I AM A VOTER. JOINS HEADCOUNT FOR HISTORIC MERGER!
We are so excited to announce that we are merging with I am a voter. I am a voter. (IAAV) is a fellow nonpartisan group creating a cultural shift around voting and civic engagement, and today we are bringing them into the HeadCount family to strengthen voter participation through the sharing of resources, expertise, and…
HeadCount wins the Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship
We’re honored to announce that Type Media Center has chosen HeadCount as the 2023 recipient of the Puffin Prize for Creative Citizenship! Sponsored by The Puffin Foundation and Type Media Center, the award is given annually to “an individual or organization who has challenged the status quo through distinctive, courageous, imaginative, and socially responsible work…
Understanding Redistricting: How It Shapes Our Democracy
Every few years redistricting impacts where and how our communities vote… Read more to learn about the in’s and out’s of this critical aspect of democracy.
Pre-Registration FAQs: Get Ready to Exercise Your Right to Vote!
In many states, you do not have to wait until you turn 18 in order to participate in politics! Pre-registration is one of the ways in which 16 and 17 year olds can get ready to vote. Read more to learn how pre-registration works in your state!
Why Voting is Important: Your Voice Matters
From the president to our city councilmembers and everything in between, our vote is a critical way to use our voice to impact our communities. We dive into the nuances of why it’s important to use your voice at the ballot box!
20 Candles for HeadCount
2024 marks 20 years of HeadCount! Our official birthdate is February 13, 2004 — so yes, that makes us an Aquarius double Scorpio (think what you want). In 2004, everyone was a volunteer, running the organization in between full-time jobs. This Rolling Stone article from 2004 had us hoping to register 100,000 voters before the…
2023 Impact Report
Unless it’s your first time here (and if so — hi! Welcome! We get music fans involved with democracy and have a good time doing it), you’re probably familiar with us and the work we do. If you’ve seen us at your hometown venue or at a stop on an epic tour, you may not…
Reflecting on a 20 Year Adventure
Just over 20 years ago, I was deeply troubled about the state of the world and kind of had a crisis moment. I sat at my desk and told myself to stop complaining and do something about it. A brief inner brainstorm resulted in the idea that became HeadCount. Two decades later, we have registered…
Welcome Lucille Wenegieme, our new Executive Director!
We’re thrilled to announce that Lucille Wenegieme has been named HeadCount’s next executive director! Lucille, a 32-year-old first-generation Nigerian-American, spent the majority of her professional career as a champion of democracy and will bring a new energy and perspective to our work. “The world is changing and the next election won’t be decided by the traditional political…
What Are Ballot Measures?
Ballot measures are one of the most impactful ways that voters can impact their community from the ballot box – read on to learn the in’s and out’s of how they work!