Voter Participation Center (VPC)
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The Voter Participation Center (VPC) is dedicated to helping underrepresented communities register, vote, and make their voices heard in our elections
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The Voter Participation Center is a non-profit organization that helps register and mobilize millions of voters through mail and online registration.
www.voterparticipation.org
VPC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. We work with election officials and grassroots organizations to make it easier for people like you to register, cast your vote and make your voice heard in our democracy.
For more info visit our website:
www.voterparticipation.org/got-mail/
For more info visit our website:
www.voterparticipation.org/got-mail/
“These laws target some of our state’s most vulnerable voters and make it harder — sometimes even impossible —to cast a ballot”
South Carolina disability advocates are suing to stop a law that would put limits on absentee ballot assistance ⤵️
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South Carolina disability advocates are suing to stop a law that would put limits on absentee ballot assistance ⤵️
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Federal lawsuit claims SC absentee ballot law makes voting harder for people with disabilities • SC Daily Gazette
SC law says a voter can turn in ballots for up to five other people. A new lawsuit claims that causes problems for nursing home residents.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“These laws target some of our state’s most vulnerable voters and make it harder — sometimes even impossible —to cast a ballot”
South Carolina disability advocates are suing to stop a law that would put limits on absentee ballot assistance ⤵️
scdailygazette.com/2025/12/08/f...
South Carolina disability advocates are suing to stop a law that would put limits on absentee ballot assistance ⤵️
scdailygazette.com/2025/12/08/f...
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The Supreme Court agreed to take a case that could end ballot grace periods nationwide. A decision by the justices could upend the rules of elections as states prepare for the midterm elections.
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Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections • Stateline
Derrin Robinson has worked in Oregon elections for more than 30 years, long enough to remember when voters in the state cast their ballots at physical polling sites instead of by mail. As the nonparti...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Supreme Court agreed to take a case that could end ballot grace periods nationwide. A decision by the justices could upend the rules of elections as states prepare for the midterm elections.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If you see me from now until November 2026, you know why 🗳🙌
Register to vote today. Your future self will thank you 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
Register to vote today. Your future self will thank you 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If you see me from now until November 2026, you know why 🗳🙌
Register to vote today. Your future self will thank you 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
Register to vote today. Your future self will thank you 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
New research from @civicyouth.bsky.social found that half of young people are not spending time with others in person, and they are less likely to vote and participate in civic life. More than 60% who didn't vote in 2024 also had low rates of in-person connection ⤵️
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Youth Lack Community Connections that Are Critical to Civic Engagement
Author: Ruby Belle Booth
Contributors: Alberto Medina, Peter de Guzman
circle.tufts.edu
December 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
New research from @civicyouth.bsky.social found that half of young people are not spending time with others in person, and they are less likely to vote and participate in civic life. More than 60% who didn't vote in 2024 also had low rates of in-person connection ⤵️
circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...
circle.tufts.edu/latest-resea...
Modeling positive civic engagement changes us all for good ❤️
December 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Modeling positive civic engagement changes us all for good ❤️
Thank you to the @practivistpod.bsky.social for sitting down with VPC’s President and CEO, @tom-lopach.bsky.social, to discuss the important work that we do to ensure that our electorate is representative of all Americans 🙌
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Thank you to the @practivistpod.bsky.social for sitting down with VPC’s President and CEO, @tom-lopach.bsky.social, to discuss the important work that we do to ensure that our electorate is representative of all Americans 🙌
Let’s be real: 2025 was not an easy year. Voting rights are under unprecedented attack. But we are so proud of the work we have done to make sure that all voters have a chance to make their voices heard in our elections 🗳💪
December 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Let’s be real: 2025 was not an easy year. Voting rights are under unprecedented attack. But we are so proud of the work we have done to make sure that all voters have a chance to make their voices heard in our elections 🗳💪
With the Supreme Court positioned to gut the Voting Rights Act and legislators proposing new voter suppression laws, it has never been more important to speak up in defense of voting rights.
December 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
With the Supreme Court positioned to gut the Voting Rights Act and legislators proposing new voter suppression laws, it has never been more important to speak up in defense of voting rights.
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While SCOTUS weighs gutting the heart of the Voting Rights Act, communities across the country — Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native — are using Section 2 to protect their voice.
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
The Voting Rights Act Is Still Working To Stop Racist Laws. The Supreme Court Might Not Care.
Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
While SCOTUS weighs gutting the heart of the Voting Rights Act, communities across the country — Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native — are using Section 2 to protect their voice.
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
What happens if it disappears? Here are the real stories you need to know👇
Our programs have registered over 6.8 million voters and counting. But this would not be possible without your support. Every dollar raised goes to critical programs that counter voter suppression.
On #GivingTuesday support our work & make a difference ⤵️
www.voterparticipation.org/support-our-...
On #GivingTuesday support our work & make a difference ⤵️
www.voterparticipation.org/support-our-...
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Our programs have registered over 6.8 million voters and counting. But this would not be possible without your support. Every dollar raised goes to critical programs that counter voter suppression.
On #GivingTuesday support our work & make a difference ⤵️
www.voterparticipation.org/support-our-...
On #GivingTuesday support our work & make a difference ⤵️
www.voterparticipation.org/support-our-...
