The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.socia

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

Senate moves elections omnibus after trimming petition‑near‑drop‑box buffer The Legislature advanced an elections omnibus (LB1075) that bundled several election and fiscal measures, including new rules for ballot drop‑box petition circulation; floor negotiators compromised on a 25‑foot buffer around drop boxes for petition circulators.

The Nebraska Senate just advanced a groundbreaking elections omnibus that reshapes ballot drop box rules and tackles foreign funding in campaigns—what changes are on the horizon?

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#NE #CivicAccountability #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #VoterProtection

#ChadBianco shouldn't be allowed to be dog-catcher, let alone sheriff of #RiversideCounty. Get this avowed member of the #OathKeepers out of public office. #ThisIsWhatFascismLooksLike #Resist #MAGA #EndGerrymandering #ElectionReform #STARVoting #ElectionIntegrity #ACAB #CopsLie #BlueLiesMatter

Jessica Tarlov is stirring debate again after suggesting Democrats should introduce their own voter ID bill instead of only opposing Republican proposals.
#JessicaTarlov #VoterID #SAVEAct #ElectionReform #USPolitics #VotingRights #PoliticalDebate #ElectionIntegrity

STAR Voting We should be able to vote our conscience, our votes should never be wasted, and our elections should accurately reflect the will of the people. It's not rocket science. It's Star Voting.

When we rebuild the US after MAGA implodes, this is the voting method we need to institute in all elections. #STARVoting #ElectionReform #AbolishTheElectoralCollege #EndGerrymandering #WeThePeople #AMorePerfectUnion

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The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

House Finance Committee approves amendment to let Alaskans cast presidential write-ins The House Finance Committee on March 20 adopted Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 64, 6–5, to allow write-in votes for president and vice president. Committee members debated whether adding the provision to a late-stage bill was appropriate; legal and administrative staff explained how electors and ballot adjudication would work.

Alaskans may soon have the power to cast write-in votes for president and vice president again, sparking a heated debate in the House Finance Committee.

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#AK #VotingAccess #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #ElectionReform #AlaskaElections

House Finance advances SB 64 after debate over ballot curing, tracking and PFD registration After extensive debate about ballot curing windows, ballot-tracking systems and Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) registration procedures, the House Finance Committee adopted several amendments to SB 64 (including a delayed effective date for tracking/curing provisions) and voted 9–2 to report the bill out of committee as amended; an opt‑in PFD amendment failed 3–8 on roll call.

Alaska's House Finance Committee sparks heated debate over crucial amendments to SB 64, impacting ballot handling and voter registration processes!

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#AK #VotingAccess #CivicParticipation #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #AlaskaElections

A Level Playing Field Shouldn’t Be Controversial When I turned 18, I had to register for the draft, even though there was no draft. That requirement still exists today.

If voting were truly fair in America, it wouldn’t depend on where you live; so why does it?

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#VotingRights #Democracy #ElectionReform #VoterAccess #CivicEngagement #Vote2026 #PublicPolicy #AmericanDemocracy #FairElections #CivicDuty #VoterRegistration

Committee advances bill to move primary to May; Clean Elections amendment draws negotiation Senate Bill 16-87 would move Arizona's primary to the Tuesday before the last Monday in May and adjust filing windows and signature-date bases; a Marquez amendment changing Clean Elections fund timing and spending rules was debated and defeated in amendment vote but the bill advanced with plans for floor-level fixes.

Arizona's Senate is pushing to move primary elections to the cooler May weather, aiming for increased voter turnout and smoother campaigning!

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#AZ #VoterParticipation #CitizenPortal #ElectionReform #CivicEngagement #ArizonaElections

Committee approves referral to ballot for broad election reforms including citizen-only voting and ID requirement; critics say it will disenfranchise vulnerable Senate Concurrent Resolution 1,001, a constitutional referral that would require only U.S. citizens to register and vote in Arizona, mandate government-issued ID to vote by any method, restrict certain early-voting procedures and bar foreign contributions to influence Arizona elections, passed out of committee after hours of divided testimony.

Arizona's Senate is pushing a controversial voting reform that could reshape elections, but critics warn it might disenfranchise vulnerable communities.

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #ElectionReform #CivicEngagement #ArizonaVoters #VotingRights

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

Rep. Zach Fields seeks constitutional definition of “person” to curb corporate political power Sponsor Rep. Zach Fields told the House Judiciary Committee HJR 31 would amend the Alaska Constitution to define “persons” as natural persons and to limit corporate contributions and expenditures in state and local elections; supporters said it would restore legislative authority, while legal counsel warned of First Amendment questions.

Rep. Zach Fields is pushing to redefine "persons" in Alaska's Constitution to limit corporate political influence and restore power to voters—could this reshape the future of campaign finance?

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#AK #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #CorporateAccountability #PoliticalTransparency

House Finance Committee reviews proposed changes, fiscal notes for Alaska elections bill (SB 64) Lawmakers and Division of Elections staff discussed proposed clarifying edits to Senate Bill 64, updated fiscal estimates including about $888,100 in FY27 operating costs and a $765,000 capital estimate, concerns about PFD-based automatic registration and address updates, and a plan to delay some electronic ballot-tracking/cure provisions until after the primary.

