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Omaha Public Schools’ American Civics Committee spotlights Civics Bee, voter-registration work and teacher training District consultants told the American Civics Committee about OPS students’ participation in the National Civics Bee, ongoing voter education and registration drives in high schools, and professional learning to tie literacy and social studies instruction together.

Omaha Public Schools is championing civics education with exciting initiatives, including student participation in the National Civics Bee and vital voter registration drives in high schools!

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Retooling democracy work in MN, post 'Operation Metro Surge' The midterm elections are seven months away. A well-known nonpartisan political group hopes Minnesotans won't take democracy for granted when contemplating whether to vote – especially in light of the

The League of Women Voters Minnesota added 1,000+ members in the past year — and they're channeling that energy toward the midterms. A new survey aims to understand why voters stay home, even as immigration crackdowns have both suppressed and renewed civic engagement.
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Marc parachuting down into Texas

Texas. No time to waste.

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Baltimore County elections director: office readying for primary, will seek Alliance certification The Baltimore County elections director told the board the office has completed key preparations — including a pilot risk‑limiting audit and equipment inventory — and plans to submit for Alliance for Election Excellence recognition after meeting six standards.

Baltimore County is gearing up for a smooth 2026 primary with record-breaking voter registration and a commitment to excellence in election readiness!

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Survey: Voters Across Party Lines Trust TV News Over AI, Social and Search —Report on Multiscreen TV & Political Ad Engagement Released by VAB— NEW YORK, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) released The Lead Story: How Multiscreen TV Drives Cross-Partisan Engagement for Political Ad Campaigns, an analysis of how Americans engage with political and news content across today’s fragmented media landscape. The report—based on findings from a December 2025 survey conducted in partnership with Dynata of 2,319 U.S. adults—examines where viewers spend their time, which sources they trust most and how different TV contexts influence outcomes for political messaging. Behaviors and sentiments were assessed across five key […]

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Charlotte County electoral board outlines June primary schedule and absentee-ballot counts The Charlotte County Electoral Board reviewed the June primary calendar, set deadlines for voter registration and absentee requests, and heard that 143 absentee ballots were mailed (19 processed, two returned undeliverable). A budget hearing is set for May 28 and early voting has begun.

The Charlotte County Electoral Board has set crucial deadlines for the upcoming June primary, with early voting already underway and absentee ballot figures on the rise!

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Texas just delivered a masterclass in modern campaigning.

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Poll shows 63% baseline support for a bond that maintains current levy; messaging and scope could shift results A quick Nelson Research poll of about 300 likely voters found roughly 63% support for a school construction bond that would maintain the district's current property-tax rate, but support falls when questions mention full replacements or athletic upgrades; consultants warned messaging and turnout could move the outcome.

A recent poll reveals that 63% of likely voters support a school-construction bond, but messaging and project scope could make all the difference on election day.

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#OR #VoterEngagement #PublicEducation

Registrar outlines redistricting changes, polling‑place relocations and absentee‑mail notifications ahead of May primary The registrar told the commission about redrawn polling districts and multiple polling‑place moves in Bethlehem, Easton and Freemansburg, confirmed seven county drop boxes remain in place, and said 67,523 permanent absentee/mail‑in letters were mailed Jan. 24 with staff processing roughly 11,000 paper returns now.

Major changes are coming to polling places and election procedures in Northampton County—are you prepared for the May primary?

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Panel backs bill to add organ-donor option to voter registration if CORE pays costs The committee reported HB 46-38 to allow organ‑donor registration during voter registration and to require the Secretary of State to transmit donor data to a national registry, but only when reimbursed by the Center for Organ Recovery and Education (CORE); CORE testified it typically reimburses agencies via memoranda of understanding.

West Virginia's Senate Committee just approved a bill that could revolutionize organ donation by allowing you to register as a donor when you register to vote—if the costs are covered!

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Don't Blast. Target. Most campaigns waste money because they talk to everyone the same way. That is not strategy.

Precision wins elections, and it starts with knowing exactly who you are talking to.

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JamLoop's ActiveVoter™ cuts CTV waste by targeting non-voted households JamLoop and Aristotle launched ActiveVoter™ on February 26, a CTV product that removes already-voted households from political ad delivery using state early voting files.

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JamLoop's ActiveVoter™ cuts CTV waste by targeting non-voted households JamLoop and Aristotle launched ActiveVoter™ on February 26, a CTV product that removes already-voted households from political ad delivery using state early voting files.

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Gaithersburg reports record turnout in 2025 debrief, seeks guidance on absentee processing and possible code changes City staff told the council turnout in the 2025 city election rose to 6,273 ballots (14.83% turnout), highlighted operational successes and a mail-processing scramble that required ad hoc staff calls and weekend ballot pickup, and requested council guidance on code amendments for absentee processing and plans for a broader ballot-mailing model.

Gaithersburg's 2025 election saw a stunning 14.83% turnout, with record-breaking voter engagement and a scramble to ensure every ballot counted!

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Beaufort County board introduces Jean Felix as new elections director; early-voting changes and poll-worker drives planned The county's board of voter registration introduced Jean Felix as the new director of voter registration and elections. Felix outlined outreach plans, poll-worker recruitment for three upcoming elections, and pending relocations of two early-voting centers.

Beaufort County's new elections director, Jean Felix, is shaking things up with exciting plans for early voting and a call for poll workers ahead of the critical 2026 elections!

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House debate over HB558 exposes split on adding party‑affiliation disclosure to nonpartisan filings The committee adopted the first substitute to HB558 (elections filing disclosure) but then voted 7–3 to hold the bill for further study after extended debate and public comment. Supporters argued disclosure aids voter information and engagement; opponents, including the League of Cities and the League of Women Voters, warned it would politicize local, nonpartisan offices and could reduce focus on qualifications.

