Voting in the United States

Three in Four Voters Expect Contested Presidential Election, According to CloudResearch Survey

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Friday, October 30, 2020
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NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three in four Americans expect the Nov. 3 presidential election to be contested, according to a survey of likely voters conducted by CloudResearch, which conducts studies and in-depth research for some of the country's top universities and technology companies.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Three in four Americans expect the Nov. 3 presidential election to be contested, according to a survey of likely voters conducted by CloudResearch, which conducts studies and in-depth research for some of the country's top universities and technology companies.
  • The dour outlook likely stems, in part, from the number of Americans fully 43% of voters-- who doubt ballots submitted by mail will be counted accurately, according to the survey.
  • The online survey of 800 voters was taken on Oct. 1-2, matching the U.S. population on gender, age, race, ethnicity, education, income and political-party affiliation.
  • For more information and full survey findings, contact Sean Healy, [email protected] , 201-857-2520 or 201-218-2039/cell; or visit https://www.cloudresearch.com/resources/blog/poll-americans-expect-conte... .

Study Shows How ActiVote is Dramatically Increasing Voter Participation

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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The study shows that voter turnout increased most among irregular voters: those who normally vote in of their elections.

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  • The study shows that voter turnout increased most among irregular voters: those who normally vote in of their elections.
  • Research shows a key reason cited by non-voters is that they dont know enough to cast a ballot.
  • ActiVote attributes its success to the voter focus of the app, not a campaign, not an advocacy group but putting the voter first.
  • ActiVote is a Boston-based passion project of three retired tech executives applying their skills to improve participation in our democracy.

Latino Community Foundation Host Virtual Latino Youth Rally in California with Former Presidential Candidate Julián Castro

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Thursday, October 8, 2020
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Former presidential candidate and former HUD Secretary Julin Castro joined the Latino Community Foundation on Tuesday night for a virtual Get Out The Vote rally to mobilize Latino voters across the state.

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  • Former presidential candidate and former HUD Secretary Julin Castro joined the Latino Community Foundation on Tuesday night for a virtual Get Out The Vote rally to mobilize Latino voters across the state.
  • Secretary Castro stated that the destiny of this country is intertwined with the destiny of the Latino community like never before.
  • A September 2020 poll from the Latino Community Foundation and Latino Decision found that 73 percent of Latinos in California are certain they are voting in November.
  • Latino Community Foundation is an independent statewide foundation on a mission to unleash the civic and economic power of Latinos in California.

Postmaster General and USPS Affirm Readiness for Election In Call with National Association of Secretaries of State

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As part of ongoing preparations for the November election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy held a conference call today with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Election Committee.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As part of ongoing preparations for the November election, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy held a conference call today with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Election Committee.
  • On Monday, USPS officials held a similar call regarding election preparations with the National Association of State Election Directors.
  • Visit your local election board website to understand state rules and deadlines so you can request your ballots early, if applicable, and mail them back early," said Postmaster General DeJoy.
  • That was our intent, and that continues to be our mission between now and Election Day."

USAGov's Quick Guide to Voting in 2020

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Election Day 2020 is just about six weeks away.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Election Day 2020 is just about six weeks away.
  • Register to vote or check to be sure you're still registered.If you're not already registered, look up your state on Vote.gov to begin the process.
  • State registration deadlines can be as much as 30 days before the election.
  • Subscribe to USAGov's Voting and Elections email for updates straight to your inbox.

SmartNews aims to provide voters with the most comprehensive, real-time, local and national information during the pandemic and Election 2020

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Thursday, September 17, 2020
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SmartNews, the leading global news app, announced today a major product update for Election 2020 to help voters make well-informed voting decisions this fall.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SmartNews, the leading global news app, announced today a major product update for Election 2020 to help voters make well-informed voting decisions this fall.
  • The update adds new features focusing on voter registration, state and local issues and candidates, and information on how and where to cast a ballot, making SmartNews the one-stop solution for election news, information and results.
  • The new election features demonstrate SmartNews's expanding commitment to local content, serving people where and how they live their daily lives.
  • SmartNews is a leading global news-discovery company dedicated to delivering quality information to the people who need it.

Motivated By The Pandemic And Social Issues, Young Latinos Are Energized About The Presidential Race And Plan To Vote In November According To New Report By Telemundo

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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Under Decision 2020, Telemundo has launched new digital shows in English and Spanish, offering important election information to young Hispanic voters seeking Latino perspectives in bilingual formats.

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  • Under Decision 2020, Telemundo has launched new digital shows in English and Spanish, offering important election information to young Hispanic voters seeking Latino perspectives in bilingual formats.
  • With 91% of young Latinos born in the U.S., since the 2016 presidential election some 3.6 million Latinos will have turned 18 in time to vote in November.
  • "This research gives a great sense of what actually matters to young Latinos, and how they're engaging with and shaping American politics."
  • Undecided in Their Political Allegiance: Over one-third (37%) of young Latinos describe themselves as independent or undecided about their political party affiliation.

73% of California Latinos Certain to Vote, Motivated by Racial Injustice and Inspired by Social Movements

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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The poll also looked at how Latinos are struggling with COVID-19, racial injustice, awareness of vote-by-mail, and ballot language for measures on the California ballot, Propositions 15 and 16.

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  • The poll also looked at how Latinos are struggling with COVID-19, racial injustice, awareness of vote-by-mail, and ballot language for measures on the California ballot, Propositions 15 and 16.
  • Although the poll found that overall, 73% of Latinos said they are certain to vote in November, the rate was lower for young Latinos 18-25 where only 56% were certain to vote.
  • Young Latinos are a crucial voter demographic with an estimated 1.6 million Latinos under age 25 eligible to vote in California, said Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation.
  • In California, 75% of Latinos showed support for the protests following the death of George Floyd, a number that jumps to 86% among young Latinos.

Oportun commits to increasing voter registration and turnout

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020
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On September 22, 2020, Oportun will celebrate National Voter Registration Day by joining an extensive cross-country effort to register voters prior to Election Day (November 3rd, 2020).

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  • On September 22, 2020, Oportun will celebrate National Voter Registration Day by joining an extensive cross-country effort to register voters prior to Election Day (November 3rd, 2020).
  • Oportun also announced that it is making Election Day this year a paid holiday for all U.S. employees.
  • Oportun provides inclusive, affordable financial services powered by a deep, data-driven understanding of its customers and advanced proprietary technology.
  • Oportun serves customers in English and Spanish, online and over the phone in 29 states, and in-person at more than 330 retail locations across 9 of those states.

NIC Hawaii Deploys Online Ballot Request System for Voters in Honolulu County

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Saturday, July 25, 2020
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A registered voter may request a replacement ballot online if their ballot was spoiled or not received, but not yet returned as voted.

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  • A registered voter may request a replacement ballot online if their ballot was spoiled or not received, but not yet returned as voted.
  • If necessary, a voter using the system may be instructed to re-register to vote before the ballot replacement request can be fulfilled.
  • Using the Online Ballot Replacement Request System, Oahu voters can efficiently and easily request a replacement ballot for this first election by mail, said Burt Ramos, NIC Hawaii General Manager.
  • The system helps keep election processes running smoothly and is yet another innovative solution created through NIC Hawaiis and Honolulu Elections Divisions partnership.