All Voting is Local

Sam Liebert: Absentee voting is not a privilege, it is a core feature of free elections In recent court filings, attorneys for the former Madison city clerk advanced a troubling argument: that absentee voting is a privilege, not a right.

"Absentee voting is not a “privilege” that voters gamble on at their own risk...Treating it otherwise weakens the shared understanding that every valid vote deserves to be counted and protected."

🖋️- AVL WI state director Sam Liebert

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All Voting is Local Responds to Trump’s “Frenzied Pace of Attacks” & Election Power Grab - All Voting is Local WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to accelerating attacks against the freedom to vote by the Trump administration, Hannah Fried, co-founder and CEO of All Voting is Local, issued the following statement:...

This moment demands action. We must mobilize now and send a clear, unified message: hands off our votes.

Our freedom to vote is not negotiable, and we won't allow it to be taken away from us. Read our full statement: allvotingislocal.org/statements/a...

This comes on the heels of this admin escalating their attacks on the freedom to vote: from last week's FBI raid of the Fulton County election office to demands for private data, it's clear that these actions are intended to undermine voters and intimidate election officials.

This week, Donald Trump announced his intent to “nationalize” elections. This proposal would dismantle a system that has always been run by trusted state and local officials, from volunteer poll workers to county clerks and registrars. This isn't reform, it's a blatant power grab.

Trump's latest call to nationalize elections is another desperate attempt to see just how far he can go in meddling with our elections and silencing voters.

This moment calls on us to come together and send a clear message: hands off our vote.
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Rejecting these policies sends a powerful message to Michigan voters that their county is dedicated to protecting their constitutional right to vote. #HandsOffMIVote

Thank you to the Washtenaw County
Board of Commissioners for voting unanimously to adopt a pro-voter resolution opposing documentary proof-of-citizenship policies that would require a birth certificate or passport to register to vote in Michigan!

Steil introduces voting bill that draws condemnation from voting rights advocates • Wisconsin Examiner Voting rights advocates say the legislation would increase needless barriers for voters, and undermines trust in a secure election system.

ICYMI: @erikgunn.bsky.social covers U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil voting bill. Voting rights expert at @allvotingislocal.bsky.social says, "It strips states & local election officials of flexibility & imposes 1-size-fits-all rules that don’t reflect how elections actually work ...."

Maricopa Recorder Justin Heap Must Resign to Ensure Arizona’s Elections Remain Free and Fair - All Voting is Local Phoenix, AZ – Following the Maricopa County Recorder Chief of Staff, Sam Stone, posting to social media alleging an upcoming civil war and other highly politicized social media posts, the Maricopa Boa...

Recorder Heap must resign immediately.

When a chief election official refuses to condemn violent political rhetoric—and instead uses it to attack checks and balances—he disqualifies himself from office.

Arizona voters deserve nonpartisan, accountable election officials. Period.
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There’s no denying that this week’s FBI raid of the Fulton County election office was about silencing voters and seizing control over our elections.

It’s an attempt to undo how elections in America have always been conducted—by trusted local election officials.

Trump Administration Has Sued More than 20 States for Refusing to Turn Over Voter Files The Justice Department’s attempts to collect sensitive voter information are part of a plan to interfere with elections.

States, not the federal government, have the authority to run elections, including maintaining accurate voter rolls. The Trump administration’s aggressive efforts to access voter files is a clear attempt to take that power away.
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“I really think they are using Georgia as a blueprint to see what they can get away with…if they can get away with this here, what’s going to stop them from attempting to do this in other states?” - AVL GA State Director Kristin Nabers

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Trump Administration’s Political Vendetta Escalates With FBI Raid at Fulton County Election Office - All Voting is Local January 28, 2026 ATLANTA – All Voting is Local Georgia State Director Kristin Nabers issued the following statement in response to the FBI raiding the elections office in Georgia’s Fulton County in co...

Six years after losing the 2020 election, this administration is still attempting to undermine elections by seizing ballots & pushing false claims that have been repeatedly disproven.

Our statement on today’s FBI raid at the Fulton County Election office: allvotingislocal.org/statements/t...

‘Five alarm fire for democracy’: Dems, voting advocates voice outrage at FBI raid of Georgia elections office Outrage and grave concern about the midterm elections followed in the wake of the FBI’s court-authorized raid of the Fulton County, Georgia elections office.

NEW: Georgia's @allvotingislocal.bsky.social said the real reason for the seizure of Fulton County’s ballots is to fuel Trump’s false narratives — not to uncover an actual crime.

