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Category: Civic Engagement

Early Voting Ramps Up in Most States in October, and Voter Registration Deadlines Begin to Close.  What’s Your Registration and Voting Plan?

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
Early voting for the 2024 general election has begun in six states, either by mail or in-person. Another nine states begin next week. But, beware, voter registration begins closing next week in 14 states. Do you have a plan to vote?
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Sept. 17 is National Voter Registration Day.  If You’re One of the 81 Million Americans Not Registered, Now is the Time.  

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024
There are an estimated 103 Million Americans who are NOT registered to vote.  If you’re one of them, National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17th, is a great time to get it done at the municipal election office or voter registration drive in your community.
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Texas AG Paxton Sues Two Counties to Suppress Voter Registration Effort

September 9, 2024September 10, 2024
After ordering controversial searches of homes of LatinX democracy advocates in August, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued two counties in early September for attempting to register citizens to vote prior to the 2024 election. 
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National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 17 and Organizers Hope to Enlist More Nonprofit and Corporate Partners to Help

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 69.1% of Americans were registered to vote for the 2022 midterms, the highest number in over two decades. To register the other 30%, National Voter Registration Day is September 17th, and organizers hope community groups will help.   
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American Bar Association’s ‘Task Force for American Democracy’ Urges Members to Take Larger Community Role to Protect Election System

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024
Citing imminent threats to our election system, the American Bar Association’s Task Force for American Democracy released a report recommending ways legal professionals can take a larger community role to restore public confidence in our democratic republic.
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