Democracy & Elections/Voting

Whistleblower Warns Proposed USPS Mail-in Ballot System Could Disenfranchise Voters

An anonymous government employee whistleblower came forward to a U.S. Senator, warning that a proposed effort by the U.S. Postal Service to implement the President's mail-in ballot executive order risks a failure of the election system that could erroneously disenfranchise millions of mail-in voters. The whistleblower is described as someone with direct knowledge of the development of the USPS' new electronic federal mail ballot portal.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Reporting Government Wrongdoing/Neglect

ABC News • Washington, DC • Sep 1, 2026

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Local Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Joins Other Local Local Groups to Host Early Voting Event

The 100 Black Women of Greater Gainesville, a local chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, is co-hosting an "Empowerment Sunday Get Out the Vote Early Voting" event before Florida's primary election. The event will feature free food, family entertainment, and appearances by political candidates.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Nonpartisan Voter Education/Engagement/Support

Gainesville Sun • Gainesville, FL • Aug 12, 2026

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National Coalition of 100 Black Women to Launch 2026 Non-partisan Voter Engagement Campaign

The Greater Gainesville chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women plans to reach eligible voters across three Florida counties with non-partisan registration assistance, accurate election information, community outreach, partnerships, and a “teach one, bring one” model. They seek to help people overcome information gaps and participate directly in decisions affecting their communities.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Nonpartisan Voter Education/Engagement/Support

Mainstreet Daily News • Gainesville, FL • Jul 10, 2026

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Interfaith Leaders Launch Multi-State Campaign to Protect Fair Access to Voting

A broad range of interfaith leaders across 8 states are using places of worship as "democracy hubs" to gather signatures for letters urging public officials to pledge to protect fair voter access. They also plan to provide non-partisan voter education and registration assistance, and voting support.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Coalition Building/Community Organizing

Word & Way • Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN • Jul 9, 2026

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Citizens Work Together to Come Up with Their County’s AI Policies

County government convened a "civic assembly" of 29 randomly selected selected residents to deliberate and develop policy recommendations on the county's use of AI.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Civic Initiative

Cascade PBS • Snohomish County, WA • Jun 26, 2026

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Supporters File Signatures for Two Initiatives to the State Legislature

Supporters collected and submitted hundreds of thousands of signatures for two initiatives to the Washington Legislature—one concerning parental access to school information and another restricting transgender students’ participation in girls’ sports.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Petition to Government or Business

Washington State Standard • Olympia, WA • Jan 3, 2026

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