America Votes Coalition on Track to Deliver Record Breaking Voter Mobilization Efforts

Amidst Historic Midterm Early Vote Turnout, America Votes Coordinates Progressive Allies to Contact More Voters Than Ever Before in Critical Midterm Election 

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October 28, 2022

As the nation approaches what is expected to be the closest midterm election in recent history, America Votes is coordinating its largest-ever mobilization effort to get out the vote in critical states across the country. 

So far this cycle, America Votes’ coalition of over 80 national partners and 400 state partner organizations have made more than 81 million attempts to contact key voters, knocking on over 17.9 million doors, making 32 million phone calls, and sending 31 million texts. These numbers will continue to grow as partners ramp up their outreach efforts for a final get-out-the-vote push.

This GOTV push is targeting the “Blue Surge” voters whose massive turnout delivered victories for Democrats in 2018 and 2020. The Blue Surge refers to voters who either skipped voting in 2016 but returned to the polls for 2018 and 2020 or voted for the first time in 2018 or 2020. Turnout among this blue-leaning electorate will be key to determining control of Congress and the outcome of many state-level races this year. 

America Votes and its partners will continue the successful Get Out and Spread Out the Vote strategy they pioneered in 2020. In many states, voters have more options to vote early or by mail this year than in any previous midterm. Spread Out the Vote educates voters about these options. To date, more than 15 million Americans have already voted early. 

“Our coalition is executing in the largest, most-coordinated midterm voter mobilization effort we’ve ever seen,” said America Votes President Greg Speed. “Midterm elections especially are determined by turnout, and in 2022 America Votes is positioned to mobilize the largest, most diverse midterm electorate ever. With election day less than two weeks away, we are already seeing strong early voting on our side. We will be squarely focused on turning out more young voters and voters of color in key states. In this final stretch, our partners are prepared to ramp up their outreach even further to encourage as many folks as possible to get out and vote early or on Election Day.”

America Votes Coalition Door Knocks (as of 10/27)

Early Vote Update: Mail + In-Person Ballots Cast

*Source: TargetEarly by TargetSmart

America Votes is the central coordination hub of the progressive community both nationally and in 23 states across the country, working with more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. Visit www.americavotes.org for more information.

America Votes Condemns Decision Overturning Roe; Commits to Continuing the Fight for Reproductive Freedom

WASHINGTON – America Votes’ Senior Leadership Team issued the following statement today in response to the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.

“America Votes is appalled by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Reproductive freedom and the right to privacy are critical to ensuring everyone can control their bodies, lives, and futures. 

“For the first time in American history, conservative justices have reversed a constitutional right. This unprecedented ruling not only reverses the right to an abortion, but also poses a direct threat to many other rights, including the right to marriage equality and access to birth control. As with so many conservative assaults, this ruling will disproportionately disrupt the lives and freedoms of people of color and other disadvantaged communities.  

“It is now more important than ever to mobilize and vote for leaders who will stand up for reproductive freedom. America Votes is proud of our work to defend these freedoms and our partnerships with critical organizations working on the frontlines to defend access to abortion.

“Further, America Votes is also committed to protecting the rights and abortion access our staff and their families, including those residing in states where abortion care is now illegal. We have been reviewing our policies and will soon take needed actions to protect our staff, and we encourage others to do the same.

“Simply put, this abominable decision is the consequence of an extremist movement seizing power of the courts. We are committed to the work in 2022 and beyond of defeating them and taking power back to restore and expand our constitutional rights.”

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The America Votes Senior Leadership Team is comprised of: Greg Speed, President; Sara Schreiber, Executive Director; Daria Dawson, Deputy Executive Director & National Political Director; Daniel Gonzales, Director of Planning and Program Analysis; Evan Kost, Director of Development and Investment Relations; Shabab Siddiqui, Director of Data and Targeting; and Josiette White, Field Director.

America Votes is the central coordination hub of the progressive community both nationally and in more than 20 states across the country, working with more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American’s right to vote. Visit www.americavotes.org for more information.