Democracy & Elections/Voting

The institutions, rules, and processes that shape elections, voting access, political representation, and the functioning of democracy.

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Democracy Advocates Collect over 350,000 Signatures to Place Constitutional Amendment on Ballot Making Popular Initiatives a Fundamental Right

A citizen campaign qualified a proposed constitutional amendment for the November 2026 ballot after organizing, collecting signatures, rallying and defending their proposals against legal challenges.

Democracy & Elections/Voting Coalition Building/Community Organizing Ballot Initiative or Referendum Campaign/Signature Gathering

Missouri Independent • MO • Sep 3, 2026

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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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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 Nonpartisan Voter Education/Engagement/Support Letter-Writing Campaign

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

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