Fair Elections Center is a national, nonpartisan voting rights and election reform 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, D.C.

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Our Mission

We are a non-partisan organization dedicated to safeguarding the future of our democracy through innovative efforts focused on voting rights and civic engagement.

Our Vision

We envision a civic ecosystem where all people can easily and freely participate in our democracy and where this participation is actively supported and valued by our local communities, institutions and government.

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Our mission is to use litigation and advocacy to remove barriers to registration and voting, particularly those disenfranchising underrepresented and marginalized communities, and to improve election administration. 

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About 39 million Americans voted in-person on Election Day last year, while about 115 million Americans voted before Election Day, either by mail or during early voting. ⁠

About 20 million registered voters didn`t cast their ballot at all. ⁠

Polling locations, or the places where voters go to cast their ballot in-person, have drastically dwindled over the last decade. Our Communications Intern Yasmine Ganemtore takes a look at the factors that go into opening and closing a polling location, and how public engagement and policy change are necessary to keep polling locations open and accessible. ⁠

Read more at the link in our bio (bit.ly/pollinglocationsblog)
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Did you know your municipal clerk is the reason your vote gets counted, your records are secure, and your local government runs efficiently? This week, we celebrate their behind-the-scenes brilliance.👏⁠

Thank you, municipal clerks, for all you do! #MunicipalClerkWeek #CivicHeroes
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🚨Michigan🚨⁠

House Joint Resolution B’s unnecessary and burdensome requirements would prevent tens of thousands of American citizens from voting. Learn more at promotethevotemi.com/hjrb (link in bio). #NoOnHJRB
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Are you a civic-minded student, faculty, staff member, administrator, or community partner at a college or university? Do you have ideas and proven strategies around voter outreach, community engagement, and strengthening our civic ethos? ⁠

Submit a proposal to present at the Civic Learning and Social Change Conference in Long Beach, California this December! ⁠

This joint effort between @naspapics and Fair Elections Center will lean on the expertise of student affairs professionals as catalysts for enhancing civic learning and social change through community, curiosity, advocacy, pedagogy, and strategic thinking. ⁠

Submit your proposal before May 29th for consideration. Learn more: naspa.org/events/civic-learning-and-social-change-conference (link in bio)
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¡Sí, se puede!

The latest blog post from Fair Elections Center highlights Dolores Huerta, a prominent civil rights leader who has spent her life fighting for the rights of farm workers, women, and marginalized communities.

Read more about Huerta’s continuing legacy, including her voting rights work, at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fec_doloreshuerta)
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The SAVE Act just passed the House of Representatives.⁠

The truth is this so-called “SAVE” Act isn’t about saving anyone — it’s about silencing voters. If this bill is passed by the Senate and signed into law, it would impact everyone, but especially burden military voters, tribal voters, rural voters, survivors of natural disasters, communities of colors, and tens of millions of married people in America who have changed their names.⁠

It’s now up to the Senate to do the right thing and reject his bill, and our representatives should instead pass laws that ensure everyone, regardless of how much money they have or where they come from, can have a say in our government.⁠

Learn more at the link in our bio (fairelectionscenter.org/advocacy/save-act-2025/)
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The Florida Legislature is currently debating lots of important bills that affect young people! Get the scoop on what`s going on and how you can take action!⁠

Join FEC Policy Director Michelle Kanter Cohen and Florida State Coordinator D`Bria Bradshaw, along with other leaders in youth organizing, this Thursday to discuss bills moving through the Florida Legislature now that impact youth! 👇️⁠

🗓️ Thursday, April 10⁠
⏰️ 6:30 PM EDT ⁠
📍 Virtual ⁠
🔗 https://www.mobilize.us/s/9N4Zhb (link in bio)⁠
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🚨Texas🚨⁠

Who’s ready to takeover the Texas Capitol? Grab your friends, bring your energy, and let’s make some noise! Youth Capitol Takeover is THE event for Texans ready to make change. Reserve your spot today and be part of the movement!⁠

Register at the link in our bio (mobilize.us/movetexas/event/754211/?utm_source=CVP)
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🚨Florida🚨⁠

Join Campus Vote Project, @floridastudentpower, and our partners for Youth Power at the Capitol April 14-16! ⁠

This program is dedicated to mobilizing youth across Florida and cultivating the next generation of community leaders poised to drive change during the state’s legislative session. ⁠

Register today at the link in our bio (bit.ly/YPAC2025act)⁠
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Earlier this week, the White House signed an executive order in an attempt to reshape the way US elections are run. Among other provisions, the EO claims to have the power to force the use of documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, require states to receive all ballots by Election Day (regardless of state law), and threatens to take away federal funding from agencies that do not comply with the order. ⁠

But let us be very clear: The Constitution explicitly gives the states and Congress the authority to set the rules for elections — not the president. ⁠

Share our statement from FEC President and Founder Robert Brandon at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fec_eostatement)
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April 1 is Election Day in Wisconsin, and voters will decide who the next justice on the Supreme Court of Wisconsin will be, potentially tipping the balance of the court.⁠

Today is the last day to register to vote in person at your municipal clerk`s office. Don`t miss this chance to make your voice heard! Get registered, get educated, and make a plan to vote at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fecwivote)
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🚨Arizona🚨 Are you ready to make an impact? ⁠

Join Campus Vote Project and Mesa Community College for a two-part experience where you`ll learn how to navigate the Arizona State Legislature, advocate for causes you care about, and put your skills into action at the State Capitol! ⁠

Note: You do not have to participate in both events. These events are intended for educational purposes only. Our goal is to provide information and resources to help participants engage in civic learning. We do not advocate for or endorse any specific political party, candidate, or policy. ⁠

Spaces are limited, so sign up today at the link in our bio (bit.ly/azlegislativeadvocacy)⁠
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