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  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
December 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

The Lever: December 2024

The Lever: December 2024 Key trends from 2024 shaping our present and future elections.  Welcome to the December edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. In this issue, we take a look at trends emerging from…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
November 26, 2024 at 5:06 PM

The Lever: November 2024

The Lever: November 2024 Early data indicates marked shifts in voting behavior. Welcome to the November edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. In this issue, we take a first look at preliminary voter data …
  Megan Bellamy, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
November 1, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Resources to Help Navigate Election Day & Beyond

Resources to Help Navigate Election Day & Beyond The latest in VRL’s research products, all in one place. Hi John, Voting Rights Lab has been hard at work producing resources that help build confidence in our election systems, inoculate against di…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
October 29, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Prepare Now to Wait for Election Results

Prepare Now to Wait for Election Results Three reasons why some states report election results later. Welcome to the October edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. Today, we’re exploring three key reasons …
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
September 24, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Voting in person? Here’s what’s changed

Voting in person? Here’s what’s changed Five major trends that will impact in-person voting.  Welcome to the September edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. Today, we’re exploring five trends identified b…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
August 27, 2024 at 1:30 PM

The Lever: August 2024

The Lever: August 2024 Verifying and counting the vote takes time. Welcome to the August edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. Today we’re exploring why we ca…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
July 30, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Summer watchlist: Legislation shaping the 2024 elections

Summer watchlist: Legislation shaping the 2024 elections Recent voting issues and trends that will impact the coming elections. Welcome to the July edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and anal…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Verify the vote.

Verify the vote. How does my ballot get verified? You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to receive emails, please unsubscribe. …
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
May 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Declaring the winners.

Declaring the winners. Demystifying election certification.  You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to receive emails, please unsubscribe. …
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Forcing eligible voter purges through legislation & litigation

Forcing eligible voter purges through legislation & litigation Maintaining accurate voter lists shouldn’t imperil the right to vote. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the V…
  Liz Avore, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
April 29, 2024 at 9:14 PM

New Report: The Shapeshifting Threat of Election Interference

New Report: The Shapeshifting Threat of Election Interference Read our newest report. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to receive email…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
March 26, 2024 at 5:15 PM

States confront AI-generated election disinformation

States confront AI-generated election disinformation Tracking 100 bills introduced in 39 states to regulate AI-generated election disinformation. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
February 27, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Hand counting ballots: Costly and error-prone

Hand counting ballots: Costly and error-prone Extreme policy proposals by partisan actors threaten our democracy.  You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If y…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
January 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Super Tuesday: Are voters in these key states ready?

Super Tuesday: Are voters in these key states ready? Millions of voters will be casting ballots in the presidential primaries – but there are big changes to navigate. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you …
  Liz Avore, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
December 20, 2023 at 3:00 PM

2023 in review: Top 10 new election laws

2023 in review: Top 10 new election laws  Read our latest analysis. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to receive emails, please unsubscr…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Barriers to casting a ballot from behind bars

Barriers to casting a ballot from behind bars Eligible incarcerated citizens face significant barriers to voting. Some states are taking action. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner …
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 9:00 PM

The epicenter of voting rights fights in 2023

The epicenter of voting rights fights in 2023 Power-grabs, mass challenges, and new voting requirements. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer …
  Liz Avore, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 5:15 PM

New voting rules will test the resilience of American democracy in 2024

New voting rules will test the resilience of American democracy in 2024 Read our newest report. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to rec…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
September 26, 2023 at 8:59 PM

Election 2023: What’s at stake in 5 key states

 Election 2023: What’s at stake in 5 key states Much is on the line for voting rights this fall. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to r…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 8:00 PM

An alternative or complement to precinct-based polling location

An alternative or complement to precinct-based polling location Examining how states are shifting the role that vote centers play – or don’t play – in local elections. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
July 25, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Election lies lead to partisan takeovers

Election lies lead to partisan takeovers Examining efforts by state lawmakers attempting to take more control over local election administration. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
June 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Can state laws fill the Voting Rights Act gap?

Can state laws fill the Voting Rights Act gap? How two pivotal moments in history catalyzed a wave of restrictive voting laws. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Right…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
May 30, 2023 at 10:58 PM

The great ERIC exodus

The great ERIC exodus What you need to know about the shifting landscape for ERIC, voter roll maintenance and voter registration nationwide. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of th…
  Liz Avore, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 6:57 PM

More restrictive voting laws introduced this year?

More restrictive voting laws introduced this year?  Read our new, year-over-year report. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to receive em…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
April 25, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Trying to restore trust in elections? You might rethink some of these ‘transparency’ efforts.

