3 Things You Need To Know From Last Night’s November 4 Elections
On November 4th, elections took place in the majority of states across the country. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Young and diverse candidates made history Across the country, young people won elections and inspired civic participation. From school boards to city halls to mayors offices and state legislatures, young people are proving that…
Press Release: HeadCount Celebrates National Voter Registration Day
Press Release: HeadCount Celebrates National Voter Registration Day with Joyful Events across the U.S. and New Artist Partnerships HeadCount drove nearly 40,000 voter actions and new registrations during National Voter Registration Day New York, NY – HeadCount marked National Voter Registration Day (Sept. 16) with a surge of momentum, announcing new artist partnerships, hosting a…
The Voting Rights Act Turns 60: What That Means for You Today
What if we told you that just a few decades ago, some people had to take a literacy test or pay a fee just to vote? That if you were Black, or poor, or from an immigrant community, you could be harassed at the polls or denied the ballot altogether? President Johnson signed the Voting…
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…
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…
Thirst Dies; Democracy Lives
In 2021, Georgia passed a law that made it illegal to hand out water within 150 feet of a polling place in the state of Georgia. So we’ve teamed up with Liquid Death to hand out water all over the state – just about everywhere except at polling places. With each can we also hand…
Did you hear? Congress is up for grabs!
It’s September, marking the end of summer, back to school for some, the return of pumpkin spice lattes, tailgates, planning Halloween costumes – and most importantly, time to get ready to vote on November 8th! If your fall is looking as busy as mine, please stop reading now and request a mail-in ballot for this election immediately. Or,…
HeadCount | Up To Us
Today, HeadCount announced a strategic partnership with Up to Us to educate, register and turn out young voters in 2022. We are collaborating through a shared belief that democracy should represent all Americans. Young voters’ diverse and passionate voices make us a better union and must be heard on Election Day. Up to Us is…
You’re SO ready—Vote Local on Tuesday!
Tuesday, November 2nd is Election Day! In 35 states there are thousands of local elections that directly impact the daily lives of all the people that live in our country – those who are eligible to vote, and those that are not. In Virginia and New Jersey there are also important elections for governor and…