October 19, 2025

Open Records, Honest Elections
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Across America, the work of election transparency is underway.
True the Vote has now submitted 250 public records requests — one
to every state and to the 200 largest counties — seeking a single
answer:
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​“Please describe any actions you have taken, or intend to take,
to ensure compliance with President Trump’s Executive Order
14248: Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American
Elections.”​
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The responses have been telling. Some states are cooperating.
Others are resisting. Still others behave as if citizens have no
right to ask — or don’t have any knowledge of the EO.

Wild. Btw,if you want to read EO 14248, you can see it here (
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And, you can follow the latest updates and read all the state and
county responses as they arrive on our Open Records: Honest
Elections page (
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SCOTUS and the Voting Rights Act’s Defining Moment
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This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Robinson v.
Landry, a pivotal Louisiana redistricting case that could reshape
how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is applied nationwide. At
the heart of the case is a fundamental question: should states be
compelled to draw districts based primarily on race.

Activists on the Left argue that the Voting Rights Act requires
race-conscious districts to ensure minority representation.
Meanwhile, those on the Right contend that such mandates violate
the Constitution, warning that “separate but equal” solutions
cannot deliver genuine equality.

The outcome won’t just affect Louisiana; hundreds of similar
lawsuits are pending across the country, and all will be impacted
by the Supreme Court’s ruling. For ongoing legal updates and
background, you can consult the (
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In case you’re wondering, it’s our position that every eligible
citizen, regardless of race or region, deserves equal treatment
under the law. Disproportionate impact is real, and can be
difficult to address, but grouping people by ethnicity is
absolutely not the solution.

This case will set a national precedent for how representation
and equality are defined. We will keep watching closely.

Tina Peters: A Call for Justice
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Many of us have followed the story of Tina Peters, the former
Mesa County Clerk from Colorado who raised serious concerns about
election security and paid a steep personal price for doing so.
Tina has been in prison since October 2024.

There’s been a positive update in her case!
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Earlier this year, a grassroots Amicus Brief, led by citizen
advocate Terpsehore Maras and signed by over 3,000 Americans from
all 50 states, was filed in federal court supporting Tina’s
petition for habeas corpus — a request to be released from prison
while her appeal is heard. You can read and download the Amicus
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That filing, made in February 2025, is now being actively
considered by the court after the State of Colorado formally
objected to its admission. The brief argues that Tina was denied
bail not because she posed any risk of flight or violence, but
because of her speech — a punishment the Amici say violates her
constitutional rights under the First, Eighth, Ninth, and
Fourteenth Amendments.
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Now the court must decide whether an American can be imprisoned
for her words while awaiting justice.
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As this case unfolds, please keep Tina in prayer — a prayer for
freedom, for truth to prevail, and for courage for every citizen
who stands for integrity.

Help Wanted: Dallas County, TX Hand-Count Ballot Team
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We’ve been notified that Dallas County, Texas, urgently needs
more volunteers for its hand-count ballot team. To qualify, you
need to live in Dallas County, be registered to vote, and can
count ballots for four hours on March 3, 2026.
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Training is provided by the GOP, but all qualified voters are
welcome, so it is a nonpartisan endeavor. This is your chance to
make a real difference where it matters most: inside the process.
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If you live in or near Dallas County, please consider signing up
today. Contact Dallas County GOP by clicking here. (
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And if you hear of similar local needs for election workers in
your own area, let us know at [email protected] (
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Closing Thoughts
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There’s a lot happening — across many fronts, in ways both seen
and unseen — to strengthen and protect election integrity. From
courtroom battles to county audits, from volunteers in polling
places to citizens digging into public records, the movement for
transparency is alive and growing.

Please stay engaged.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll be announcing new ways for you to get
involved and serve, right where you are. Every action matters.
Every truth told moves us closer to the country we’re meant to
be.

Keep the faith. Hold the line. Never quit. Ephesians 6 FTW!

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