Election Reform

For information on Election Reform policy in the states or to receive the latest updates from the Working Group of State Legislators for Election Reform, please contact Leila Pedersen, Policy Associate (lpedersen@progressivestates.org [1], 202.730.7693)

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State Legislators for Election Reform

The Working Group of State Legislators for Election Reform is a new initiative that the Progressive States Network is launching in 2013. After witnessing an all out assault on citizens' constitutional right to vote in 2012, this working group's objective is to fight voter suppression while offering innovative solutions for election modernization in the states.

State Legislators in the working group will learn from experts about how to expand voting rights and defend against attempts to suppress the vote. The Progressive States Network will also provide technical support to state legislators who would like to launch an election reform campaign in their state. The working group will work as a forum for state legislators to share best practices for election reform campaigns and strategies.

If you are interested in protecting and expanding voting rights please contact Leila Pedersen to join the Working Group of State Legislators for Election Reform.

The Latest

Dispatch Article

Protecting Voting Rights on the Front Burner as Election Year Kicks Off [3]
Dispatch Article

Montana State Court Rejects Citizens United, Upholds 100-Year-Old Ban on Corporate Money in Elections [4]
Dispatch Article

ALEC’s Corporate Legislative Agenda Protested [5]
In the News

FL: New bill would nix prohibition against poll workers asking voters for ‘additional information’ [6]
Press Release

After Election Day Wins, State Legislators to Advance Policies for the 99% in 2012 [7]
Blog entry

Voters Across Nation Push Back Against Right-Wing Overreach in the States [8]
In the News

WI: Long Lines, Mass Confusion as New Voter ID Law Gets Test Run [9]
In the News

CA: California Brings Voting Into The 21st Century By Allowing Online Registration [10]
Blog entry

Legislators Call Voter ID Laws a "Grave Mistake," Urge Real Election Modernization [11]
Dispatch Article

On the Ballot this November: Right-Wing Overreach in the States [12]

Community, Resources, Messaging, Fact Sheets, and more

Are you a state legislator looking to connect with like-minded colleagues. Are you looking for messaging resources, fact sheets, and other policy resources?

Working groups are the place. Join today.

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