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3 states that automatically sent mail ballots to all registered voters in 2022 midterms (Colorado, Oregon, and Washington) were among the top 7 states with the highest youth turnout.
2 other #voteathome states (Vermont and Nevada) ranked in the top 15.
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2 other #voteathome states (Vermont and Nevada) ranked in the top 15.
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Youth turnout ranged from as high as 37% in some states to as low as 13% in others.
Many of the states with high youth voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections had strong policies that make it easier to register and vote.
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Many of the states with high youth voter turnout in the 2022 midterm elections had strong policies that make it easier to register and vote.
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In contrast, some states with low 2022 youth turnout are notable for their lack of facilitative voting and registration policies — Tennessee (13%), Alabama (15%), and Oklahoma (15%).
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Lindsey Graham is debating Jamie Harrison on CSPAN right now and looking terrified.
Jamie Harrison with plexiglass to protect himself from Lindsey Graham. Striking visual.
Lindsey Graham fumbling with his words and blaming China for the Coronavirus, and on the economic recovery asking “who do you trust. Trump or the liberal Democrats?”
I trust the people who aren’t hospitalized right now with COVID out of their own recklessness.
I trust the people who aren’t hospitalized right now with COVID out of their own recklessness.
Wisconsin is a crucial battleground state this November. @thekjohnston is here to tell us how to safely and easily #voteathome in the Badger State. Thank you Kristen!
.@nytpolitics published this interactive map on #VoteAtHome across the country. We want to share the TL;DR on this post 🗳
1. More voters than ever will cast their vote on a ballot they got in the mail (1/3)
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1. More voters than ever will cast their vote on a ballot they got in the mail (1/3)
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2. More mail ballots will lead to record turnout because they offer convenience, safety, and security 🔑(nytimes.com/2020/05/04/opi…)
3. States need to make their plan to meet the need from voters to have mail ballot access #VoteAtHome
2. More mail ballots will lead to record turnout because they offer convenience, safety, and security 🔑(nytimes.com/2020/05/04/opi…)
3. States need to make their plan to meet the need from voters to have mail ballot access #VoteAtHome
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4. Election officials need proper funding to make sure this election runs smoothly
5. #VoteAtHome is here to HELP! We have toolkits for election officials, communications guides, and fact sheets -- check them out here 👉 voteathome.org
4. Election officials need proper funding to make sure this election runs smoothly
5. #VoteAtHome is here to HELP! We have toolkits for election officials, communications guides, and fact sheets -- check them out here 👉 voteathome.org
Wondering how we KNOW it’s safe and secure to #VoteAtHome🗳? Well, look no further. Here’s a thread about how Colorado protects their elections. (1/5)
Every registered voter is mailed a ballot. No filling out request forms, no hoops to jump through. Voters can then either mail the ballot back ✉️, or drop it off at a secure dropbox 📮or mobile voting center. (2/5)
In order for a ballot to be counted, the envelope must be signed and every signature is verified by a bi-partisan group of election judges, who are trained by the FBI. (3/5)
So how’d we do it? Simple, we let our values guide us: 1) We put our people first, offering time off and additional pay to prepare for possible shelter in place the second week of March nytimes.com/2020/04/13/us/…
2) We invested in additional digital tools and infrastructure to complete the pivot to 💯virtual organizing and voter contact - video conferencing, org wide digital workspace, rvp tracking tools, dialer, etc. (all our organizers are already issued laptops)
3) We provided members and volunteer action teams 100s of hours of free training on digital organizing and basic virtual literacy all while closing offices a week before #SaferAtHome
Over 90% of Coloradans will use their automatically mailed ballots to vote, says @COSecofState.
Colorado has universal vote at home - all *registered* voters get mailed a ballot.
Tune in: bit.ly/3dG5f37
Colorado has universal vote at home - all *registered* voters get mailed a ballot.
Tune in: bit.ly/3dG5f37
Vote at Home is secure - @secstatewa makes the point that with increasing voter access to the ballot through Vote at Home, you need to add in security measures to balance it out.
How to mitigate voter fraud with secure #VoteAtHome by @secstatewa:
-Build the system to detect fraud, prosecute if something goes wrong
-Eligible voters only get ballots
-Each signature is checked against the registry individually
-Each voter is notified of signatures
-Build the system to detect fraud, prosecute if something goes wrong
-Eligible voters only get ballots
-Each signature is checked against the registry individually
-Each voter is notified of signatures
1/ Tomorrow we're hosting a livestream with @COSecofState Jena Griswold & others on the growing movement for #VoteatHome.
Sec. Griswold is the youngest elected S.o.S. in America & has fought to increase transparency of money in politics & lobbying.
Sec. Griswold is the youngest elected S.o.S. in America & has fought to increase transparency of money in politics & lobbying.
2/ She has been a champion for ensuring all Coloradans voices are heard & is committed to restoring faith in government.
Colorado is recognized as a leader in voter turnout & election security, making it the country’s gold-standard when it comes to elections.
Colorado is recognized as a leader in voter turnout & election security, making it the country’s gold-standard when it comes to elections.
3/ RSVP for our livestream here: unrigsummit.com/unrig-roundtab…
1/ It’s presidential #primary season, and we’re in the middle of a #pandemic. President Trump has declared a #NationalEmergency, sports seasons are postponed, and yet voters may be forced to line up at crowded polling locations to #vote. 4 states still have #primaries next week!
2/ There’s a bill in the Senate right now that would make it possible for all Americans to #VoteAtHome, keeping everyone safe while ensuring the 2020 elections continue. Add your name to send a message to your Senators, urging them to pass the bill: act.represent.us/sign/vote-at-h…
3/ If passed, this bill (S.3440) would require all states to allow voters to request absentee ballots if a widespread emergency made voting in person unsafe. #CommonSense #coronavirus
Today @repblumenauer & I are reintroducing our bill to expand Oregon-style #VoteByMail nationwide. Voting is a right, not a privilege. This bill will ensure that voting is accessible to every single American, while saving taxpayer dollars. #VoteAtHome wyden.senate.gov/news/press-rel…
Instead of making voting easier, Trump & special interests want to make it harder in order to pursue their anti-democratic agenda that rewards only the powerful, hurting regular Americans. My bill will put an end to barriers and make voting easier for all. #VoteByMail
Our #VoteByMail bill is also included in H.R. 1. This is a significant step towards Congress taking REAL action to expand access to voting and making our elections more secure.
