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Every State, Every Vote: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Establishes Vote-By-Mail Election for July Primary

Murphy: “No one should have to choose between their health and exercising their right to vote.” On Friday, Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order automatically sending every registered voter a pre-paid mail-in ballot or application for the state’s July 7th primary. This measure ensures all New Jersey voters will have the…

ICYMI – Every State, Every Vote: KC Star Editorial: Will Missouri risk lives and force in-person voting during the coronavirus pandemic?

Yesterday, the Kansas City Star Editorial Board urged GOP Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri legislature to implement no-excuse absentee voting for the upcoming August and November elections. The ed board said, “To do anything less will endanger voters and poll workers, who will face possible exposure to the coronavirus at the voting booth.” Even…

Every State, Every Vote: Vermont Gov. Phil Scott Stalls on Vote-By-Mail and Leaves Voters Vulnerable For Upcoming Election

GOP Gov. Phil Scott’s foot-dragging is threatening Vermonters’ constitutional right to vote in a free and fair election. Scott is blocking Vermont’s Democratic Secretary of State from sending mail-in ballots to all registered voters, a measure that is extremely popular among both Republicans and Democrats. In doing so, Scott is forcing Vermonters to decide between…

Every State, Every Vote: California Gov. Gavin Newsom Mailing Every Registered Voter a Ballot For General Election

On Friday, Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to mail every registered voter a ballot for the upcoming November election. This measure will protect public health while ensuring Californians have a safe, accessible way to vote from home. California will still have open in-person polling stations for individuals who need access to…

Every State, Every Vote: Trump Campaign Pollsters Find Broad Support for Vote-By-Mail

76% of Voters Favor No-Excuse Absentee Voting, 78% Say Federal Government Should Provide Additional Election Funding to States A new poll released by Trump campaign pollsters Fabrizio, Lee & Associates found more evidence that Americans strongly support vote-by-mail and access to safe in-person polling stations. 76% of voters said they “favor keeping polling locations open…

Every State, Every Vote: Nearly 3 in 4 Americans Support A Vote-By-Mail Option in November

Navigator Research released a new poll over the weekend showing bipartisan support for giving all voters the option to vote by mail in November. 71% of voters are in favor of no excuse vote-by-mail, including more than half of Republicans. 69% of Americans also agreed that the pandemic should not force people to choose between…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Andy Beshear Issues Executive Order Allowing All Kentuckians to Vote By Mail in June Primary

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order that will allow all Kentuckians to vote by mail in the June 23 primary election. This bipartisan agreement that Gov. Beshear released with Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State will help ensure that all Kentuckians are able to exercise their right to vote safely and securely during the…

ICYMI: Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Gov. Kate Brown Joins National Voting Reform Call to Action with Democratic National Committee

Yesterday, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown participated in a National Voting Reform Call to Action with DNC Chair Tom Perez, DNC Chief Executive Officer Seema Nanda, and DNC Vice Chair for Civic Engagement and Voter Participation Karen Carter Peterson. Gov. Brown spoke on Democrats’ efforts to provide safe, accessible, and secure…

ICYMI: Gov. Brown Calls For Expanded Vote-By-Mail in National Op-Ed

Brown: We’ve Had Vote-by-mail In Oregon For Decades. It’s Obviously The Best Way To Hold Elections Now In case you missed it, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown published an op-ed in Newsweek calling for the expansion of vote-by-mail as our country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. In her op-ed,…

Every State, Every Vote Co-Chairs Gov. Kate Brown and Stacey Abrams Hold Press Call with Stand Up America to Urge Congress to Fully Fund Vote-By-Mail

Today, Every State, Every Vote Co-Chairs Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Stacey Abrams held a press call with Stand Up America President Sean Eldridge to demand that Congress provide $4 billion in election assistance to the states. While Congress has already approved $400 million in election assistance funding, that’s simply not enough to make our…

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