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Fighting against state and local voting policies that silence American voices and ensuring every vote counts 🗳️ Likes/reposts are not endorsements.

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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The nation's cybersecurity agency waited until 40 days before November's midterms to release its plan for protecting election infrastructure. Election officials are rightly calling out CISA for a plan that's both late and inadequate. www.fortmillsun.com/2026/09/28/4...
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40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
By ALI SWENSON Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency on Thursday released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days b
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ahead of midterms, we partnered with @brennancenter.org to update election guides on poll watchers, observers, voter eligibility challenges, and protections against intimidation. These guides help election officials understand their rights and responsibilities ⬇️ bit.ly/4iR4hVH
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Guidelines for Local Election Offices - All Voting is Local
All Voting is Local and the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law released updated election guides explaining the relevant federal and state laws that govern the conduct of poll watchers, what electio...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
What does it take to protect the freedom to vote when the threats to our elections are evolving? In a new essay, our CEO and Co-Founder @hannahkfried.bsky.social reflects on this moment—and why meeting it will require more than any one person, profession, or strategy.
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NYU Law Democracy Project @democracyproject.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨Elections 2026: New by @hannahkfried.bsky.social @allvotingislocal.bsky.social—"When Winning in Court Is Just the Start, How Do We Capture Hearts and Minds?" Publishing daily essays on threats to the 2026 election process & mechanisms to manage them Read here: democracyproject.org/posts/when-w...
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When Winning in Court Is Just the Start, How Do We Capture Hearts and Minds?
A broad range of views on democracy to help break the stalemate caused by partisan conflict.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"As November approaches, the most serious threats posed to free and fair elections no longer come from the White House itself. Instead, they are local, where much of the power over elections actually resides,” www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Election Deniers’ Long Game
Right-wing activists have slowly taken control of a significant part of America’s local election apparatus. The country isn’t prepared for what they might do.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
One month until Vote Early Day! 🗳️ We’re supporting #VoteEarlyDay, and you should too! Sign up at voteearlyday.org.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Election officials already have a big job: making sure elections run smoothly & every voter can make their voice heard. They shouldn't have to spend time responding to threats & fighting misinformation, all because this admin is intent on meddling in our elections. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
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Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?
Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Freedom is not a concept--it is a right in action. People sacrificed everything for your right to vote and choose your leaders. Respect their legacy. Do not sit this one out. Register today and make your voice heard. 🇺🇸 #GetReadyToVote
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
TLDR: in the process of trying to find people who supposedly broke the law, federal agents might have actually broken the law. Federal officials shouldn’t be stealing and misusing our personal information to attack our elections, period.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Supreme Court's rejection of Trump's mail voting restrictions affirms what we already know: voting is a fundamental American right, and every voter deserves the freedom to cast their ballot in whatever way works best for them. allvotingislocal.org/statements/a...
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All Voting is Local Responds to Supreme Court's Decision on Vote-By-Mail - All Voting is Local
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Supreme Court’s decision preventing the Trump administration from implementing parts of a U.S. Postal Service rule on mail-in ballots, All Voting is Local Co-foun...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Election officials nationwide have faced threats, political pressure, and intimidation as we get closer to midterm elections. A bipartisan group of 50 business & civic leaders signed onto a letter standing with election officials against these threats ⤵️ bit.ly/4h2x0pj
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Political pressure on election administration has intensified across the country and in Ohio
We affirm every eligible citizen’s right to vote and to have that vote counted; impartial and transparent election administration; the resolution of disputes through established legal processes; and r...
