Protect the Vote in 2024

For this year’s all-important elections, we are mobilizing nonpartisan volunteer Voter Advocates across Virginia to help voters cast their ballots without confusion, obstruction, or intimidation.

Our democracy works best when every voter can participate and when every ballot is counted as cast. That is why we are recruiting volunteer Voter Advocates across the state this year to help voters cast their ballots freely and fairly.

We know that far too many voters in Virginia, especially voters of color, face barriers to the ballot box—like long lines, not enough voting machines or equipment, confusing laws, disinformation, or even just human error. 

This year, Common Cause Virginia is part of the largest nonpartisan Election Protection effort in the Commonwealth. Voters deserve to be informed and prepared to make their voices heard at the ballot box. You can learn more about our efforts and how to volunteer by visiting https://www.protectthevoteva.org/. 

What We’re Doing: 

As part of Common Cause Virginia’s work to protect the vote in 2024, we will:

• Train nonpartisan Voter Advocates and send them to polling places around the state, where they will answer voters’ questions and serve as a first line of defense against voter suppression tactics
• Monitor social media platforms for misleading and false content designed to confuse voters
• Promote the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline, which voters can call to address any questions or issues
• Bring any major problems to the attention of elections officials and, if necessary, take legal action in defense of voters’ rights

Protecting Voting Rights

We need volunteers like you to be voters’ first line of defense against suppression tactics, confusing laws, outdated infrastructure, and other impediments to making themselves heard.