A group of 32 current and former election and law-enforcement officials announced the formation of a group aimed at tamping down threats against poll workers and voters. 👏

Election, law enforcement officials launch group to combat threats against voting process - StateScoop

The new Committee for Safe and Secure Elections says it wants to improve coordination between election administrators and law enforcement.

statescoop.com

Let’s look to Alaska ➡️

The Justice Department has secured an agreement with the State of Alaska & state officials to resolve claims that driver license transactions did not consistently provide voter registration opportunities required by the NVRA ⤵️
https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-secures-agreement-alaska-under-national-voter-registration-act

Let’s look to New Hampshire ➡️

“The new law requires school officials, parents, and students with disabilities who are 17 or older to discuss voter registration as part of their special education planning for life after graduation.” ⤵️

New law to help students with disabilities register to vote

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire students with disabilities will get help registering to vote under a new law ...

apnews.com

Let’s talk about why voting-eligible citizens may have sat out during the 2020 election ⤵️

The Unheard Third

Non Voter Research, Public Wise, Polling, Focus Groups

publicwise.org

Let’s look to Tennessee ➡️

“What’s rarely talked about, and what could be a factor heading into the 2022 midterm elections, is the role evictions play in voting patterns.” ⤵️

Wave of evictions may depress voter turnout for Tennessee midterm election – Tennessee Lookout

A wave of evictions in Tennessee stemming from rising rents and COVID-era job losses may depress voter turnout in the 2022 midterm election.

tennesseelookout.com