON, D.C. –  All Voting is Local submitted comments to the EAC Technical Guidelines Development Committee regarding the draft of the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.1 and the implementatio...

President Trump's executive order is a sweeping attempt to seize control of our elections and silence voters – especially Black, Brown, young, and disabled voices.

Protecting the sanctity of our elections means resisting this dangerous overreach and defending ballot access.
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U.S. Supreme Court Significantly Limits Restraints on Unconstitutional Presidential Actions The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision at the end of its 2024-2025 term that will drastically alter the ability for courts to check presidential power.

"For our system of checks and balances to operate well, courts must be able to protect the rule of law from those who seek to undermine it, even the president."
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Former Supreme Court Justice Kennedy says ‘democracy is at risk’ The retired Reagan appointee joined a forum on threats to judges and the rule of law.

Former Justice Kennedy is right: democracy and freedom are at risk.

Disinformation about our elections and attacks on judges aren't political problems, they're threats to our democracy as a whole. We remain committed to defending our democratic process.
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Badger Books will help Madison's elections run smoothly | Samuel Liebert The Madison Clerk’s Office deserves credit for successfully testing Badger Books — Wisconsin’s electronic poll book system — during the June 17 special election.

Admittedly, cities in Wisconsin adopting electronic pollbooks may not be the most exciting thing you've heard this week but it's critical to making elections more accessible & fair. Read more from my @allvotingislocal.bsky.social colleague @samliebert.bsky.social madison.com/opinion/lett...

The U.S. Supreme Court surprisingly declined Friday to resolve a yearslong saga over voting rights and alleged racial gerrymandering, ordering new arguments over Louisiana's controversial congressional districts. www.law360.com/artic...

State Bills Would Require Passport or Birth Certificate to Register to Vote As the Senate considers the SAVE Act, some state legislators are trying to replicate the bill’s restrictive show-your-papers requirements for voter registration.

"These policies purport to prevent widespread voting by noncitizens, which in reality is not a problem. Instead, the SAVE Act would block tens of millions of American citizens from voting because they don’t have ready access to the documents required."
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National Pro-Voter Agenda - All Voting is Local All Voting is Local’s Vision for the Future of Voting An April 2024 survey conducted by All Voting is Local’s Data and Research Team found that the majority (83%) of Americans believe voting should be...

While attacks on voting rights persist, we remain committed to our mission to expand voter access and remove the barriers that make voting more difficult, particularly for Black, Brown, Native American, and other historically marginalized communities.
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12 years ago today, the Supreme Court gutted the heart of the Voting Rights Act. What's followed has been racist voter ID laws, voter roll purges, cuts to early voting, and a widening racial turnout gap.

We launched our organization because of this. And we're not backing down.

Elevate Studios Confirms Nevertheless Docuseries Season Two with Bold New Focus on Defenders of Democracy, Freedom & Civil Liberties /PRNewswire/ -- The Elevate Prize Foundation, a global nonprofit on a mission to Make Good Famous, announced today that its Nevertheless docuseries is...

🎬 Big news: Our Executive Director, Hannah Fried, is featured in Season 2 of the Nevertheless docuseries by
@elevateprize.bsky.social!

This season spotlights global changemakers protecting democracy, shaping policy, and powering movements.

Don’t miss it ⬇️
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Juneteenth reminds us that freedom has always been delayed but never denied.

From Galveston in 1865 to the ballot box today, Black communities have fought for liberation and the power to decide their futures.

Today, we renew our commitment to protecting and advocating for Black political power.

Voter suppression isn't new, but it's getting bolder.

From massive voter roll purges to strategic polling place closures, anti-voter attacks are everywhere.

That's why we created our National Pro-Voter Agenda: a comprehensive roadmap to defend voters.⤵️
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Minnesota shootings spotlight growing safety risks facing lawmakers Some fear mounting threats could push people away from public service.

Our hearts are with the families of Melissa and Mark Hortman and John and Yvette Hoffman.

Political acts of violence and threats of violence to intimidate, discourage public service, disrupt the function of government, or silence peaceful dissent have no place in this country. bit.ly/4jV6Anp

A 2nd judge halts more of Trump's voting executive order More than a month after a federal judge halted a key portion of President Trump's executive order on voting, another judge has ruled that additional provisions of the order need to pause as well.

✅ Big win for voters.

A federal judge blocked a harmful provision in a recent executive order that would’ve forced people to show proof of citizenship—like a passport—just to register to vote.

The Constitution is clear: states run elections, not the president.
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Lawsuit alleges Elon Musk and affiliated groups used an illegal scheme to induce Wisconsinites to vote in WI Court race On June 10, 2025, Law Forward, Democracy Defenders, and Hecker Fink LLP filed a complaint in Dane County Court on behalf of the nonpartisan Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and a group of Wisconsin voters...

We’re proud to stand alongside our partners @lawfwd.bsky.social and Democracy Defenders Fund as they take action to protect Wisconsin voters and the integrity of our elections.

This lawsuit sends a clear message: our democracy can't be bought.
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"And if the president can single out protests against his policies and deploy the National Guard specifically to suppress them, it endangers the constitutional rights to free speech and free assembly."

The National Guard Deployment in LA Is a Threat to Democracy The law permits such action by the president only in cases of invasion, rebellion, or danger of a rebellion. This is none of those.

"In a democracy — as opposed to a dictatorship — the military should not be used to police citizens unless civilian law enforcement cannot or will not do its job."
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Big congratulations to @allvotingislocal.bsky.social on 3️⃣ independent years doing this essential work! We are so proud to have partnered with you.