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VoteRiders @voteriders.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
What does it take to engage and turn out young voters? 🗳️ Join us tomorrow, September 15, for a panel on youth voter turnout hosted by @allvotingislocal.bsky.social, featuring VoteRiders' Florida State Director and fellow voting rights leaders! RSVP to join on Zoom. ⤵️ us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
AN HONEST NONPARTISAN CONVERSATION ON YOUTH ENGAGEMENT. Hear from leaders about what it takes to engage with young voters at the national and state level. Join via Zoom! Tuesday, September 15 at 4pm
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Good news: a second federal judge has now blocked Trump's mail voting restrictions, reaffirming what the first ruling already made clear: this is an illegal power grab that could disenfranchise millions of voters, and it shouldn’t take effect. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with US Supreme Court poised to weigh in
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Major kudos to election officials across the country holding the line against Trump's mail voting restrictions that could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. Accessible voting isn't a partisan issue, it's a right every voter should have. www.wctv.tv/2026/09/10/r...
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Raffensperger, election officials urge Supreme Court to block federal mail ballot rule
A bipartisan group of 38 current and former election officials are warning that new post office mandates arrived far too late to implement safely.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Big congratulations to our Nevada state director, Kerry Durmick, on receiving the ACLU of Nevada’s Civil Rights Leadership Award for Voting Rights Advocacy! 🎉 We’re incredibly proud to have you on our team, Kerry! ✨
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As midterm elections get closer, the Trump admin’s attempts to meddle are getting more desperate. Their latest move to subpoena Nevada election officials is part of the broader effort to exert control over state-run elections and intimidate voters. allvotingislocal.org/statements/t...
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Trump administration subpoenas Nevada election officials in another dramatic escalation - All Voting is Local
LAS VEGAS, NV – Last week, it was revealed that Nevada’s secretary of state has received seven election-related subpoenas. The content of the subpoenas is unknown, but this marks a dramatic escalation...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In spite of everything designed to make us feel powerless, we refuse to give up on a future that works for all of us. We are America. And we vote.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This move is a waste of resources and a desperate and pathetic attempt to control elections by scapegoating immigrants and spreading lies which can keep specific groups from voting, including Black, Brown, and new Americans. States run elections, period. allvotingislocal.org/press-releas...
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All Voting is Local Responds to Latest DHS Attempt to Prove False Claims - All Voting is Local
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to prove conspiracy theories and false claims about voters, All Voting is Local Executive Vice President of State Campai...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Trump’s restrictions on mail voting won’t just make it harder for millions to vote—they’re creating new hurdles for election officials ahead of the midterms. Ohio election officials are rightfully speaking out about how the changes will impact their work. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/01/o...
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Ohio election officials warn against Trump’s mail-in ballot changes • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio's county election officials are warning against President Donald Trump's proposed changes to mail-in ballot procedures, saying the restrictions could delay access, increase costs and add signific...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today's news that Trump and the U.S. Postal Service are secretly trying to block 47 million people from voting by mail is illegal and wild. It's a desperate attempt to control our elections before a single ballot is cast. Our full statement: allvotingislocal.org/statements/a...
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All Voting is Local Responds to USPS Whistleblower Information re: Alleged Secret Sabotage of Vote-by-Mail - All Voting is Local
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to whistleblower information that the U.S. Postal Service is allegedly implementing President Donald Trump’s executive order to control vote-by-mail despite court orders...
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States United Democracy Center @statesunited.org · 27/08/2026
The Constitution is clear: States run elections. The president's second elections executive order tries to dictate how states administer voting—authority he doesn't have. statesunited.org/resources/second-t…
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Sharing the Facts About Trump's Second Executive Order on Elections - States United Democracy Center
We provide legal, research, policy, and communications support to the state officials who protect our free and fair elections.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Our elections depend on ordinary people who show up to make sure voting runs smoothly and everyone’s vote is counted. Step up and become a poll worker for the next election in your community today ✨ www.powerthepolls.org/avl
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Power the Polls
Poll workers power democracy. We help recruit them! Sign up now to make sure we have safe, fair, efficient elections for all!
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Let’s be clear: this ruling does not affect any voter’s ability to cast a mail ballot. The Court did not rule that the President has any power over our elections, or that this executive order is legal.
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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 25/08/2026
"This is not the Supreme Court saying yes, 'this order is legal and constitutional, and you definitely can do this by November.' This was really just a technical ruling about the timing of the district court's order," says CLC's @jonathandiaz.bsky.social in @axios.com.
