Election 2012: Let Me Vote

The right to vote is one of the most basic rights we have as Americans, but many states are trying to make it harder to cast a ballot. We all need to fight back against restrictions to voting, but in the meantime, voters can beat these new barriers by getting ready to vote now.

11/06/2012

Go Vote!

By Vesna Jaksic, ACLU at 10:26am

Today is Election Day – an opportunity to exercise your right to vote, one of your most basic and cherished rights as an American. So wherever you live and whatever your political views, this is the time to have your say and participate in our democracy.

A lot is at stake this year, so please be sure to make your voice heard. You’ll not only be choosing our nation’s president, but you may also be selecting your U.S. Senators and Representatives. And in 46 states, you’ll also be electing state legislators, who have a huge say about your fundamental rights and issues that affect you every day. Here are some resources to help you cast a ballot:

10/26/2012

Election 2012: Let Me Vote

Vote Your Values on Election Day -- State Legislative Style

By Sondra Goldschein, ACLU at 4:13pm

You’d have to be living under a rock not to know that there is a presidential election going on. And you’ve probably seen countless TV ads from members of Congress asking for your votes. But did you know that in 46 states, state legislators are on the ballot, too? And in 23 states, the entire legislature – every single seat in the state legislature – is up for election.

09/20/2012

Election 2012: Let Me Vote

Why Won’t Ohio Politicians Let People Vote Early?

By Mike Brickner, ACLU of Ohio at 4:44pm

Voters have been caught in the middle as local election officials have created vastly different early voting hours in rural and urban counties, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted set restrictive uniform hours, and lawsuits left early voting hours undecided.

09/12/2012

Election 2012: Let Me Vote

By Elizabeth Beresford, ACLU at 5:16pm

Do you know what you need in order to vote this year? How about your grandmother? Or your neighbor?

With a pivotal election less than two months away, we’re launching “Let Me Vote,” a nationwide voting rights campaign to make sure all Americans have the information they need in order to vote.

In a time when dozens of states are trying to make it harder to vote, we need to ensure that everyone—especially students, the elderly and communities of color—know their rights. We all need to fight back against voter restrictions, but in the meantime, we can beat these new barriers by getting ready to vote now.

American Civil Liberties Union