We take a look at the early vote totals through mid-October, and look more specifically at Florida, North Carolina, and Texas.
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Election 2020: What We Know About the Early Vote
Less than a month out from Election Day but 38 states have already started to vote. Get caught up on which states are voting, and some of the early numbers that are showing some encouraging signs for Democrats.
50 Days To Go: The Election is Heating Up
With 50 days left until Election Day, two states have already started to do early voting, and many more are about to do the same. It’s time for us all to talk, nonstop, about voting.
Do You Know How EARLY You Can Vote in Your State?
Tell me the truth: Since the day Trump became president, you’ve said, “I can’t WAIT to vote that guy out of office!” at least once, right? When it comes to voting, we’re always hearing about the deadlines. The deadlines to… Read More ›
Georgia Voters Get Help From an Unusual Source
Georgia’s primary election earlier this month was nothing short of an “unmitigated disaster,” as Stacey Abrams put it. Particularly in Atlanta, with a population that is 51% African-American, there were unacceptably long lines, voting machine errors, and a multitude of… Read More ›
How to Vote By Mail in Every Single State
Disclaimer: This post was written in early 2020 when many states made modifications in their absentee/vote-by-mail rules so voters could more safely vote during the pandemic. Many of the links in this post have likely expired. To find the most… Read More ›
Did the Recent Stimulus Bill Do Anything for Voting Rights?
Did the most recent coronavirus stimulus bill do anything to protect our election in November? Leading up to the passage of this legislation, there was a growing cry for Americans to be able to vote by mail, to ensure that… Read More ›
29 States Trying to Expand Voting Rights in 2020
Republicans are doing everything in their power to make voting as difficult as possible. The gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 a few years ago doesn’t help. That said, there are other remedies and it is really important that we… Read More ›
State Focus: Does Yours Offer Early Voting?
Which one of these affects your daily life more: Decisions made in Congress or your state legislature? Hands down, it is your state legislature. Hopefully, you are getting more engaged with politics in your state. (Read THIS as to why… Read More ›
Iowa’s Latest Voter Suppression Tactic
We have yet another reminder that to stamp out voter suppression, we all need to look in our own backyards. The HR1 bill that the House passed could help expand voting rights at the federal level in a lot of… Read More ›
It Was a Good Week for Voting Rights
At a time when the Republicans seem to be doing everything they can to limit voting, it is critical that we push to expand voting rights. The place where the most progress is happening is at the state level. Keep… Read More ›
Voting Rights in the News
Always assume that your voting rights are under attack. The best way to counteract it is to pay attention and also be on the offensive. Here’s what’s going on in six states–some of it is good news, and some of… Read More ›
15 States Trying to Expand Voting Rights in 2019
Republicans are doing everything in their power to make voting as difficult as possible. The gutting of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 a few years ago doesn’t help. That said, there are other remedies and it is really important… Read More ›
New York Finally Does Right By Their Voters
Which state has one of the worst records for voting access? You might assume it is a red state, but it’s actually New York. Yes, it’s true. To wit, The Atlantic wrote an article this past fall called New York’s… Read More ›
How Wisconsin Became a Hotbed For Voter Suppression and What Can Be Done About It
The assault on voting rights in Wisconsin has been devastatingly effective. The 2010 elections, which ushered in a ton of Republicans and Tea Party types across the country, ended up being a nightmare for Wisconsin. Since 1999, Democrats had always… Read More ›
What Is the Early Vote Telling Us So Far?
Will there be a blue wave or a red save? 37 states offer some type of early voting and many of them have been collecting ballots already. So we do know a few things. And before we look at… Read More ›
2 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Ride to the Polls Challenge
What we do in these next 14 days to turn out the vote will mean the difference between an Election Night where we flip a house … or we fall a couple of seats short. This week’s challenge: Rides to… Read More ›
The 37 States That Offer Early Voting
If you vote early, not only will you have peace of mind, but then you’ll be freed up to help others on Election Day! And with 37 states (plus DC) offering either Early Voting, All-Mail Voting, or a combo of… Read More ›
Early voting for the midterms has arrived!
How badly have you wanted to get back into the voting booth? Every day since November 2016 perhaps? Well, the time has finally arrived! Each state has its own rules regarding when early voting starts, and the lucky citizens of… Read More ›