Voting Rights Laws

We are at the forefront of the most important federal and state voting rights cases around the country. We actively oppose discriminatory voter photo ID laws, fight against attacks voter registration process and hold lawmakers accountable when they try to institute last-minute Election Day barriers. We work year-round to combat voter suppression through advocacy, grassroots organizing, legal action and public education.

Hot Topic! National Popular Vote Interstate Compact

Submitted by in March 2021.

Event Date:

04/15/2021 - 12:00pm to 04/16/2021 - 11:45am

Join us for an always enlightening conversation with Kansas Rep. Boog Highberger, 46th District. He will be discussing the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (and more!).

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Action Alerts

The GAE Committee will be considering four crucial bills concerning Voting Rights of Incarcerated or Formerly Incarcerated Persons and Elections Administration next Wednesday. Please email your written testimony AND/OR sign up to testify in person. Deadline to sign up for live testimony is Tuesday March 9. Also: Thank your legislators if they supported Early Voting or No-Excuse Absentee Voting during the February 22 Public Hearing!

Submitted by Connecticut in March 2021.

Event Date:

03/18/2021 - 1:00pm to 03/19/2021 - 12:45pm

Event location:

Online

Join us for “Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State,” a livestreamed virtual event in celebration of Women’s History Month and the growing number of women in public office. Secretary Merrill will speak on key election issues including protecting the vote, expanding democratic participation, and modernizing Connecticut’s systems.