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2026 Battlefield Map - Democratic Association of Secretaries of State | DASS
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🗳️ ANNOUNCEMENT: DASS just launched an interactive map of our 2026 battleground states!
Democracy is under attack like never before. Find out which Secretaries are on the ballot in your state - and how you can protect your vote and our democracy.
Democracy is under attack like never before. Find out which Secretaries are on the ballot in your state - and how you can protect your vote and our democracy.
🗳️ "...my call to election administrators, not just here in Arizona but across the nation, is to stay strong. Just do your job." - Sec. @adrianfontes.bsky.social urging election officials to focus on running fair elections despite GOP efforts to undermine democracy
They tried to overturn the 2020 US election. Now, they hold power in Trump’s Washington
Those who tried to overturn the 2020 election now occupy key federal roles, shaping rules and sowing doubt for 2026
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December 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
🗳️ "...my call to election administrators, not just here in Arizona but across the nation, is to stay strong. Just do your job." - Sec. @adrianfontes.bsky.social urging election officials to focus on running fair elections despite GOP efforts to undermine democracy
#ICYMI: The final case holding Trump accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election was dismissed - not because he was cleared, but because prosecutors refused to take it on.
Trump must be held accountable for his blatant attack on our democracy.
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Trump must be held accountable for his blatant attack on our democracy.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
#ICYMI: The final case holding Trump accountable for trying to overturn the 2020 election was dismissed - not because he was cleared, but because prosecutors refused to take it on.
Trump must be held accountable for his blatant attack on our democracy.
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Trump must be held accountable for his blatant attack on our democracy.
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Trump and the GOP are letting health care premiums jump 114% for 22 million Americans - simply because they refuse to lift a finger to help.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Trump and the GOP are letting health care premiums jump 114% for 22 million Americans - simply because they refuse to lift a finger to help.
Trump only cares about one thing - himself - and the American people are fed up.
December 1, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Trump only cares about one thing - himself - and the American people are fed up.
Barriers Native American voters face today:
🚗 100+ mile trips to vote
🏠 Nontraditional mailing addresses
🆔 Tribal IDs often not accepted
🗣️ Limited translation for oral languages
🌐 90% of reservations lack reliable internet
🚗 100+ mile trips to vote
🏠 Nontraditional mailing addresses
🆔 Tribal IDs often not accepted
🗣️ Limited translation for oral languages
🌐 90% of reservations lack reliable internet
How Barriers to Voting Impact Native American Communities | League of Women Voters
For many Native communities, voting is closely tied to issues of self-determination and the protection of future generations. Access to the ballot is shaped by a long history of policies that have…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Barriers Native American voters face today:
🚗 100+ mile trips to vote
🏠 Nontraditional mailing addresses
🆔 Tribal IDs often not accepted
🗣️ Limited translation for oral languages
🌐 90% of reservations lack reliable internet
🚗 100+ mile trips to vote
🏠 Nontraditional mailing addresses
🆔 Tribal IDs often not accepted
🗣️ Limited translation for oral languages
🌐 90% of reservations lack reliable internet
This #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we recognize and honor the deep cultural traditions and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples. Today reminds us to listen, learn, and stand in meaningful partnership with Native communities.
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, we recognize and honor the deep cultural traditions and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples. Today reminds us to listen, learn, and stand in meaningful partnership with Native communities.
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who keep our democracy running. Give back to your community by becoming a poll worker and helping ensure every vote counts. 💪
Become A Poll Worker | NASS
For information on becoming a poll worker, select your state from the dropdown menu below. Poll workers are hired at the local level, so contact your local election official if you have questions on…
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the people who keep our democracy running. Give back to your community by becoming a poll worker and helping ensure every vote counts. 💪
On #Thanksgiving, we honor the election officials and poll workers who work tirelessly to ensure every vote counts and every voter is heard. Our democracy depends on you.