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America's elections are getting caught in a fight over the mail
New USPS ballot rules could force states into an untested federal system weeks before voting begins.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Our elections depend on ordinary people who make sure voting runs smoothly and everyone's vote is counted 🗳️ If you want to play a role in election administration and help your neighbors vote (while getting paid!), sign up to be a poll worker: powerthepolls.org/avl
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Power the Polls
Poll workers power democracy. We help recruit them! Sign up now to make sure we have safe, fair, efficient elections for all!
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🗓️ Today is Primary Day in Florida! ⏰ Polls are open from 7am until 7pm. 📞 If you run into issues at the polls, call 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, people are ready to help you. Go out and make your voice heard today 🗳️
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Yesterday, a judge dismissed the charges against Nevada’s six fake electors from 2020. Dismissing these charges months before the midterms is a warning sign: those in power are working to control election outcomes and toss out votes they don’t like. allvotingislocal.org/statements/n...
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Nevada Court Dismisses Fake Electors Case, Delivering Blow to Future Election Safeguards - All Voting is Local
August 13, 2026 LAS VEGAS – Today, Judge Mary Kay Holthus dismissed the charges brought against six fake electors in Nevada from the 2020 election. In response, All Voting is Local Nevada State Direct...
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 12/08/2026
WIN! A federal court today issued a preliminary injunction blocking USPS from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting: www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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Federal Court Blocks US Postal Service from Implementing Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting | League of Women Voters
A federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s 2026 executive order restricting mail voting, finding the order likely unconstitutional and harmful to voters ahead of...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Wisconsin, have you voted yet? 👀 The polls are open until 8pm and poll workers are ready to help you cast your ballot! 🗳️
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
It’s #PollWorkerRecruitmentDay! Your community needs YOU behind the ballot box. Sign up to be a poll worker and you’ll: 🗳️ Help neighbors cast their vote 🔓 Keep polls open and lines moving 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Make sure every voter gets access 💪🏽 Show up for democracy 💵 Get paid to do it
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Today we’ve seen yet another election denier promoted within the Trump admin. Todd Blanche has pushed anti-voter conspiracies, and defended DOJ’s FBI seizures in Georgia. Confirming him less than 90 days before the midterms puts our vote at risk. allvotingislocal.org/statements/e...
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Election Denier Todd Blanche’s Confirmation as Attorney General a Blow to Free and Democratic Elections  - All Voting is Local
August 8, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination for the position. In response, All Voting is Local Co-Founder and Chief Executive O...
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act became law. This was made possible by years of organizing, sacrifice, and courage from titans of the movement who marched & gave everything to secure Black Americans' right to fully participate in our democracy without discrimination.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
The DOJ is now 0-20 in its lawsuits seeking to obtain state voter rolls ☑️ In the most recent case, a judge found that they did not provide sufficient reason for needing the state’s rolls or a valid purpose for obtaining them. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Trump DOJ now 0 for 20 after judge dismisses Colorado voter roll lawsuit ‘with prejudice’
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is zero for 20 in its lawsuits seeking to obtain state voter rolls, after a federal judge dismissed its case against Colorado Monday.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🗓️ The Florida primaries are on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, but you don’t have to wait until Election Day to vote. Take advantage of early voting and vote early on August 8, 2026! Learn more: bit.ly/fl_voteaugust8
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Lauren Miller Karalunas @lmillerkaralunas.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
With November around the corner, folks should expect to see certification back in the news. Look no further than these guides from @brennancenter.org @allvotingislocal.bsky.social @campaignlegal.org & @protectdemocracy.org for all you need to know about it and why attacks on the process won't work.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
In 2024, we saw at least 17 attempts to disrupt election certification, many fueled by false claims about voters & election systems. That's why we're releasing our updated election certification guide to help officials prevent certification issues &respond quickly if they arise.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Recently, our team got to come together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for some in person bonding and strategizing ahead of midterm elections. ✨ We’re grateful for the time we had together to connect and plan what’s next!
