Samantha Tarazi, Co-Founder & CEO · [email protected]

November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Will we have elections in 2026?

Will we have elections in 2026? Ensuring free and fair elections in 2026 is up to all of us. Hi John, As I have been speaking with our supporters, I’ve been hearing one question a lot: Will there even be another election after this? I’ve been asked …

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  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM

The Lever: Elections on the SCOTUS Docket

The Lever: Elections on the SCOTUS Docket What’s at stake at the Supreme Court, plus threats to overseas voting. Welcome to the October edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab.  This month, w…

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September 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM

The Lever: 5 weeks until the 2025 elections

The Lever: 5 weeks until the 2025 elections Elections in three states this year could shape the 2026 midterms. Welcome to the September edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab.  In this issue…

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August 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Lever: August 2025

The Lever: August 2025 President Trump’s “movement” against mail voting. Welcome to the August edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab.  In this issue, we look at President Trump’s latest att…

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  Jet Vanderlee, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

August 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

VRL: Last call for our survey!

VRL: Last call for our survey! We’d love to hear from you. Hi John, It’s Jet again — the person behind Voting Rights Lab’s email newsletters.  I’m emailing you just one last time to request that you please complete our brief email subscr…

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  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

July 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Lever: States adopt Trump’s blueprint for elections

The Lever: States adopt Trump’s blueprint for elections Just one in three state laws improved elections this year. Help us build a better Lever! Please complete our subscriber survey today — it’s very brief, we promise. …

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  Jet Vanderlee, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

July 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM

VRL: We want to hear from you!

VRL: We want to hear from you! Please complete this (short!) survey! Hi John, I’m Jet — the person behind Voting Rights Lab’s email newsletters. We want to be sure that what we send you is what you want to receive in your inbox.  So, I’m…

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  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

June 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM

The Lever: Governing without Congress

The Lever: Governing without Congress Weaponizing the Election Assistance Commission. Welcome to the June edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab.  In this issue, we explore the history and function of the …

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  Samantha Tarazi, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

June 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Let me introduce myself

Let me introduce myself I’m honored to write to you today as the new Chief Executive Officer of Voting Rights Lab. 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 yo…

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  Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

May 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM

The Lever: Discarding ballots to improve elections?

The Lever: Discarding ballots to improve elections? The real consequences of earlier ballot deadlines. Welcome to the May edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab.  In this issue, we analyze the risks of stat…

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April 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Lever: Voter ID ≠ Documentary Proof of Citizenship

The Lever: Voter ID ≠ Documentary Proof of Citizenship Exclusionary, costly, burdensome red tape. Welcome to the April edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab.  In this issue, we highlight the distinction b…

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  Sam Tarazi, Voting Rights Lab · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Trump’s election executive order: explained. 

Trump’s election executive order: explained.  The Project 2025 plan for our elections. Hi John, You’ve seen the headlines. Last week, President Donald Trump signed a far-reaching – and likely unconstitutional – executive order on elections. You’ve like…

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March 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM

The Lever: March 2025

The Lever: March 2025 What DOGE cuts mean for our elections. Welcome to the March edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. In this issue, we’ll examine the ramifications of recent DOGE-directed election secu…

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February 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM

The Lever: February 2025

The Lever: February 2025 State actions in 2025 will shape future elections. Welcome to the February edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. In this issue, we highlight state legislative actions poised to sh…

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January 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM

The Lever: January 2025

The Lever: January 2025 Extreme agendas influencing the 2025 landscape. Welcome to the January edition of The Lever, featuring expert insights and analysis from Voting Rights Lab. In this issue, we take a close look at the Safeguard American Voter Eli…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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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 …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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. …

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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. …

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  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…

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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  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…

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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 …

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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 …

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  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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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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…

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