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In our elections, every voice must be heard, and every vote must count. Voting should be accessible for all citizens, and our laws should promote participation in our democracy and instill trust in our elections.
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CLC seeks to protect and expand access to voting and instill trust in our elections.

CLC fights in court anti-voter laws that target Black voters, voters of color, and voters with disabilities.  CLC advocates to restore voting rights for Americans with past felony convictions, and advocates for state and federal policies that improve and protect in-person voting access and voter registration.  

CLC also builds confidence in our election processes at the state and federal levels, including updating the Electoral Count Act to strengthen the guardrails surrounding the Electoral College process. CLC supports policies to bolster protections and streamline the process for the election workers and poll workers who keep our elections safe and secure.   

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How Artificial Intelligence Influences Elections, and What We Can Do About It

2024 will be the first election year to feature the widespread influence of AI. Policymakers at the state and federal level -- as well as actors in the private sector -- must step up to  address the unique challenges AI creates for our democracy. Here's how:

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Adav Noti
February 28, 2024

Want Election Results Sooner? Allow Election Officials to Process Mail Ballots Early

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Maddie Covino
December 14, 2023

VICTORY! Minnesota Passes State Voting Rights Act

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Lata Nott
May 16, 2024

Why a Recent Ruling is Good News for Florida's Civic Engagement Groups

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Adam Ginsburg
May 15, 2024

Victory: Tennessee Voters Strike Blow Against Tennessee’s Unequal, Inaccessible Felony Disenfranchisement Policies

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Blair Bowie
April 19, 2024

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Restoring voting rights to people with past convictions

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Fighting for our freedom to vote in the states

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Combating election sabotage

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Americans face barriers to in-person voting

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We need to talk about the Supreme Court

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Election Worker Protection: Safeguarding Those Who Safeguard Our Democracy

CLC’s panel of experts discuss the importance of election workers in safeguarding our democracy, what can be done to retain election workers and institutional knowledge and steps made both statewide and nationally toward protecting election workers.
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Ohio Restrictions Could Curtail Work of Election Officials and Civic Organizations

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Alice Huling
December 6, 2021
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Letter to Ohio Attorney General Regarding Ohio Law R.C. § 3501.054

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Voting Rights Groups Urge Ohio Attorney General Yost to Issue Opinion on Possible Election-Related Activity Ban

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December 2, 2021
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Court Temporarily Blocks Kansas Law Prohibiting Distribution of Mail Ballot Applications

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Kimberly Hall
November 22, 2021
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Court Grants Preliminary Injunction to Kansas Voters’ Access to Mail Ballot Applications

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November 22, 2021
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Less Than Year Before Midterms, Congress Must Pass Freedom To Vote Act

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Jonathan Diaz
November 10, 2021
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Our Democracy Wins When We Have Accessible Voting and High Turnout

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Trevor Potter
November 8, 2021
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Senate Must Pass Crucial Bills Protecting Americans’ Freedom To Vote

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Jo Deutsch
November 5, 2021
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Letter to Louisiana Secretary of State About Tribal Voting

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Bipartisan Poll Finds Strong Support for Updating the Electoral Count Act

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October 27, 2021
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CLC Urges White House To Deliver on Promise To Expand Voting Access

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October 25, 2021
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Voting and Elections

Senate’s Vote on the Freedom To Vote Act Cannot Be the End

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October 20, 2021
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Voting and Elections

The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Protects Native Americans’ Voting Rights

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October 20, 2021
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CLC’s Oral Arguments Show Why Kansas Anti-Voter Law Must Be Struck Down

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October 12, 2021
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Voting and Elections

Senate Introduces VRAA To Protect Americans From Voting Discrimination

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October 5, 2021
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In-Person Voting Disparities in Louisiana Illuminate Shelby County Legacy

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Valencia Richardson
October 4, 2021
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Passing the “John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act” To Combat Racially Targeted Attacks on Americans’ Freedom To Vote

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Returning Citizens IG LIVE PANEL

CLC's Gicola Lane joined When We All Vote for an event on restoring voting rights to returning citizens that occurred during National Voter Registration Week. 

Thursday, September 30th, 2021

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Voter Participation Nonprofits Are Crucial for Democracy. We Must Protect Their Work.

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September 28, 2021
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Passing the “Freedom to Vote Act” To Create A Democracy That Works for Us All

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