Alaska's House Finance Committee is diving deep into SB 64, addressing fiscal estimates and potential changes that could reshape the election landscape—are they getting it right?

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#AK #VoterAccess #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #FiscalTransparency #AlaskaElections

House Finance Committee adopts committee substitute for Senate Bill 64, sets amendment deadline The House Finance Committee adopted a committee substitute for Senate Bill 64 (elections bill) after staff reviewed a redline of technical and policy changes, including data-sharing safeguards, PFD-data references, and timing for a ballot-curing system. An amendment deadline was set for 2026-03-19 at noon.

The Alaska House Finance Committee has taken a significant step in elections reform by adopting a new substitute bill that introduces crucial changes to voter data handling and election processes.

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#AK #CivicAccountability #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #AlaskaElections

West Virginia Senate swiftly concurs with House amendments and passes a package of bills The West Virginia Senate on March 10 moved rapidly through a series of House-amended bills, concurring with amendments and passing measures on harassment definitions, voter-residency challenges, mine-inspector authority, penalties for assaults on public service workers, emergency medical services billing, jury-service eligibility, entrepreneurship office creation, tank regulation and energy policy procedural advancement.

The West Virginia Senate made significant strides this week, passing a series of impactful bills that redefine harassment, streamline voter eligibility, and enhance protections for public service workers.

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#WV #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #WestVirginiaSenate #CriminalJustice

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

The most important thing @mark-carney.bsky.social can do for #CanadaSky is election reform so that we never have to worry about a Conservative majority again. Otherwise, his achievements are temporary. #ElectionReform #FairVote @markgerretsen.bsky.social

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Republicans plan #Senate talkathon on #votingbill as #Trump pressures lawmakers to pass stricter proof-of-citizenship rules.

#WTFWire, #Republicans, #USPolitics, #ElectionIntegrity, #ProofOfCitizenship, #VotingLaws, #ElectionReform, #PoliticalNews

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You aren’t just a voter or a member of a political party. You should be the builder. ‼️

And we’re building it with you. 🤝

Plug into the Digital Politics Hub. It’s time for a citizen-owned government.💯 hub.futureis.org  

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#MoneyOutOfPolitics
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Just found out that even with a driver's license, you can't register to vote if you don't have a passport, and almost half of Americans don't even have one. Mind blown!

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#VotingRights #IDRequirements #ElectionReform #Disenfranchisement

Committee approves earlier mail date for sample ballots in counties without USPS processing centers The Senate Judiciary and Elections Committee gave House Bill 2006 a due‑pass recommendation, requiring counties without a USPS processing and distribution center to mail printed sample ballots at least 14 days before primary and general elections to allow for longer transit times.

Arizona's Senate Committee just greenlit a groundbreaking bill to ensure timely delivery of sample ballots in counties without USPS centers—could this change the way we vote?

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#AZ #VotingAccess #CivicParticipation #CitizenPortal #ElectionReform #ArizonaElections

Lincoln County commissioners approve precinct boundary changes, HVAC and copier contracts At meetings May 3–4, 2022, the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners adopted multiple consent motions including a resolution updating precinct boundaries, authorizing an HVAC contract for the Afton sheriff’s branch, a Xerox copier agreement, and engineering services for the Afton library.

Lincoln County commissioners made significant updates to election precincts and approved key contracts for HVAC and copiers at their recent meetings.

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#LincolnCounty #WY #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityServices

St. Mary Parish Council orders June 27 special election on Home Rule Charter rewrite The council approved a resolution calling a June 27, 2026 special election on a proposed, restated Home Rule Charter that would reduce the council from 11 to eight single-member districts, change compensation and term limits, and make the parish president the chief executive.

St. Mary Parish is gearing up for a transformative special election on June 27, 2026, that could reshape local governance by reducing council members and redefining leadership roles!

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#MaryParish #LA #CivicAccountability #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #StMaryParishGovernment

Franklin County commission approves nonpartisan-election resolution, copier leases and budget amendments At its March 20 meeting the Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved a package of administrative measures including a contentious 10–5 vote to adopt nonpartisan local elections, multiple multi‑year lease/purchase agreements for office copiers and several county and school budget amendments. The commission also approved a rezoning for a Sewanee Highway property and several appointments and notary commissions.

Franklin County just took a bold step by approving nonpartisan elections, but not everyone is on board—find out what this means for local politics!

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#FranklinCounty #TN #CivicAccountability #ElectionReform #CitizenPortal #FranklinCountyElections #BudgetTransparency

Committee reviews large third-week consent calendar of bills covering elections, taxes and criminal law A legislative committee reviewed a broad third-week consent calendar that included measures on elections, tax-code cleanups, campaign finance reporting thresholds and criminal offenses; most bills were presented by staff and set on the consent calendar with limited discussion.

Arizona's legislative committee just reviewed a sweeping consent calendar packed with critical bills on elections, taxes, and campaign finance—what changes could be on the horizon?

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#AZ #CitizenPortal #ElectionReform #CampaignFinance #TaxCodeCleanup #ArizonaLegislation