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The result of this is much bigger than Texas – new maps can impact the balance of power in the House of Representatives and pave the way for other states to re-draw their maps too.

Seeing Texas in the news? Here’s why: Texas lawmakers have proposed a new congressional map that’s looking a little… unbalanced. While it’s normal to re-draw maps to match a changing population, it is NOT normal to do so in the middle of a decade.

Democratic senators reintroduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act The Voting Rights Act of 1965 will turn 60 next week

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HeadCount has always supported fair, accessible and trustworthy elections, which is why we are in support of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

“The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” — John Lewis. We must protect the freedom to vote.

It would make protect voting by:
1️⃣ Protecting against restrictive voter ID requirements
2️⃣ Ending unexpected polling place closures close to Election Day
3️⃣Preventing state and local discrimination in elections by modernizing the Voting Rights Act

The #JohnLewisVRAA would modernize the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by protecting voters from race-based discrimination and help all U.S. voters experience fair elections.

Today the Senate reintroduced the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to make voting easier and more accessible to all. HeadCount supports this bill! Here’s why you should, too 👇#JLVRAA

Our thoughts are with Ozzy Osbourne's family, friends, and Black Sabbath fans everywhere. Rest in peace, Prince of Darkness 🕊️🖤

Vote local and volunteer local 👏⁠
Community events (AKA free events in your area) are a great way to start your volunteering journey with us.Events like local pop ups, farmer’s markets, Pride events and more are a great way to give back to your local community. Sign up today: HeadCount.org/Volunteer

Life can get busy, let us lend you a helping hand. Check or update your voter registration status at HeadCount.org

NYC, EARLY VOTING IS NOW OPEN ‼️🗳️

Find your polling location and make your voice heard: HeadCount.org/NewYork

You showed up and showed out 💪 We always knew people who take action with HeadCount care deeply about our democracy and making their voices heard. THANK YOU for voting!

We do it live 🤳
Tell all your friends that HeadCount is joining your fave artist on tour. Wanna help us register some voters? Sign up to volunteer: HeadCount.org/Volunteer

. @mymorningjacket.bsky.social, Remi Wolf, Tank and the Bangas

.@thebandcake.bsky.social, local community events and naturalization ceremonies

April was good to us 🌸 We spent the month doing what we love at dozens of events including:

@recordstoreday.bsky.social and @joywave.bsky.social

#EarthDay doesn't end on April 22 -- it's a movement that builds a brighter future. By educating yourself on the issues, you can build a more sustainable world through your vote. Make sure you're registered to vote and #VoteEarth at earthday.org/campaign/vote-earth/

@earthdayorg.bsky.social

Happy #EarthDay! You can have a say in environmental policies by voting. Make an impact and register to vote at HeadCount.org🌎

Shannon has helped us register 3,000 voters at various events in her hometown and across the country. If the SAVE Act passes, the voter registration drives Shannon and other volunteers organize would upend.

"HeadCount has carved space for us through music and culture and volunteerism to participate in democracy in a meaningful way" - Shannon.

Various counties in TX are electing community college boards this year. Here's why it matters:
1️⃣ Similar to school boards, community college boards decide how schools run, their budgets, and hiring teachers
These boards can make a huge impact on students' lives, so get out and vote, TX!

Have you ever seen a position on your ballot and had no clue what it meant? We're putting together a series where we go back to basics and explain what each local elected position is responsible for -- first up are governors.
Stay tuned for more positions or learn now at HeadCount.org/DemocracyNotes

BREAKING NEWS: The House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act. The bill will now go to the Senate where it will follow a similar process — but the timing of that isn’t known yet.

NO 👏 OFF 👏 YEARS👏

Voters in Louisiana and Wisconsin showed up and showed out, setting a record breaking voter turnout in their elections. Now that's what we love to see!

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📋 check your voter registration ASAP. If you have recently moved or changed your name, make sure to update your voter registration.

BREAKING NEWS:

🚨The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) Act was introduced to the House TODAY. This bill would make it harder to register to vote. Here what you can do:

2️⃣ The winner will give their party a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
3️⃣ The state Supreme Court is the highest court in a state. They decide on cases on a range of topics, like abortion, elections and even capital punishment. Their decisions are final and binding in the state.

Okay so you heard about the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election and might be thinking, so what? Here's why we think you should care (even if you don't live in Wisconsin)
1️⃣ The two judges are running for a 10(!) year term. We can't even begin to think about 2035 😵‍💫

Here’s what we know so far. Learn more from the Institute for Responsive Government:
responsivegov.org/research/key...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...