November 27, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On #Thanksgiving, we honor the election officials and poll workers who work tirelessly to ensure every vote counts and every voter is heard. Our democracy depends on you.
There is nothing seditious about following the Constitution.
November 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
There is nothing seditious about following the Constitution.
We stand with the Democratic lawmakers doing their job - protecting the Constitution - and condemn any threats of violence against them and their families.
No one is above the law - even Trump. We will not be intimidated for speaking the truth.
No one is above the law - even Trump. We will not be intimidated for speaking the truth.
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We stand with the Democratic lawmakers doing their job - protecting the Constitution - and condemn any threats of violence against them and their families.
No one is above the law - even Trump. We will not be intimidated for speaking the truth.
No one is above the law - even Trump. We will not be intimidated for speaking the truth.
The Voting Rights Act is still protecting minority voters from racist laws across the country - but SCOTUS could gut Section 2 anyway, threatening decades of progress and the ability of communities of color to elect their representatives. ⤵️
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 11:00 PM
The Voting Rights Act is still protecting minority voters from racist laws across the country - but SCOTUS could gut Section 2 anyway, threatening decades of progress and the ability of communities of color to elect their representatives. ⤵️
Trump went from calling veterans “suckers” and “losers” to calling for their deaths - simply because they urged fellow service members to uphold the Constitution.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trump went from calling veterans “suckers” and “losers” to calling for their deaths - simply because they urged fellow service members to uphold the Constitution.
Sen. Mark Kelly and his fellow Democrats won’t be intimidated by Trump’s threats, a bogus Pentagon investigation, or bomb threats - they’re standing firm for the Constitution, democracy, and service members’ rights.
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sen. Mark Kelly and his fellow Democrats won’t be intimidated by Trump’s threats, a bogus Pentagon investigation, or bomb threats - they’re standing firm for the Constitution, democracy, and service members’ rights.
MAGA Alex Kolodin’s anti-voter amendment would slash early voting for the ~80% of Arizonans who rely on mail ballots and cut off drop-offs for the nearly 8% who return them on Election Day.
Rural and tribal voters - many living miles from a post office - would be hit hardest.
Rural and tribal voters - many living miles from a post office - would be hit hardest.
November 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
MAGA Alex Kolodin’s anti-voter amendment would slash early voting for the ~80% of Arizonans who rely on mail ballots and cut off drop-offs for the nearly 8% who return them on Election Day.
Rural and tribal voters - many living miles from a post office - would be hit hardest.
Rural and tribal voters - many living miles from a post office - would be hit hardest.
Trump's calls for "death" against Democratic lawmakers just for doing their job - protecting the Constitution - incited threats against them and their families.
No one should ever fear for their life simply for upholding the law and defending democracy.
No one should ever fear for their life simply for upholding the law and defending democracy.
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Trump's calls for "death" against Democratic lawmakers just for doing their job - protecting the Constitution - incited threats against them and their families.
No one should ever fear for their life simply for upholding the law and defending democracy.
No one should ever fear for their life simply for upholding the law and defending democracy.
Thanks to Trump, CISA - the federal agency charged with protecting U.S. elections - is in turmoil.
Massive cuts to staff, budget, and leadership leave states that have relied on CISA since 2018 exposed - right as we approach the crucial 2026 midterms.
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Massive cuts to staff, budget, and leadership leave states that have relied on CISA since 2018 exposed - right as we approach the crucial 2026 midterms.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Thanks to Trump, CISA - the federal agency charged with protecting U.S. elections - is in turmoil.
Massive cuts to staff, budget, and leadership leave states that have relied on CISA since 2018 exposed - right as we approach the crucial 2026 midterms.
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Massive cuts to staff, budget, and leadership leave states that have relied on CISA since 2018 exposed - right as we approach the crucial 2026 midterms.
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Tina Peters is a criminal. We stand with Sec. @jenagriswold.bsky.social - Gov. Polis must "uphold the authority of Colorado courts and Colorado law" and refuse to hand her over to federal custody.
