Democracy Defense Project
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The Democracy Defense Project is a bipartisan organization working to defend the transparency, safety, security and validity of our nation’s electoral system.
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Joined March 2024
Just in time for the holidays, our WI Board members @ScottKlugWI & @michaeljtate joined Michael Ford & the Wisconsin Alliance for Civic Trust for @wipps_org’s webinar on making political conversations more civil & productive. Watch their full discussion:
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ICYMI: Last week, our GA Board joined a dynamic forum at @universityofga, meeting with students & faculty to discuss our work to restore confidence in our elections and why bridging the political divide is essential to strengthening our democracy. Read: https://t.co/NgyBw7ONMh
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🎙️ Our Arizona Board member, @MattSalmonAZ, speaks with our leader @MikeDuHaime on the @BroomheadShow about our mission to strengthen trust in our democratic institutions and ensure confidence in our elections. Listen to their full conversation here: https://t.co/M12czZHke0
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Don't forget to put “democracy” on your holiday to-do list! 🇺🇸🎁 Before you start wrapping presents or decorating your home, check your voter registration or register to vote in 2026! It’s faster than untangling holiday lights and more satisfying ⬇️
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Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.
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This week, our GA Board spoke with @universityofga’s Applied Politics Program about election integrity, democracy and combating polarization and misinformation, underscoring the key role students play in building confidence in our elections. Learn more: https://t.co/Oyr3NwXSEI
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Join us tomorrow, Thursday, December 4, from 12-1PM CT, as @ScottKlugWI & @michaeljtate from our WI Board, join @wipps_org’s webinar on how to have healthier, more productive political discussions this holiday season. Learn more and register for free:
wipps.org
The Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service is hosting a virtual discussion on fostering healthy bipartisan conversations on Thursday, Dec. 4, from noon...
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Our PA Board has been meeting with state election officials to better understand challenges on the ground and explore solutions to keep PA elections secure, efficient & trustworthy. Learn about their recent meeting with @MercerCountyPA Commissioners: https://t.co/wxlCRlPDhb
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It's part of a bigger mission to make Pennsylvania elections more safe for candidates and voters.
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Nevada voters agree: election integrity matters. 84% say it’s extremely or very important—with strong support for standardized drop box rules, voter ID & opening primaries to nonpartisans. Nevadans want a stronger, fairer process. Dive into the data: https://t.co/l07KDQn7QM
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Earlier this fall, @ZackSpaceOhio joined former OH AG Betty Montgomery at @TripleC_OH’s #PropelOhio2025 at @bgsu in a conversation with students about the importance of young leaders taking the lead in restoring civility in politics. Read @BG_IndyNews: https://t.co/617eGGonBO
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This Thanksgiving, we are especially grateful for the strength of our democracy and the election workers who make it all possible. Their commitment to fair, safe and accurate elections ensures every vote counts. 🇺🇸 Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁
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“Violence or the suggestion of violence has no place in American politics, frankly in American civilization.” Our DDP MI Board Member, former Gov. James Blanchard, is speaking out against President Trump’s rhetoric targeting Democratic lawmakers. Read:
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The video from congressional Democrats, who are also veterans, says the military is being weaponized against the American people and calls on service members to refuse orders that violate the law.
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Our PA Board, featuring @GovEdRendell, @HartofPgh, @JimGerlachPA & @KeithMcCallPA, met with @MercerCountyPA Commissioners to discuss election administration challenges and solutions to keep our elections secure and safe, and strengthen voters’ trust in the election process.
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As some Georgia GOP lawmakers push to replace ballot-marking devices with hand-marked paper ballots, our polling shows voters aren’t on board. Georgians oppose switching to paper ballots by a 43%–27% margin. Read more @MayaHoman @GeorgiaRecorder: https://t.co/GwqpjJO6LC
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Lawmakers introduced ballot-marking devices across the state in 2020. Nearly six years later, some are ready to pivot again.
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Today in Wisconsin, clerks referred 46 suspected 2024 election fraud cases to prosecutors. Our DDP WI Board released the statement below applauding Wisconsin clerks for their work to keep our state's elections safe and secure. Read more from @sbauerAP: https://t.co/9ZhYAE8Bul
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“In this highly charged political environment, it is imperative that our process be viewed by voters as secure, accurate and expeditious.” @JimGerlachPA breaks down how faster mail-in ballot counting & voter ID can boost confidence in PA elections. Read:
thereporteronline.com
Former congressman describes bipartisan push to make the state’s voters more confident in our electoral system.
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76% of Wisconsin voters back giving officials a head start on absentee ballot verification — a simple way to streamline elections and boost confidence. Our Wisconsin Board explains why Madison should act:
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News stories about late night Milwaukee County reporting has given Wisconsin a black eye and it’s time to manage our reputation problem.
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Rolling back early and absentee voting would upend how 4M Georgians cast ballots last year and undermine hard-won trust in our elections. In @ajc, our Georgia Board urges politicians to stop tinkering with the rules and protect voter confidence. Read: https://t.co/E80TGcyjAv
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“Michigan residents’ confidence in our elections increases as they know more about the system already in place.” Read our DDP Michigan Board’s op-ed in @BridgeMichigan on why public education about election safeguards is key to building voter confidence:
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Majorities of Republicans, Democrats and independents express satisfaction with Michigan's existing election laws. This cross-party consensus represents a shared confidence in our democratic proces...
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While headlines focused on NJ & VA governor’s races, NYC’s mayoral contest, and California’s Prop 50, voters across the country weighed in on races big and small. Get the full picture in @AP’s 2025 election results recap:
apnews.com
See live results for the 2025 general election, including key races in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and California.
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Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces - defending our nation and protecting democracy at home and abroad. Thank you, veterans, for your unwavering courage and selfless sacrifice. 🇺🇸
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