The House committee's heated debate over HB558 reveals a deep divide on whether disclosing party affiliations in nonpartisan races will boost voter engagement or undermine essential local governance.

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Registrar briefs board on operations, staffing and pending legislation that could affect election processing General Registrar Eric Spicer updated the board on confirmation mailings (17,577 recipients), provisional-ballot handling, ballot-ordering strategy, staff promotions including Sean Rogers as election manager, and General Assembly proposals that could delay machine opening and change early-voting/absentee deadlines.

Fairfax County's election preparations are in full swing, with significant updates on ballot ordering, staffing changes, and potential legislation that could impact your voting experience.

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Palm Beach supervisor notifies voters after absentee-ballot printing error; Wellington clears village of fault Council was briefed that absentee ballots contained a printing error; Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections (referred to as Wendy) notified staff that the error originated in her office. Affected absentee ballots will be earmarked and voters contacted to receive replacement ballots.

A recent printing error in absentee ballots has sparked a significant response from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections, ensuring affected voters will be contacted for replacements.

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Jesse Jackson Just Passed. You Cannot Tell the Story of Modern American Politics Without Him. Jesse Jackson died today at 84. Whether you agreed with him or not, whether you voted for him or not, you cannot tell the story of modern American politics without saying his name out loud.

He expanded the boundaries of who gets to lead in America

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Dare County elections staff say state validation letters triggered dozens of calls; urge voters to confirm records Dare County elections staff told the board that recent state 'registration repair' letters asking for drivers' license or Social Security information generated dozens of calls and walk‑ins; staff said most people can still vote a regular ballot but some may be asked to vote provisionally until records are updated.

Dare County voters are in a frenzy after receiving alarming state letters about ID verification, leaving many unsure about their ability to vote!

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Committee advances charter change to align aldermanic special elections with Prop D approval voting The St. Louis City Legislation and Rules Committee voted 4'1 to advance Board Bill 54, which would repeal a charter provision on partisan vacancy elections and align special aldermanic elections with the city's nonpartisan approval-voting system approved by Prop D (2020); Democratic Party officials testified in opposition, arguing it removes party nomination rights.

The St. Louis City Committee just voted to simplify special elections, but local Democrats are raising alarms about the potential impact on party nominations!

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House committee advances broad property-tax substitute after debate over ballot language and 25% threshold The House Special Committee on Property Tax Reform voted to advance a consolidated committee substitute (HCS) covering multiple property-tax measures after adopting ballot-language cleanup and other amendments; members debated, but did not finalize, a contentious 25%-of-registered-voters assent rule and asked for further clarification on the floor.

Missouri's Special Committee on Property Tax Reform just advanced a crucial measure aimed at clarifying ballot language and potentially reshaping local tax elections—will it empower voters or complicate the process?

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The Beginning Is the Voter Every campaign starts the same way. A candidate sits down, looks at the calendar, looks at their budget, and feels the weight of everything that has to happen between now and Election Day.

Meet the voter before you meet the voter.

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Committee debates restoring appointed state board of education; resolution does not advance Senate Joint Resolution 3 (SJR3) to send a constitutional question to voters to restore an appointed state board of education prompted extended debate and mixed testimony; supporters urged greater stability for education leadership, opponents warned of reduced public accountability and unspecified appointment mechanisms, and the committee did not advance the resolution at this meeting.

A heated debate in New Mexico's Senate Education Committee over the proposed restoration of an appointed State Board of Education has left the future of educational leadership hanging in the balance.

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Japan Election Raises Social Media Campaigning Stakes TOKYO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) — The short campaigning period for Japan’s snap general election on Sunday is making social media strategy increasingly important for reaching voters, analysts say, with mixed results among veterans and newcomers alike. Kyodo News reported that while the ruling Liberal Democratic Party soars in media polls with its leader Sanae Takaichi showing strength in her online engagement as prime minister, the new main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance appears to face similar social media challenges as its founding parties, and the emerging populist Sanseito party reports it is seeing diminished online reach compared with the previous national […]

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⏰Precinct caucuses are Tues, Feb 3rd at 7pm in Minnesota. Caucuses are an important step towards the midterm #elections in Nov. lwvmpls.org/precinct-cau...

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Virtual Voter Registration Training · Save Our Schools Arizona Want to help register new voters? Join us for a virtual training to learn the ins and outs of registering voters in your community! No experience necessary to get started in making a difference and he...

There’s a virtual voter registration training on Feb 4 at 6 PM hosted by Save Our Schools AZ. If you want to help your community register voters, you can attend this one-hour online session.
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Committee debates Danville charter repeal after town clerk admits 24‑day notice error; no vote taken A legislative committee discussed a petition from Danville to repeal its charter after the town clerk acknowledged the informational meeting was warned 24 days instead of the charter’s required 30. Members were split between enforcing notice rules and allowing leniency; the committee did not vote.

The fate of Danville's charter repeal hangs in the balance as a critical notice error sparks a heated debate on voter protections and procedural integrity.

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Heated testimony on HB 2387 as lawmakers weigh voters’ authority vs. state certification Representative Bridal Burnett’s HB 2387 would preserve voters’ authority over elected sheriffs while creating recall-based accountability tied to decertification; sheriffs and the Washington Sheriffs Association largely supported the bill as voter-protective while civil-rights groups, the ACLU and advocacy organizations opposed it as a weakening of statewide certification and accountability standards.

A fierce debate ignited in Washington as lawmakers clash over House Bill 2387, pitting voters' authority against the push for stricter sheriff accountability.

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