Trying to restore trust in elections? You might rethink some of these ‘transparency’ efforts. Some recent updates as we approach the height of the legislative calendar in many states. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues,…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
March 28, 2023 at 4:52 PM

The Movement to Restore Voting Rights

The Movement to Restore Voting Rights One of 2023's greatest victories for voter access just happened in Minnesota. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If y…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
February 28, 2023 at 9:59 PM

Dual threat: NC Court, Legislature take aim at elections

Dual threat: NC Court, Legislature take aim at elections  Learn more about the troubled 2023 landscape for voting rights in North Carolina. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
January 31, 2023 at 5:20 PM

The first election law to pass in 2023

The first election law to pass in 2023 A deep dive into Ohio's new strict photo ID law, the upcoming "most important election nobody's ever heard of", and a partner highlight. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or beca…
  Megan Lewis, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
January 13, 2023 at 3:59 PM

Our new and improved Tracker, built for you

Our new and improved Tracker, built for you We’re so excited to share the newest iteration of our State Voting Rights Tracker. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Right…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 3:59 PM

New Year, New Laws: The post-2020 election laws taking effect in January 2023

New Year, New Laws: The post-2020 election laws taking effect in January 2023 From the simplest administrative changes to the broadest of omnibus overhauls, dozens of voting and elections laws are set to take effect this month. You're receiving this email because of your in…
  Liz Avore, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
December 16, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Changes in mail voting + criminalization of elections: Read our 2021-2022 report

Changes in mail voting + criminalization of elections: Read our 2021-2022 report See changes to state election law that defined 2021 and 2022, with a look ahead to 2023. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because yo…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
November 29, 2022 at 5:20 PM

High-profile ballot initiatives in Arizona, Michigan, Connecticut could change election laws ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

High-profile ballot initiatives in Arizona, Michigan, Connecticut could change election laws ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Our democracy is strongest when everyone has a voice. That point was proven this month when tens of millions of voters cast their ballots. Y…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 5:12 PM

Still a week from Election Day, more than 100 lawsuits have been filed around the upcoming midterms.

Still a week from Election Day, more than 100 lawsuits have been filed around the upcoming midterms. Just as voters plan for how they'll cast a ballot this year, election officials are executing their plan to administer safe and secure elections. You're receiving this email…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
September 27, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Voting is underway.

Voting is underway.  Voters across the country will have a different experience casting their ballots this year. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you …
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
August 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Registering to vote may look different this year.

Registering to vote may look different this year. VRL’s latest research looks at how to repair trust and restore confidence in our elections. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of t…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
July 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Election interference on the rise, August primaries, and more

Election interference on the rise, August primaries, and more How will new election laws impact August primaries in Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Florida? You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you…
  Megan Lewis, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 2:59 PM

New report: Has voting access changed in your state?

New report: Has voting access changed in your state? We took a look at changes to voter access and election law in all 50 states. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Ri…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

New election laws made to challenge Supreme Court precedent

New election laws made to challenge Supreme Court precedent New AZ and MS election laws are expected to reach the Supreme Court. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rig…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Early voting is gaining ground.

Early voting is gaining ground. Early voting has made remarkable headway in just two legislative sessions. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 2:49 PM

Treating the voting booth like a crime scene.

Treating the voting booth like a crime scene. Read our analysis about the concerning hypercriminalization of our elections. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights L…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Did you know that nearly 80% of election administrators are women?

Did you know that nearly 80% of election administrators are women? A new wave of policies interfering with election administration disproportionately impact women. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are …
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 4:53 PM

Will Pam Gaskin be able to vote in Texas?

Will Pam Gaskin be able to vote in Texas? In a post-VRA America, attacks on ballot access – and the impact of these attacks on Black people and communities of color – go largely unchecked. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election is…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
January 25, 2022 at 5:02 PM

Voter confusion on the ground in Texas, and more

Voter confusion on the ground in Texas, and more An issue-by-issue deep dive to show where election laws shifted last year You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights La…
  Megan Lewis, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
January 14, 2022 at 3:10 PM

Important: 2022 updates to the State Voting Rights Tracker

Important: 2022 updates to the State Voting Rights Tracker New and prefiled bills for the 2022 legislative session are available on the Tracker. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner o…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Year in Review: Five Achievements and Five Setbacks

Year in Review: Five Achievements and Five Setbacks Our top five pro-voter achievements and worst five setbacks in 2021. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab.…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Off-cycle Elections and Their Consequences

Off-cycle Elections and Their Consequences Here are our three key takeaways from the 2021 off-cycle elections. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you pr…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM

The Lever: Movement Victories

The Lever: Movement Victories Taking stock of the voting rights movement’s victories in 2021. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights Lab. If you prefer not to recei…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
September 28, 2021 at 3:19 PM

Election Changes in Action in Virginia and New Jersey

Election Changes in Action in Virginia and New Jersey All eyes are on NJ and VA to see how their new voting laws take shape during their upcoming elections. You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trust…
  Megan Lewis, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 2:31 PM

UPDATE: The Divide in American Democracy Deepens

UPDATE: The Divide in American Democracy Deepens Check out the critical updates to our June report, A Tale of Two Democracies You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, or because you are a trusted partner of the Voting Rights…
  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 2:00 PM

The Lever: What would happen if H.R. 4 was law today?

The Lever: What would happen if H.R. 4 was law today? How the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act would ensure that state-level changes to election law are not discriminatory You're receiving this email because of your interest in voting rights and election issues, …