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https://responsivegov.org 05-06-2019 16:39:31
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A new report from National Vote At Home Institute found that in the 2024 primary elections, Universal Vote at Home states (states where every active registered voter is automatically delivered a ballot) had nearly double the turnout rate of non-Vote at Home states. More here: voteathome.org/new-report-on-…

The U.S. House just passed the SAVE Act, legislation that erects barriers to registration for millions of eligible American voters across the political spectrum and criminalizes election administrators for minor errors. More on its potential impacts here: responsivegov.org/research/the-s…

When our political leaders target those who work to support America’s election officials, they cultivate a culture of fear and intimidation. Chris Krebs is not alone, and elections in this country will continue to be fair and free. washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/04…


New on the blog: “Waste, fraud, & abuse” have been cited as reasons to cut Medicaid funding. Here’s how smart, upfront investment – and learning from innovations in the election sector – could help curb waste & boost the efficiency of this vital program. responsivegov.org/cross-sector-i…

Happening now: Senator Jack Reed & Senator Amy Klobuchar discuss the importance of properly funding our elections on the Senate floor. Secure, efficient, accessible elections require resources. Election officials need Congress to appropriate $400 million in election security grants ASAP.

New report: States can’t afford deep Medicaid cuts. We explore how proposed funding cuts would create insurmountable state budget deficits that would decimate the program’s ability to function—even for Medicaid recipients lucky enough to retain coverage. responsivegov.org/research/unbal…

Looking for policies that could disrupt partisan gridlock, encourage collaboration, and boost turnout? Responsive Gov fellow and former Alaska State Rep. Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins explains how proportional representation offers a path forward. Read it here: responsivegov.org/research/propo…




165+ election officials have written a letter calling on Congress to step up for our democracy—& election administrators nationwide—by granting $400 million in elections funding. Let's get them the resources they need to keep elections strong & secure. modernizeourelections.org/over-150-local…




“Why not transform the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, which has sunk into obscurity, into the Election Security Fund?” Adequate, reliable funding makes for stronger elections. This is an innovative funding solution from former Sen. Senator Roy Blunt in The Wall Street Journal:
