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We are a non-partisan organization dedicated to safeguarding the future of our democracy through innovative efforts focused on voting rights and civic engagement.
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.
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.Β
The Campus Vote Project team is expanding! Apply to be our next Michigan State Coordinator today! β
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fairelectionscenter.org/careers (link in bio)
Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a defining moment in the civil rights movement when John Lewis and other brave activists risked their lives for the right to vote, and helped secure the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.β
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Yesterday, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was reintroduced into the U.S. House of Representatives. More than a decade after the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, scores of restrictive laws have been passed, taking away our power to shape our futures. The John Lewis VRAA is essential to restoring freedom to vote for all Americans. β
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As we commemorate #Selma60, letβs turn remembrance into action. Call your Members of Congress and demand they pass the #JohnLewisVRAA to protect our right to vote.
The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act was reintroduced into the U.S. House of Representatives today. More than a decade after the Supreme Court dealt a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in Shelby County v. Holder, scores of restrictive laws have been passed, taking away our power to shape our futures. The John Lewis VRAA is essential to restoring freedom to vote for all Americans. β
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οΈ Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act, ensuring every American has equal access to the ballot. β
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οΈ Protect communities of color and low-income communities from anti-voting attacks. β
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οΈ Stop racial discrimination in voting. β
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Voting is a foundational freedom. Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to ensure everyone has an equal voice.
Calling all civic-minded student leaders! Head to the link in our bio (fairelectionscenter.org/careers) for more information and apply to be a representative on the 2025-2026 Student Advisory Board!
To close out #blackhistorymonth, we`re honoring Medgar Evers. His legacy and sacrifices make us more ready than ever to stay informed, stay vigilant, and keep fighting for our rights πͺπΏπ§‘β
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Who is inspiring you? Drop their names below! β¬οΈ
Maryland is making moves to remove barriers for millions of voters across the state ποΈβ
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"HB 1110 is an opportunity to streamline the registration process for many of these voters whose right to vote is already restored under current law by requiring state agencies to collaborate to provide automatic restoration of their pre-existing voter registration upon release from incarceration," FEC Policy Director Michelle Kanter Cohen said in written testimony supporting the bill to lawmakers last week. β
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Research has shown that restoration of the right to vote is positively correlated with a reduction in recidivism. By taking the task of registering to vote off the plate of the individual voter, HB 1110 eases the process for many re-enfranchised citizens, increases their connection to and voice in the communities they are rejoining, and minimizes additional barriers to exercising their voting rights.β
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Maryland, do you love this bill as much as we do? Contact your state representatives and tell them to support HB 1110 β€οΈβπ₯β
A win for Arizona voters! ποΈβ
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Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously upheld a district court ruling striking down Arizonaβs βreason to believeβ voter registration law. β
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The law directed county election officials to conduct citizenship checks based solely on any βreason to believeβ that voters may not be U.S. citizens based on their race, ethnicity, English language fluency, or other arbitrary factors. Citing the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the National Voter Registration Act, the court found that county election officials could not initiate an extra citizenship check based on the βreason to believeβ a voter was not a U.S. citizen. β
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Read more at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fec_azruling)
This #blackhistorymonth, @sol.e.nne and FEC are honoring the trailblazers who paved the way for Black Americans. Civil rights icons like Fannie Lou Hamer inspire us to continue the fight for equal rights, starting at the ballot box βπΎπ³οΈβ
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Who is your Black History Hero? Drop a comment below ππΎ
Fair Elections Center`s Campus Vote Project has partnered with @EqualGroundFL on Take the Lead, a training series designed to help aspiring and experienced Black leaders in Florida expand their civic, civil, and political engagement! Here`s the detailsποΈβ
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ποΈ Tuesday, February 25β
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πequalgroundeducation.zoom.us/meeting/register/veZwIVQsSv2hDBUAGl5OXQ#/registration (link in bio)
Virginiaβs path to automatic rights restoration is gaining momentum! β
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Last week, a proposed amendment successfully passed through this yearβs legislative session, marking a crucial step toward ensuring fairness and consistency for all Virginians, and ending the practice of permanent felony disenfranchisement. β
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While we celebrate this incredible achievement, the fight is far from over. Swipe to see what`s next for a constitutional amendment in Virginia, and make sure to follow Fair Elections Center as we and the Right to Vote Coalition continue educating voters on the significance of this amendment and work to expand our coalition to ensure even stronger support in next yearβs legislative session! β
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Read more about this major milestone at the link in our bio (bit.ly/varestorationamendment)β
This month, weβre honoring the trailblazers who paved the way Black Americans. Civil rights leaders like Diane Nash remind us of the power of resilience and courage. π³οΈπͺπΏβ
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Who inspires you to fight for fair elections? Drop their names below! β¬οΈ
Today is the priority deadline to submit your final report to be considered for the 2025-2026 Voter Friendly Campus cohort!β
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Learn more and send in your report today at the link in our bio (bit.ly/vfcfinalreport)
This week, Fair Elections Center announced a leadership transition to coincide with our 20th anniversary! β
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Robert Brandon, Fair Elections Centerβs president and founder, announced that he will be moving into a senior advisor role within the organization on July 1st of this year. Rebekah Caruthers, who has served as Vice President for the last several years, will assume the role of president on that date.β
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Read more about this exciting new chapter in our organization`s history at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fecnewleadership)
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2024 was a major election year, but our civic duty doesn`t stop at the ballot box! 2025 is here and voters are asking: What now? β
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Join CVP for College Legislative Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol, meet your representatives, and stay vocal and vigilant!β
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ποΈ February 19, 2025β
β°οΈ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ESTβ
πGeorgia State Capitolβ
π bit.ly/galegadvocacyday (Link in bio)
Still need help writing your VFC final report? Join the Voter Friendly Campus Team on Wednesday and Friday this week for our last virtual office hours before the February 15 deadline! Here`s all the details ποΈβ
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ποΈ Wednesday, February 12β
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ποΈ Friday, February 14β
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Register at: fairelectionscenter.org/events (link in bio)
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π Today, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way for Black political empowerment and voting rights! πβ
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The legacies of icons like Shirley Chisholm, Fannie Lou Hammer, Diane Nash, Medgar Evers, John R. Lewis, and Thurgood Marshall inspire us to continue advocating for voting rights, equity, and a democracy that represents all voices. Letβs celebrate their contributions by staying informed, getting involved, and ensuring every vote counts! πͺπΎπ€β
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Graphics by Solenne Montgomery, CVP Student Advisory Board African American & Black Affinity Repβ
Still need help writing your VFC final report? Join the Voter Friendly Campus Team during our last virtual office hour to meet with our staff before the February 15 deadline! Here`s all the details ποΈβ
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ποΈ Wednesday, February 12β
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π bit.ly/vfcfebruary (link in bio)
TOMORROW! Join the Voter Friendly Campus Team during this month`s virtual office hours to reflect on last year`s election cycle and meet with our staff who will be on hand to conduct personalized support sessions. Here`s all the details ποΈβ
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ποΈ Monday, January 27β
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π bit.ly/vfcjanuary (link in bio)
You`ve done the work, now it`s time to take the last step in earning your Voter Friendly Campus designation β submitting of a Final Report! β
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Join the Voter Friendly Campus Team during this month`s virtual office hours to reflect on last year`s election cycle and meet with our staff who will be on hand to conduct personalized support sessions. Here`s all the details ποΈβ
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ποΈ Monday, January 27β
β°οΈ 1:00 P.M. E.S.T.β
π bit.ly/vfcjanuary (link in bio)
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