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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.
Listen up, Wisconsin!
Did you know there is an election on April 1? Here`s what`s on the ballot 👇️
➡️ Voters will decide who the next justice on the Supreme Court of Wisconsin will be, potentially tipping the balance of the court.
➡️ Question 1 will ask voters to support or oppose an amendment to the Wisconsin Constitution that would require strict voter ID. Voting rights groups like Fair Elections Center are encouraging voters to oppose, or vote "no" on this question.
Do you want to vote (we know you do!) but aren`t registered? No problem! You can register to vote in person at your municipal clerk`s office until March 28or on Election Day at your polling location.
Don`t miss this chance to make your voice heard! Make a plan to vote and learn more at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fecwivote)
A major win for Alabama voters! 🎉
Secretary Wes Allen has abandoned last year’s illegal voter purge program that threatened to deny qualified American citizens their freedom to vote.
The program designed by Secretary Allen would have had disastrous results for eligible American voters. During a hearing in the case, Secretary Allen’s office admitted that within weeks it was able to confirm the eligibility of thousands of voters on the rolls that Secretary Allen had targeted for removal under the program. The plaintiffs’ expert report found that the vast majority of those voters wrongfully targeted by the program were people of color.
In September 2024, Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice, League of Women Voters of Alabama, the Alabama Conference of the NAACP, and four affected voters sued over the program, and a the district court halted the program prior to the election, finding that it violated the National Voter Registration Act. The plaintiffs are represented by Campaign Legal Center, Southern Poverty Law Center, and Fair Elections Center.
This week, the plaintiffs withdrew their legal case against Secretary of State Wes Allen, as this program has come to an end.
Read more on our case, and here from our partners on this significant win: bit.ly/al_voterpurgestopped
The Campus Vote Project team is expanding! Apply to be our next Michigan State Coordinator today!
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.
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.
As we commemorate #Selma60, let’s 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.
The JLVRAA would:
✅️ Restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act, ensuring every American has equal access to the ballot.
✅️ Protect communities of color and low-income communities from anti-voting attacks.
✅️ Stop racial discrimination in voting.
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 💪🏿🧡
Who is inspiring you? Drop their names below! ⬇️
Maryland is making moves to remove barriers for millions of voters across the state 👍️
"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.
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.
Maryland, do you love this bill as much as we do? Contact your state representatives and tell them to support HB 1110 ❤️🔥
A win for Arizona voters! 🏆️
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously upheld a district court ruling striking down Arizona’s “reason to believe” voter registration law.
The law directed county election officials to conduct citizenship checks based solely on any “reason to believe” 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 “reason to believe” a voter was not a U.S. citizen.
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 ✊🏾🗳️
Who is your Black History Hero? Drop a comment below 👇🏾
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 details👇️
🗓️ Tuesday, February 25
⏰️ 6:30-8:30 PM EST
🔗equalgroundeducation.zoom.us/meeting/register/veZwIVQsSv2hDBUAGl5OXQ#/registration (link in bio)
Virginia’s path to automatic rights restoration is gaining momentum!
Last week, a proposed amendment successfully passed through this year’s legislative session, marking a crucial step toward ensuring fairness and consistency for all Virginians, and ending the practice of permanent felony disenfranchisement.
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 year’s legislative session!
Read more about this major milestone at the link in our bio (bit.ly/varestorationamendment)
This month, we’re honoring the trailblazers who paved the way Black Americans. Civil rights leaders like Diane Nash remind us of the power of resilience and courage. 🗳️💪🏿
Who inspires you to fight for fair elections? Drop their names below! ⬇️
Today is the priority deadline to submit your final report to be considered for the 2025-2026 Voter Friendly Campus cohort!
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!
Robert Brandon, Fair Elections Center’s 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.
Read more about this exciting new chapter in our organization`s history at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fecnewleadership)
🚨GEORGIA🚨
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?
Join CVP for College Legislative Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol, meet your representatives, and stay vocal and vigilant!
🗓️ February 19, 2025
⏰️ 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
📍Georgia State Capitol
🔗 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 👇️
🗓️ Wednesday, February 12
⏰️ 4:00 PM EST
🗓️ Friday, February 14
⏰️ 12:00 PM EST
Register at: fairelectionscenter.org/events (link in bio)
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🌟 Today, we honor the trailblazers who paved the way for Black political empowerment and voting rights! 🌟
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. Let’s celebrate their contributions by staying informed, getting involved, and ensuring every vote counts! 💪🏾🖤
Who inspires you to fight for fair elections? Drop their names below! ⬇️
Graphics by Solenne Montgomery, CVP Student Advisory Board African American & Black Affinity Rep
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 👇️
🗓️ Wednesday, February 12
⏰️ 4:00 PM EST
🔗 bit.ly/vfcfebruary (link in bio)
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