Every 👏 vote 👏 matters 👏
Tied elections aren’t as rare as you might think, and when local elections result in a tie, they are often decided by games of chance. This is in large part due to low voter turnout in local elections ⤵️
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Tied elections aren’t as rare as you might think, and when local elections result in a tie, they are often decided by games of chance. This is in large part due to low voter turnout in local elections ⤵️
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Why marbles, playing cards, and ping pong balls decide so many local Pa. races
Tie elections happen frequently in low-profile races. Some say reform is needed.
www.wesa.fm
December 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Every 👏 vote 👏 matters 👏
Tied elections aren’t as rare as you might think, and when local elections result in a tie, they are often decided by games of chance. This is in large part due to low voter turnout in local elections ⤵️
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
Tied elections aren’t as rare as you might think, and when local elections result in a tie, they are often decided by games of chance. This is in large part due to low voter turnout in local elections ⤵️
www.wesa.fm/politics-gov...
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Rosa Parks showed how one act of courage can spark change. Today we honor her legacy by standing up for equal rights and demanding a stronger democracy.
December 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Rosa Parks showed how one act of courage can spark change. Today we honor her legacy by standing up for equal rights and demanding a stronger democracy.
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A new Montana law that required voters to add their birth year to ballots led to the rejection of votes and added extra costs and labor to counties across the state. The lesson is clear: We must put an end to nonsensical voter suppression laws.
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New voting law cost counties more money, added work for staff, blocked ballots
A new law passed in the 2025 Montana legislative session required voters to add their birth year to their ballots for the November 2025 municipal elections.
dailyinterlake.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A new Montana law that required voters to add their birth year to ballots led to the rejection of votes and added extra costs and labor to counties across the state. The lesson is clear: We must put an end to nonsensical voter suppression laws.
Learn more ⤵️
dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/no...
Learn more ⤵️
dailyinterlake.com/news/2025/no...
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
VPC will be out of office for the rest of November! We will be back on December 1 with more voting content 🙌✨
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
VPC will be out of office for the rest of November! We will be back on December 1 with more voting content 🙌✨
Showing up for elections changes our communities for good 💚💖
Get vote ready for 2026 today ⤵️
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
Get vote ready for 2026 today ⤵️
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Showing up for elections changes our communities for good 💚💖
Get vote ready for 2026 today ⤵️
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
Get vote ready for 2026 today ⤵️
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
The road to 2026 begins now! Get vote ready today…your future self will thank you 👇
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The road to 2026 begins now! Get vote ready today…your future self will thank you 👇
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
https://www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-vote/
So far this year, state legislators have introduced 413 bills related to mail-in voting. 43 bills in 23 states have become law.
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Twenty-three states have amended their absentee/mail-in voting laws so far this year - Ballotpedia News
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November 14, 2025 at 3:39 PM
So far this year, state legislators have introduced 413 bills related to mail-in voting. 43 bills in 23 states have become law.
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news.ballotpedia.org/2025/11/07/t...
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VPC applauds all of the New Yorkers who showed up and made their voices heard in this year’s election. Our government is stronger and more representative when the people participate in elections.
Let’s keep this energy going into 2026 🙌✨
Let’s keep this energy going into 2026 🙌✨
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
VPC applauds all of the New Yorkers who showed up and made their voices heard in this year’s election. Our government is stronger and more representative when the people participate in elections.
Let’s keep this energy going into 2026 🙌✨
Let’s keep this energy going into 2026 🙌✨
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The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Mississippi can count ballots received after Election Day. Most states allow mail-in ballots sent by Election Day to be counted if they are received soon after.
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Supreme Court to decide if ballots must be received by Election Day
President Trump issued an executive order saying votes must be counted by the day of the election, which has been challenged in court.
www.courthousenews.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Supreme Court agreed to decide whether Mississippi can count ballots received after Election Day. Most states allow mail-in ballots sent by Election Day to be counted if they are received soon after.
Learn more ⤵️
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A new requirement that voters write their year of birth on mail-in ballot envelopes resulted in a TENFOLD increase in rejected ballots. Let’s be clear: adding obstacles like this will not make our elections safer. They stop eligible Americans from voting ⤵️
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
Thousands of local election ballots rejected over Montana’s new year-of-birth requirement
Election staff say they were able to work with voters to remedy many of the rejections.
montanafreepress.org
November 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
A new requirement that voters write their year of birth on mail-in ballot envelopes resulted in a TENFOLD increase in rejected ballots. Let’s be clear: adding obstacles like this will not make our elections safer. They stop eligible Americans from voting ⤵️
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
montanafreepress.org/2025/11/07/t...
We are registering people for good! 💖💚
It’s never too early to register to vote in 2026 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
It’s never too early to register to vote in 2026 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
November 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We are registering people for good! 💖💚
It’s never too early to register to vote in 2026 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
It’s never too early to register to vote in 2026 👇
www.voterparticipation.org/register-to-...
Election officials and poll workers are the unsung heroes of our elections! Their work keeps our democracy running and protects YOUR freedom to vote 💪
We thank election workers for safeguarding our elections and ensuring that each and every eligible American can cast their vote.
We thank election workers for safeguarding our elections and ensuring that each and every eligible American can cast their vote.
November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Election officials and poll workers are the unsung heroes of our elections! Their work keeps our democracy running and protects YOUR freedom to vote 💪
We thank election workers for safeguarding our elections and ensuring that each and every eligible American can cast their vote.
We thank election workers for safeguarding our elections and ensuring that each and every eligible American can cast their vote.
At VPC, we are so thankful to everyone who turned out to make your voice heard at the ballot box, and to the election workers who worked tirelessly to make sure our elections run smoothly 🗳🙌
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
At VPC, we are so thankful to everyone who turned out to make your voice heard at the ballot box, and to the election workers who worked tirelessly to make sure our elections run smoothly 🗳🙌