What is the SAVE Act, and How Could It Affect Voters?
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is a bill introduced to Congress that would greatly change voter registration rules for federal elections. Supporters say it will prevent noncitizens from voting, while critics argue it will make it harder for eligible voters—especially young and first-time voters—to register to vote because of new proof of registration…
3 Million Strong – 2024 Impact Report
Presenting the 2024 HeadCount Impact Report! Eager beaver? You can dive into the full report right away. 2024 was the year we set new records: 3,322,535 voter actions; 492,246 people registered to vote; 3,700+ events; 159,000+ pins shared. MEET THE HEADCOUNTERS Nearly 1 in 100 people in the US took meaningful action with HeadCount in…
HeadCount releases 2024 Election Polling Data
HeadCount commissioned HIT Strategies, a public opinion research firm, to conduct a poll of 1,000 registered youth voters, with the goal of understanding what made young registered voters decide whether or not they would participate in the election this year. The poll, surveying voters who were 18 to 34 years old, asked a series of…
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…
Meet our artist partner, Sacred Fire Arts
Michael O’Neal, fondly called “Dig” – and we do indeed dig him and what he does – has spent decades as a highly sought-after tattoo artist in Arizona. More recently, he shifted his focus from crafting stories on flesh to narrating tales on guitars through Pyrography. This ancient art form adorns wood or other materials…