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Our CEO @hannahkfried.bsky.social spoke to @theguardian.com about Trump gutting the EAC. “One cannot help but notice the irony of the admin's purported interest in securing our election systems, & yet gutting the very agency responsible for that,” www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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How Trump could undermine the midterms
The president really has no power over elections – but that hasn’t stopped Trump from laying the groundwork to challenge results in November
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Detroit, let’s go! 🗳️ Early voting is officially open for the 2026 Primary — and it’s time to see which neighborhood shows up first. Track the live scoreboard across all seven districts at early.onecivic.org and rep your neighborhood.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Our Co-Founder and CEO @hannahkfried.bsky.social joined the We Are For Good podcast to discuss the importance of supporting election officials, how you can get involved in this moment, and why we're invested in the work we do. Check out the full podcast🎧: www.weareforgood.com/episode/726
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Election denial isn’t just online anymore. @theatlantic.com explores how election deniers have moved from the fringe into positions that actually influence our elections: advisory boards, state Senate seats, election offices. www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/202...
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The Election Deniers Are in Charge Now
In Georgia, where Donald Trump once tried to “find” more than 11,000 votes, election deniers are now in powerful election-board positions.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Arizona voters, today is Primary Day! 🗳️ Your Secretary of State has shared how to track your ballot status and stay informed ⬇️
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Campaign Legal Center @campaignlegal.org · 20/07/2026
"There is plenty of reason to be suspicious of the claims from the administration, and every reason for voters to have confidence in our elections," said @brendanfischer.bsky.social in @latimes.com.
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Trump escalates election attacks, threatens California over voter data
Trump delivered a prime-time address on Thursday night about vulnerabilities in the election system, claims that largely were not backed up by the evidence he provided.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
🚨 Florida and Michigan: Today is the last day to register to vote for your upcoming state primary. Check your voter registration status today and make sure you’re ready to cast your ballot. 🗳️
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Tonight’s speech was a nothing burger. The president offered zero plans to help Americans and instead repeated the same disproven conspiracy theories about 2020 that he can’t let go of. Our message remains the same: hands off our vote. 🗳️
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The Movement Cooperative @themvmtcoop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
TMC is proud to partner with our members on #GoodTroubleLivesOn—including @allvotingislocal.bsky.social, @blackvotersmatterfund.org, @commoncause.org, @faircount.bsky.social, @indivisible.org, the Leadership Conference Education Fund, @moveon.org & @nextgenamerica.bsky.social. 💙
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The Movement Cooperative @themvmtcoop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
What does good trouble mean in 2026? For us, it’s communities showing up July 17–19 to protect voting rights, defend civil rights & honor Congressman John Lewis’s legacy. It means us—moving together, because that’s how we win. ✊ Join us for #GoodTroubleLivesOn: buff.ly/yZjYdfz
Yellow graphic with large pink text reading “Weekend of Action” and purple text reading “July 17–19.” A portrait of Congressman John Lewis in a dark suit appears on the right. The “Good Trouble Lives On” logo appears in the bottom left with colorful brushstroke accents.
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Ignacio Ventura @ignacioventuram.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Counties across Arizona are dropping Spanish-language translations from printed ballots. The latest is Apache County, which took this action back in April. Natalia Sells from @allvotingislocal.bsky.social talked with KJZZ News about this trend. www.kjzz.org/elections/20...
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2026 will be Apache County's first election season without Spanish on its ballots
This year marks the first election season since Apache County did away with Spanish language translations on printed ballots. County supervisors approved the change earlier this year.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
No matter how far this administration tries to go with their power grab, states are tasked with administering our elections. And recent court rulings have reaffirmed this. Voters should feel confident that officials are working every day to protect their right to vote.
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All Voting is Local @allvotingislocal.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
This is yet another desperate attempt to grab power. The President has no authority over our elections, and firing EAC commissioners does nothing to change that.
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