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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.
🚨Virginia🚨
Tomorrow is your state primary! You have the opportunity to decide which candidates will be on the ballot in November in races for the next Governor, Attorney General, House of Delegates and more.
Vote your values and make your voice heard! Learn more about voting in Virginia at the link in our bio (bit.ly/fecvavote)
Today, Fair Elections Center released the following statement from Robert Brandon, President & CEO, on the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota state legislators and their spouses in Minnesota:
“Our hearts break for the family and loved ones of State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and we remain hopeful for a full recovery of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. We stand with the people of Minnesota, shaken and dismayed by this horrific tragedy, and we pray for the safety of the elected officials currently on precautionary lockdown.
Fueled by hyper-partisanship and the normalization of partisan hate, this extreme act of political violence inflicts another deep wound to our troubled democracy. We condemn this specific manifestation of partisan hatred, as we condemn those who stoke the fires of political violence.
For the sake of a thriving democracy, with just representation, it is intolerable that our elected officials and other public servants should live in fear for their safety and the safety of their families.
It is our deepest hope that this terrible moment be the final stop along that dark path. Let us instead use the tools of democracy—free and fair elections, the right to free expression and debate—to bring our communities together and return our country and our collective future to the path of being a healthy and functioning democracy.”
Meet the leaders of tomorrow 🎓️
Thank you to all the graduating Democracy Fellows, Student Advisory Board Representatives, and interns that shared their college journey with Campus Vote Project! We are so proud of all the work that you`ve done on and off campus — now its time to use the skills you`ve learned to change the world!
Read more about our graduating students and learn about the impact CVP has on the next generation of movers and shakers at the link in our bio (bit.ly/cvpgrads)
Voting shouldn`t be this hard, don`t you agree?
The so-called "SAVE" Act isn`t about saving anything—it`s about intimidating and silencing eligible voters. Our #freedom to vote ensures we have a voice on the issues that matter most, like healthcare, education, and financial stability. Some politicians think it`s okay to threaten that freedom by creating unnecessary barriers to voter registration. We know they`re wrong.
If you oppose making it harder for eligible Americans to #vote , including women, people in the military, Native Americans, and the working class, contact your U.S. Senators and tell them to oppose the SAVE Act.
Learn more about the harmful impact documentary proof of citizenship laws have on voters nationwide at the link in our bio (fairelectionscenter.org/citizenship-fact)
Our Voting Rights Project was in Virginia last week for oral arguments in our case challenging Governor Youngkin’s unfair and arbitrary process for restoring the voting rights of people with felony convictions.
Click the link in our bio (bit.ly/va_rightsrestorationlawsuit) to read more about our case, and make sure to follow Fair Elections Center for more updates on this case and for all your voting rights news ✨
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)
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
Are you a civically engaged student ready to make a difference on a national level? Apply to be the next Voter Friendly Campus Summer Intern with Fair Elections Center`s Campus Vote Project!
Learn more and apply at the link in our bio (bit.ly/vfc25summerintern)
🚨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
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)
Fair Elections Center`s Campus Vote Project is looking for civically minded Indigenous, Native, & Tribal students to join our Student Advisory Board!
Does that sound like you or someone you know? Share this post and visit fairelectionscenter.org/careers (link in bio) to learn more and apply!
Our team is growing 🥹
Fair Elections Center is looking to hire a full-time Human Resources Generalist. Head to the link in our bio (fairelectionscenter.org/careers) for more information and apply today!
State lawmakers are trying stop thousands of Texas citizens from voting. Join our fight to stop them 👇
HB 5337 would impose a documentary proof of citizenship requirement to register to vote (or remain registered to vote, if voter is already registered)—even though noncitizen voting is already illegal in Texas, and data has continuously proven that noncitizen voting is not a problem in the United States.
SB 16, a companion bill, has already passed the Texas Senate. Tomorrow, the House Elections Committee is holding a hearing on HB 5337. f you agree that all eligible Texas voters should have equal access to the ballot box, submit a public comment (only available to Texas residents) at comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c240 (link in bio) or contact your state representative and tell them to vote NO on HB 5337.
¡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)
Congratulations to all the Campus Vote Project and Voter Friendly Campus students, faculty, staff, and administrators recognized as 2025 @allintovote Student Voting Honor Roll recipients and Individual Champion winners! Thank you for your hard work and commitment to nonpartisan civic and voter engagement in your campus communities.
View the awards recipients at www.allin.vote/awards (link in bio) #AllInAwards #AllInToVote
NOTE: Graphic 2 includes a misspelled version of Amari Nicole Kedar Bailey’s name.
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/)
The SAVE Act isn`t about saving anything — it`s about silencing voters. It would create barriers that block millions from registering to vote, especially impacting women, communities of color, and working families. Tell Congress to vote NO on SAVE Act!
Want to learn more? Head to the link in our bio (fairelectionscenter.org/advocacy/save-act-2025)
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)
🚨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)
🚨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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