The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Dec. 9, 2024
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The nonpartisan Fair Elections Center released a report to state and local election officials in February suggesting ways voter participation can be expanded. Recommendations include expanding voter registration options, making use of public/private partnerships to distribute voting information, developing communication plans, and expanding poll worker training.
Fair Elections Center urges local governments to expand access points for online voter registration in the 42 states which offer it. Instead of just the election department website, it suggests linking voter registration at DMV, employment security and other government sites. It also suggests libraries and other public places make computers and voter registration forms available for those without broadband or computer access.
Highly mobile populations often don’t re-register to vote. Fair Elections Center recommends banks and other lenders, and landlords and other housing providers offer voter registration information. It also recommends election officials work with schools to conduct voter registration events, and with local organizations in underrepresented communities.
Voter information outreach continues to be a struggle for smaller election offices. The report recommends a communications plan which includes all modes of social media, voting information in additional languages, and in media for all disabilities.
We’ve linked the report at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org. I’m Brian Beihl. Find us on Bluesky Social @DemocracyMinute.
Today’s Links
Articles & Resources:
Fair Elections Center – LOCAL INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE THE VOTING EXPERIENCE:
Recommendations for Local Elected Officials and Election Officials
U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Election 2024 Toolkits
Groups Taking Action:
Fair Elections Center, Campaign Legal Center, Brennan Center for Justice
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