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A Gen Z-led company tapped TikTok influencers to turn out young voters in midterm elections, creating a “blueprint” for 2024

Nicole Gaudiano

December 01, 2022 |

Business Insider |

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Response Location: United States

To reach young voters more effectively, a company called Social Currant matched voter advocacy organizations such as NextGen America and Community Change Action with social media creators. The creators' posts about voting and civic engagement reached roughly 13 million people on TikTok and Instagram.

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Amish voter turnout increased in Lancaster County in 2020, research shows

Colin Evans

November 24, 2022 |

LancasterOnline.com (LNP) |

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Response Location: United States, Pennsylvania

After Republican organizations and campaigns in Pennsylvania put renewed effort and resources into registering Amish voters, turnout among Amish communities reached record numbers in the 2020 election. Organizers used "high-touch" outreach including phone calls, door-knocking, and face-to-face mobilization.

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How to Reach New Asian American Voters? Local Groups and Languages

Amy Yee

November 15, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In Philadelphia, organizations such as Asian Americans United, Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association Coalition, and Asian Pacific Islander Political Alliance spearheaded voter registration and education efforts in Asian American communities, offering resources, outreach, and election day assistance in voters' native languages. The Asian Pacific Island Political Alliance reached more than 62,000 voters in 15 languages, and Asian American turnout likely helped sway Pennsylvania's tight Senate race, with roughly 74 percent of the demographic casting their ballots for Democrats.

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How this Texas election official is winning voters' trust

Natalia Contreras

November 14, 2022 |

Votebeat |

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Response Location: United States, Forth Worth, Texas

In an effort to minimize disruptions from impassioned poll watchers, one Texas county enhanced transparency by offering tours of the elections office, installing large TV screens to broadcast the tabulation process, publicly posting often-requested information online, and hosting workshops to walk residents through every step of election procedures. The county has been praised for its approach and the 2022 midterm election went off without any outbursts from voting activists.

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Did Gen Z students drive increased voter turnout on Nov. 8? Some clerks say yes

Samuel Dodge

November 14, 2022 |

MLive.com |

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Response Location: United States, Michigan

Michigan universities mounted aggressive efforts to inform students about the 2022 midterm election, with information sessions, fliers and sidewalk chalk, social media campaigns, visits from prominent politicians, and free transportation on voting day. Turnout among the 18-21 age group increased by several thousand in two counties with large universities, and same-day voter registration has driven a boost in campus turnout since being approved in 2018.

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Asian Americans Set to Play Decisive Role in Midterm Elections

Amy Yee

November 04, 2022 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States

Thanks in part to increased activism in light of COVID-19-related racism and targeted, multilingual outreach by voter advocacy organizations, turnout among Asian American voters increased by roughly 47 percent between 2016 and 2020.

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Midterms turnout: Could Australia-style voting help in US?

Tiffanie Turnbull Jason Arnesto

November 04, 2022 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Australia

In Australia, all eligible adults are required to vote unless they qualify for an approved exception, with a failure to show up on election day resulting in a fine of A$20. The country has one of the highest turnout rates in the world, with 76 percent of eligible voters casting ballots in 2022.

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Healthcare professionals help increase voter registration through outreach

Callan Gray

November 04, 2022 |

KSTP-TV |

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Response Location: United States, Minnesota

Through the Vot-ER program, doctors, nurses, and other health care staff speak to their patients about registering to vote and provide important election information, even wearing badges with QR codes that patients can scan to access online voting resources. Since 2020, the initiative has helped more than 66,000 people register to vote or request a mail-in ballot, and more than 500 hospitals, clinics, and centers have participated.

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In North Carolina, a Rush to “Restore Hope in the Vote” in People with Felony Convictions

Kelan Lyons

November 04, 2022 |

Bolts |

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Response Location: United States, New Bern, North Carolina

A Superior Court ruling in North Carolina restored voting rights to people with felony convictions who are no longer in prison, giving up to 56,000 residents the opportunity to return to the ballot box. Organizations participating in the "Unlock Our Vote" movement are working to connect with and register disenfranchised voters, and people who have been re-enfranchised say reclaiming their rights has given them new hope that they can help effect change.

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When It Comes to Voting in Jail, the Devil Is in the Details

Alexandra Arriaga

November 04, 2022 |

The Marshall Project |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

To help eligible voters behind bars participate in elections, civic and volunteer groups visit jails such as the Vernon C. Bain Center with registration packets and absentee ballot request forms. The volunteers also answer questions about issues, candidates, and the voting process, and about 300 people in New York jails have registered to vote since January.

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