Peters has to be held accountable for endangering our democracy.
Peters has to be held accountable for endangering our democracy.
Convicted Colorado election clerk Tina Peters' transfer to federal custody hinges on governor
Colorado state officials and the Colorado County Clerks Association are asking Gov. Jared Polis to deny a request that would transfer former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters from state to…
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November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tina Peters is a criminal. We stand with Sec. @jenagriswold.bsky.social - Gov. Polis must "uphold the authority of Colorado courts and Colorado law" and refuse to hand her over to federal custody.
Peters has to be held accountable for endangering our democracy.
Peters has to be held accountable for endangering our democracy.
🚨 MAGA Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway is pushing baseless lies and siccing ICE on anti-gerrymander referendum signature gatherers to intimidate voters and derail a campaign that’s already exceeded the required signatures - all to silence Missourians.
November 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
🚨 MAGA Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway is pushing baseless lies and siccing ICE on anti-gerrymander referendum signature gatherers to intimidate voters and derail a campaign that’s already exceeded the required signatures - all to silence Missourians.
🚨 Pro-democracy advocates sued MAGA Sec. of State Denny Hoskins for deliberately using misleading, biased ballot language to TRICK voters into rejecting a referendum that over 200,000 Missourians fought to get on the ballot.
No more games, Denny. 👎
No more games, Denny. 👎
Missouri Organizers Challenge GOP’s ‘Inaccurate and Biased’ Gerrymander Referendum Language
Read more here.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🚨 Pro-democracy advocates sued MAGA Sec. of State Denny Hoskins for deliberately using misleading, biased ballot language to TRICK voters into rejecting a referendum that over 200,000 Missourians fought to get on the ballot.
No more games, Denny. 👎
No more games, Denny. 👎
Election officials like Sec. Steve Simon and @stevehobbs.bsky.social are preparing for more interference from Trump and the GOP in the 2026 midterms - following Trump's attacks on mail voting, demands for voter data, and threats to send federal troops to polling places.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Election officials like Sec. Steve Simon and @stevehobbs.bsky.social are preparing for more interference from Trump and the GOP in the 2026 midterms - following Trump's attacks on mail voting, demands for voter data, and threats to send federal troops to polling places.
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No one is above the law - including Trump.
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
No one is above the law - including Trump.
Trump's call for “death” against lawmakers for urging U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution is reckless, dangerous, and despicable.
Political violence has no place in our democracy - especially when it comes from the so-called “leader” of our country.
Political violence has no place in our democracy - especially when it comes from the so-called “leader” of our country.
November 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Trump's call for “death” against lawmakers for urging U.S. military members to uphold the Constitution is reckless, dangerous, and despicable.
Political violence has no place in our democracy - especially when it comes from the so-called “leader” of our country.
Political violence has no place in our democracy - especially when it comes from the so-called “leader” of our country.
Alex Kolodin tried to overturn Arizona’s 2020 election results, defended a QAnon extremist, and is now pushing a ballot measure to end automatic mail ballots, slash early voting, and add new hurdles to voting.
Kolodin is a nightmare for Arizonans.
Kolodin is a nightmare for Arizonans.
Arizona proposal would tighten restrictions on early voting
Rep. Alex Kolodin wants to abolish the list of voters who automatically receive mail ballots and add a new proof-of-citizenship requirement.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Alex Kolodin tried to overturn Arizona’s 2020 election results, defended a QAnon extremist, and is now pushing a ballot measure to end automatic mail ballots, slash early voting, and add new hurdles to voting.
Kolodin is a nightmare for Arizonans.
Kolodin is a nightmare for Arizonans.
Trump’s approval has collapsed to a new low as voters reject his failed economy and months-long Epstein cover-up.
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Trump’s approval has collapsed to a new low as voters reject his failed economy and months-long Epstein cover-up.
From day one, Trump and the GOP have failed the American people.
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
From day one, Trump and the GOP have failed the American people.