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Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

Yesterday, Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam enacted wide-sweeping reforms to expand access to voting across the state and to give Virginians a new holiday to celebrate – Election Day. Gov. Northam signed multiple pieces of legislation into law that will make it easier for all Virginians to cast their ballots. Measures include removing photo ID…

Every State, Every Vote: Superior Court Blocks Chris Sununu’s Attempt to Infringe on Granite Staters’ Fundamental Right to Vote

On Thursday, a superior court judge ruled against New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s 2017 law that required new voters to present onerous paperwork to prove New Hampshire residency or face penalties saying it would have created confusion, caused long lines at the polls, and particularly burdened low income and young voters. Judge David Anderson rejected…

Every State, Every Vote: The Need For Fair and Secure Elections in the Midst of the Pandemic

Yesterday, leaders in Ohio made a decision to postpone today’s Ohio primary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, setting off a court battle and confusing voters. Every State, Every Vote Co-Chair Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released the following statement on COVID-19 disrupting our elections: “Given the chaos around the decision to postpone the Ohio primary, it…

Every State, Every Vote Responds To Trump Campaign’s Deceptive Facebook Ads Exploiting U.S. Census

With the official start of the 2020 U.S. census just one week away, the Trump campaign is wasting no time flooding Facebook with deceptive ads aimed at exploiting the official count for political gain. The Trump campaign’s ad asks users to “take the Official 2020 Congressional District Census” and then redirects users to a website…

Every State, Every Vote: Federal Court Blocks DeSantis’ Attempts To Disenfranchise Millions

Today, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a preliminary injunction that GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempt to weaken Amendment 4, a constitutional amendment re-enfranchising ex-felons after they have completed their sentence, amounts to an unfair poll tax. The ruling could allow the 1.6 million Florida felons who have completed their prison sentences to regain…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. John Bel Edwards Urges Participation in the 2020 Census

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards yesterday urged Louisiana residents to participate in next year’s census. In 2010, less than half of New Orleans’ population responded to the census survey – leaving thousands of people underrepresented at the state and federal level. Gov. Edwards signed an executive order in December creating the Louisiana Complete Count…

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Northam Pushes Proposals to Increase Access to Voting

Jan 07, 2020

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Northam Pushes Proposals to Increase Access to Voting

“[I]n a state that once put up tremendous barriers to voting, too many people are still unable to participate meaningfully in our democracy. By making it easier—not harder—to vote, these proposals will ensure we are building a government that is truly representative of the people we serve. “ – Gov. Northam Today, Democratic Virginia Gov.…

DGA, In Partnership With Fair Fight, Launches “Every State, Every Vote” Initiative Ahead of 2020 Election

Today, the Democratic Governors Association, in partnership with Fair Fight, launched Every State, Every Vote, a new comprehensive initiative to bring together state efforts around voter protection, voting access, redistricting, and the 2020 census. The initiative will be co-chaired by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Founder of Fair Fight Stacey Abrams and will focus on…

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Every State, Every Vote: Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Expands Voting Access and Establishes Election Day As A Holiday

Every State, Every Vote: Superior Court Blocks Chris Sununu’s Attempt to Infringe on Granite Staters’ Fundamental Right to Vote

Every State, Every Vote: The Need For Fair and Secure Elections in the Midst of the Pandemic

Every State, Every Vote Responds To Trump Campaign’s Deceptive Facebook Ads Exploiting U.S. Census

Every State, Every Vote: Federal Court Blocks DeSantis’ Attempts To Disenfranchise Millions

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. John Bel Edwards Urges Participation in the 2020 Census

Every State, Every Vote: Gov. Northam Pushes Proposals to Increase Access to Voting

DGA, In Partnership With Fair Fight, Launches “Every State, Every Vote” Initiative Ahead of 2020 Election