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As we countdown to Election Day, we wanted to highlight Issue One’s important work in October to defend our democracy.
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** Election Protection
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This election season, Issue One is supporting election officials, combating false election information, and educating Americans about how elections work.
Here’s how you can help:
* Share our resources: Spread the word about HowElectionsWork.org ([link removed]) , our Election Integrity Toolkit ([link removed]) , and our interactive VoteWise chatbot (available on WhatsApp ([link removed]) , Telegram ([link removed]) , and Meta Messenger ([link removed]) ).
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* Sign our pledge ([link removed]) : Commit to speak out against the harassment of election officials.
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We continue to feature election workers in our Meet the Faces of Democracy Q&A series. Meet Julie Wise ([link removed]) , who serves as the director of King County Elections in Washington State!
In response to recent arson attacks on ballot drop boxes in Oregon, Washington, and USPS mailboxes in Arizona, the co-chairs of Issue One’s bipartisan National Council on Election Integrity ([link removed]) (NCEI) issued a statement ([link removed]) calling these incidents “egregious attacks on the fundamental right of every American to cast their vote securely and without fear of interference.”
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In the latest episode ([link removed]) of our “Democracy Fix” podcast, Tonya Wichman, director of elections in Defiance County, OH, and Wesley Wilcox, supervisor of elections in Marion County, FL discuss how the role of election administration is evolving to combat misinformation and political interference.
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** Holding Big Tech Accountable
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A new Issue One analysis ([link removed]) revealed that major tech companies have invested over $51 million into lobbying efforts in 2024—nearly 14% more than the same period last year. These record-breaking sums come as the tech industry attempts to derail commonsense social media reforms that have bipartisan support.
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** Money In Politics
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We released an investigative report ([link removed]) exposing the funding behind the Only Citizens Vote Coalition, a network of 80+ organizations amplifying the false narrative that noncitizens are voting in federal elections. Our analysis tracked $590 million in contributions from over 140 donor organizations.
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Issue One spearheaded a coalition of 13 organizations ([link removed]) urging Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump to publicly reveal information about their top campaign fundraisers—or “bundlers”—before Election Day.
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** Help Fund Democracy
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With election day around the corner, your support means everything. Stand with us and contribute today to help protect the election!
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** New on Issue One’s Substack
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* The Only Citizens Vote Coalition: Research Associate Mia Minkin dove into our recent investigative report, addressing myths around noncitizen voting ([link removed]) and how these false narratives impact those on the frontlines of democracy.
* Honoring Election Officials: Election Protection Intern Risa Dorf highlighted the critical role of election officials, emphasizing that U.S. elections are safe and secure thanks to their dedication—and that we owe them the same security they provide for us ([link removed]) .
* Lawsuits Targeting Social Media: With a surge of lawsuits against social media platforms, particularly TikTok, Tech Reform team members Willa Blake and Isabel Sunderland examined how these legal battles spotlight social media’s impact on young users ([link removed]) .
* Planning for a Resilient Congress: Senior Legislative Associate Joshua Manuel Bonet discussed the vital importance of a continuity plan for Congress ([link removed]) —not just a hypothetical exercise, but a vital step in safeguarding the resilience of our democracy.
* Drop Boxes Are Safe: Despite recent attacks, Senior Election Advisor Claire Woodall assured voters that ballot drop boxes remain a safe and secure way to vote ([link removed]) .
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The Issue One Team
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