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thank you election heroes

Our message of thanks to Election Heroes across the nation

Today, U.S. Vote Foundation and Overseas Vote would like to recognize each and every one of the Election Officials across the country. 

Thank you for your devotion, commitment, and engagement in your critically important jobs. We recognize...

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Register to vote and request your absentee ballot now to vote from home in both the 2022 midterm primaries and general elections.

Primary election season has begun, and many states are about to hold elections! That means, it’s time to act now to make sure your vote counts in the upcoming primary...

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voter alert

North Carolina’s primary elections are right around the corner - on Tuesday, May 17, 2022!

Primaries are vitally important. This year in the primary election you will choose the political candidates that will run for Congress in the November 2022 congressional midterm election.

Let's aim to blow...

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What are the different ways that primaries are conducted?

There are five types of primaries conducted in the United States: open primaries, primaries open to unaffiliated voters, partially open primaries, closed primaries, and semi-closed primaries. Here we provide details on the several types of primaries.

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Why Your Vote Matters for Congressional Primaries - Make it Count!

Let's think of spring this year as a fresh start for our democracy. Primary elections have just begun and the pace is about to pick up. Over the next several months, voters in each state will decide which political candidates will...

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The Texas state primary election is right around the corner on Tuesday, March 1st!

Primaries are vitally important. Typically, less than 25% percent of eligible Texas voters typically participate in their primaries. Be the exception - is your opportunity! Choosing a good candidate is a crucial...

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By Susan Dzieduszycka-Suinat, President and CEO, U.S. Vote Foundation and Overseas Vote

Would you like to vote on your smartphone? No lines, no waiting, no issue! I have to admit, like everyone else, I would love to try out smartphone voting. BUT.

That's right. BUT. Over the years I've learned...

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mobilize for midterms

One of my favorite sayings is, "There's always another election around the corner...". Indeed, here we are in another election year and it's time to get going. Midterm Mobilization is underway at U.S. Vote Foundation and Overseas Vote.

Congressional Primary Elections are coming up in all states...

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Military and overseas civilian voters have lost a great champion and hero. 

Former Senator John Warner (R, VA) died on May 25 in northern Virginia at the age of 94. President Biden lauded his "principled stances" on important issues facing our nation during his five terms in the US Senate from 1979...