The response comes after the FBI raided the county’s election office this morning searching for 2020 election records.

Ep 33: When They Come for Your Ballot with Hannah Fried Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · 01/09/2026 · 1h 9m

When politics feels like a full-body stress test, we ask the real question: how do we defend democracy now? Nora & I talk with Hannah Fried of All Voting Is Local on how voter suppression actually works, and how people fight back.

The events in Minneapolis this weekend are devastating. Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old ICU nurse with the VA, was killed while trying to protect a woman during a violent ICE operation. The Administration's lies about what happened throw salt on the wound of a tragic loss.

Our CEO and Co-Founder @hannahkfried.bsky.social recently joined @inthemeanwhile.bsky.social to discuss why the fight for voting rights is year-round, how you can get involved, and the critical role election officials play in protecting our democracy.

🎧 Tune in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUb8...

How election officials keep your ballot secure after you’ve voted it When the chain of custody is not maintained, voters can be disenfranchised.

Your vote is protected every step of the way. Behind the scenes, election officials follow rigorous chain-of-custody procedures to secure ballots and ensure every vote is counted and every voice is heard.

Learn more about the process: www.votebeat.org/2026/01/16/c...

State Voting Laws Roundup: 2025 in Review Breaking a five-year trend, state legislatures in 2025 enacted more laws restricting voting access than expanding it.

They wouldn’t be trying this hard to take your vote away if it didn’t matter.

According to research from @brennancenter.org, state legislatures enacted at least 31 restrictive voting laws in 2025—and 30 will be in effect for 2026 midterm elections.
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How State Legislators Can Protect Election Integrity and Security This issue brief outlines state legislators’ tools to ensure elections remain secure, accessible, and trusted.

Check out our latest resource, created in partnership with @state-futures.bsky.social, which outlines concrete actions state legislators can take to protect election integrity and security ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Today, the protections he fought so hard for are under attack at every level of government, and the fight for our freedom to vote is urgent.

As we honor Dr. King’s legacy today, we recommit to carrying it forward by fighting for a democracy that invites everyone in. 🗳️

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for a democracy where every voice could be heard—because voting is the foundation of civil rights, economic justice, and freedom.

The Voting Rights Act was hard-won because he refused to accept a democracy that excluded Black and Brown voters.

We applaud the state officials who are standing up for voter privacy and refusing to comply with arbitrary demands.

As efforts continue to weaken trust in our elections, it’s critical that we support election officials who are committed to protecting voters and our democracy.

Ep 33: When They Come for Your Ballot with Hannah Fried Podcast Episode · In the Meanwhile · 01/09/2026 · 1h 9m

This week was…😳😩🤬. But we’re ending it with some fire and pragmatic hope in the form of a much needed convo with Hannah Fried of @allvotingislocal.bsky.social. She’s doing the necessary work of protecting the vote—yes even in THESE times—for all of us. Listen in: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...

Yesterday, ICE killed a woman in Minneapolis, a community member trying to protect her neighbors. This comes on the heels of lies and gaslighting straight from the White House around Jan. 6 and in the midst of ongoing violence perpetrated by the administration.

DOJ’s Voter Rolls Lawsuit Puts Arizona’s Voters at Risk - All Voting is Local Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits in two additional states, including Arizona, seeking access to complete voter registration lists. The information requested by the DOJ ext...

We applaud Secretary of State Fontes for pushing back against the DOJ’s attempt to access sensitive voter data. Protecting voters and state election authority is essential to a maintaining a healthy democracy.

Read our statement on the DOJ’s new lawsuit in AZ: allvotingislocal.org/statements/d...

5 years ago today, violent insurrectionists attempted to subvert the will of millions of voters and overturn the results of a free and fair election—an attack on the very foundation of our democracy.

In a democracy, leaders are chosen at the ballot box, not through coups.

All eyes on secretary of state races – with 2028 White House at stake Voters will choose secretaries of state in contests that could play key role in outcome of 2028 presidential election

“With essentially a federal government full court press trying to influence election policies & procedures that have historically belonged to the states, I think secretaries of state will continue & increase in importance,” — AVL AZ State Director Alex Gulotta www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

All we want for Christmas is a democracy that works for everyone 🎁🗳️

“Georgia’s administration of voter rolls is already safe and locked in. One of the only things that could jeopardize that is a potentially unconstitutional intervention from the federal government.”

Our statement on the DOJ suing Georgia for voter data ⬇️
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