News & Commentary

We must prepare for the general election in November.

We are going to court to defend the voting rights of hundreds of thousands of Floridians.

Black and Brown communities have been undercounted in every census — meaning a reduction in resources for our communities. Together, we can change this.

Any legislation addressing the impact of COVID-19 on our elections must include immediate federal funding and requirements for no-excuse mail-in absentee voting and early in-person voting.

We're suing the state of Montana because a new law violates the state constitutional right to vote, freedom of speech and freedom of association, and its vague and over-broad restrictions violate due process.

Coronavirus should not be a political issue, but with presidential primaries and the general election coming up, it could soon directly impact our politics. We should protect not only our health, but our civil liberties at this time — and one of those civil liberties is our fundamental right to vote. For many, the best way to vote while safeguarding your health during this time may be to vote by mail. It’s easy to request an absentee ballot and there’s still enough time to do so for most states with upcoming primaries. While some states limit who can vote absentee — for example, to people with health issues, disabilities, or other circumstances that may prevent them from voting in person — most states allow anyone to vote this way. If you live in a state with an upcoming primary where it is still possible to apply to vote absentee, find the date by which your application for an absentee ballot must be received and other requirements below.* Remember that public health officials recommend that you not lick absentee ballot envelopes, but instead use a wet sponge or cloth to seal them.

Get to know your local supervisor of elections ahead of the 2020 elections.

We're fighting to ensure that all voices are heard at the ballot box.

Black History Month reminds us that Americans of African descent have played a central role in the progress of this state and our country from the start, even if history books don’t emphasize it.