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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2024<\/strong><\/p>

Civil Rights Organizations Stand Ready to Protect and Support Voters During the 2024 General Election Cycle<\/h2>

(WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2024)\u2014With the 2024 general elections well underway, we are working to ensure voters can cast their ballots and that every vote is counted. The Voting Rights Working Group hopes the trend of historic turnout by voters seen in recent elections continues, despite increased efforts in many states to suppress voters. The 2020 general election saw 100 million voters cast ballots before Election Day by voting early and by mail. It was the highest turnout of the 21st century, with 2 out of 3 eligible voters casting ballots. Due to effective planning and coordination, the 2020 election was also recognized as one of the most secure in recent history.<\/p>

Since 2021, our member organizations and the clients we represent have been collectively working to dismantle increasing barriers to the ballot and to empower voters to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard. In recent weeks, our members have contested mass voter challenges in Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. We are also opposing efforts by some election officials to make vote certification a matter of discretion. Additionally, we are working with election officials to ensure that voters impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton can still cast their ballots.<\/p>

The Voting Rights Working Group members offer resources and information to voters about their rights. We assist voters with questions or issues related to voting, including through online resources such as ldf.vote<\/a> and the nonpartisan Election Protection voter protection hotlines:<\/p>