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Gun Ban at Polling Places Means “Voters Can Cast a Ballot Without Fear”
On Wednesday, the House and Senate budget conference committee released a compromise bill to improve gun safety in Massachusetts.
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Legislative Briefing Informs Lawmakers of VOTES Act Benefits
Advocates and legislators pointed out that the VOTES Act, if passed, would not only make the previous temporary changes permanent, it would strengthen Massachusetts’ elections system in other ways.
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Advocates Thank Legislature, Governor for Extending Election Reforms
We, the Election Modernization Coalition, thank members of the Legislature for passing, and Governor Baker for signing, a bipartisan bill to extend fall elections reforms through June.
Making reforms that have worked for voters permanent is a clear next step to build a more inclusive, accessible, and secure democracy, and we are deeply grateful for support from House and Senate leadership.
Making reforms that have worked for voters permanent is a clear next step to build a more inclusive, accessible, and secure democracy, and we are deeply grateful for support from House and Senate leadership.
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New Legislation Will Increase Voter Participation
Sen. Cindy Creem and Rep. John Lawn have filed legislation that the Election Modernization Coalition heralded as the most comprehensive next step for Massachusetts elections.
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Statewide Advocacy Coalition Requests Senate President and House Speaker to Ensure Representative Redistricting Committee
The Massachusetts Drawing Democracy Coalition is urging Senate President Spilka and House Speaker Mariano to appoint Joint Committee on Redistricting members who reflect the racial and geographic diversity of Massachusetts.
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts honors Pam Wilmot with the ‘Lucy Stone Lifetime Achievement Award’
"Working for Common Cause and our mission of promoting open, accountable government and free and fair elections allows me to affect every other issue I care about, because we won’t have good solutions to the problems that plague our state or nation until all government decisions are made on the merits and in the public interest.”
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Geoff Foster Joins Common Cause Massachusetts as Executive Director
Common Cause Massachusetts has chosen Geoff Foster as its new Executive Director. Foster, a resident of Lowell, brings more than a decade of policy and advocacy experience with UTEC, Inc., where he established statewide programs for youth civic engagement and voter activation.
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Massachusetts Elections Were a Success — Advocates Applaud Election Officials
In the midst of a global pandemic, voters in Massachusetts set a record for the highest turnout election cycle in history, and they were able to do so in a safe, secure, and accessible election. The Election Modernization Coalition thanks and applauds legislators and election officials across the Commonwealth for working tirelessly to ensure that Bay Staters could make their voice heard.
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The Eagle Tribune: Election officials brace for ‘historic’ vote
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My Backyard Local News: “Ranked Choice Voting” Massachusetts Ballot Question
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Advocates Applaud Steps Taken to Ensure Ballot Access for Eligible Incarcerated Voters; Say Steps Taken This Week Alone Highlight Need for Reform
Massachusetts needs a statewide system to ensure that all eligible incarcerated voters are able to cast a ballot and have that ballot counted.
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Coalition Urges Voters to Register before Saturday Deadline
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Center for Public Integrity: In Massachusetts, Removing Barriers to Voting Boosts Turnout