Meet The Candidates Running Against Election Deniers In Their Communities
Forty-two candidates across six battleground states were recruited to run for office against election deniers in their communities.
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Which States Offer Same-Day Voter Registration and Why Does it Matter?
Only 23 states and Washington, D.C. offer same-day voter registration, which allows voters to register to vote and then cast a ballot on the same day. “Same-day registration makes voting more accessible and encourages voters to participate in democracy,” said Carolyn DeWitt, president and executive director of Rock the Vote. Studies have shown that this […]
State Attorney General Races Are Heating Up — Democracy is at Stake
North Carolina and Pennsylvania are among ten states that will hold state attorney general elections this November.
Eugene DePasquale Runs For Attorney General of Pennsylvania on Promises To Protect Voting Rights
Eugene DePasquale is no stranger to holding elected office in Pennsylvania — he served as the state’s auditor general for eight years and before that as a state legislator for six years. Now, he’s running to be the attorney general of Pennsylvania.
Trisha Calvarese on Running Against Lauren Boebert and Ensuring the Safety of Poll Workers, Voters
Trisha Calvarese is running to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District against one of the most notorious MAGA Republicans…Lauren Boebert.
Montana Gubernatorial Candidate Ryan Busse Switched Parties To Do ‘What Is Best for the Country’
For decades Ryan Busse was a Republican working in firearm sales. But when he realized his values didn’t align with the GOP anymore, he switched parties and is now running as the Democratic candidate for governor of Montana.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s Crucial Fight: Wisconsin’s Senate Seat Could Shift Dem Majority
In Democracy Docket’s latest candidate Q&A for the 2024 cycle, Baldwin talks about expanding access to voting rights, gerrymandering and why she wants to reform the filibuster.
Senate Candidate Lisa Blunt Rochester on Increasing Ballot Access and Working With John Lewis on Voting Rights
Serving as Delaware’s sole U.S. House member since 2017, Lisa Blunt-Rochester is now aiming to represent the entire state as a U.S. senator.
Why Texas Senate Candidate Colin Allred Believes He Can Beat Ted Cruz
Texas Rep. Colin Allred faces an uphill climb in his bid to unseat longtime incumbent Ted Cruz in the U.S. Senate. But he’s defeated the odds before.
Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks on Court Reform, Abortion Access and Voting Rights
Leading Prince George’s County in Maryland since 2018, Angela Alsobrooks is now vying to represent the entire state as a U.S. senator.
