We hear a lot about voter suppression, which is rampant in this country, but is there any state that has a good voting rights record? Yes.
Oregon
100 Days To Go: The Light at the End of a Very Dark Tunnel
With only 100 days left to Election Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on this moment.
The Week’s Best Cartoons: Trump’s Goons
Here’s how the nation’s editorial cartoonists responded to the biggest news story of the week.
It’s Tuesday! Must be an Election Day.
If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in the state. There are always special and other elections being held year-round but you do have to pay attention. Be sure you’re registered with your most current address to get… Read More ›
The GOP Chooses Minority Mob Rule
Whatever happened to accepting the will of the voters? Our country is governed by the idea that the majority rules. Whoever gets the most votes, wins. Whatever bill gets the majority of votes, passes. Simple math. There are so many… Read More ›
Republicans Behaving Badly, Again
Elections have consequences. We hear it again and again. The party with the majority has additional powers to push legislation, and the minority party has to deal with that reality. These days, however, the Republicans are not going by the… Read More ›
Should We Lower the Voting Age?
If expanding voting rights is an interest of yours, check out this report from Oregon. The Oregon legislature is currently discussing a bill that would change the state’s Constitution to lower the voting age from 18 to 16. Referencing the… Read More ›
May 15: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in five states today. Pennsylvania and Alabama have special elections, and Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon, and Pennsylvania all have their midterm primary elections today. If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote. There are a lot… Read More ›
Primaries & Special Elections: May 2018
What a busy month! There are 13 special elections, 11 primaries and 1 runoff scheduled in May 2018. Use this information for your own civic engagement, or share to your network to spread the word and increase awareness and turnout!… Read More ›
Midterms 2018: States with Primaries in May
Voters in 11 states have their opportunity to shape the midterms at their primary in May. Click a state name below to see a short at-a-glance look at the key facts and competitive/important races for the primary. May 8 (Tu)… Read More ›
Voting Rights: Who Could Get Automatic Voter Registration Next?
This week New Jersey passed and signed their Automatic Voter Registration bill, making them the 11th state to do so. The first to do so was Oregon in 2015, and voting rights activists have been making a lot of headway… Read More ›
Oregon 5/15 Primary: At a Glance
Oregon has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, May 15. Here are some election facts and a few key races, with the names of the Democratic candidates and links to their campaign websites. Oregon has a closed primary. Voters must be… Read More ›
Midterms 2018 is Heating Up: States with Primaries in May
11 states have their midterm primaries in May. See the list of the offices that will be on the ballot by clicking on the state name, courtesy of Ballotpedia. May 8 (Tu) Indiana 5/8 North Carolina 5/8 Ohio 5/8 West… Read More ›
When is Your State’s 2018 Primary?
(Revised to reflect new primary dates for NY) In November 2018, Americans will go to the polls to vote for thousands of elected positions. Which positions? Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, 33 U.S. Senators, 36 Governors, thousands… Read More ›