Common-Sense Convenience
The idea that Election Day can only be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November seems to be a thing of the past. The busy and complicated lives of American voters have demanded other choices.
Many states have expanded opportunities to vote before Election Day, in order to accommodate voters’ schedules and in the hope of increasing turnout by making voting more convenient.
These conveniences have proven popular with voters and election officials alike. They help prevent long lines on Election Day, reduce the burden on Election Day pollworkers, and have the potential to increase turnout and expand the electorate, particularly among minority voters.
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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the NVRA, #NVRAat20 Twitter Party
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Early Voting Bill Advances in New York
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Letter to the Florida State Senate regarding SB 600
A coalition of civic engagement groups submitted a letter to the Florida Senate, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more
Testimony Regarding Florida Election Bill SB 600 to the Florida State Senate
Project Vote submitted a letter to the Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more
Letter to the Texas House Elections Committee regarding HB 2093,HB 2372, HB 2848
A coalition of civic engagement groups submitted a letter to the Texas House Elections Committee, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, HB 2093, HB 2372, and HB 2848. The issues relate to rolling back early voting, interstate voter registration crosscheck program, and other issues. Read more
Group Asks Florida Lawmakers to Fix Voting System
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Letter to the Florida Senate Community Affairs Committee regarding SB 600
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Legislative Battles Over Voting Rights Continue in 2013
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