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These voting rights heroes are fighting for your rights

In 2021 alone, 19 states passed laws restricting voting access, and more are on deck for this year, according to the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. But across the country, people are mobilizing to stop these attacks on our democracy. Meet some of the changemakers working to protect our vote.

Updated July 25, 2022, 1:45 p.m.



Engaging the overlooked, inspiring the vote in Pennsylvania

Kadida Kenner, New Pennsylvania Project

Inspiring immigrant youth to act for equity

Lizeth Calderon, Power California

Helping people discover their power through civic education

Khalif Ali, Common Cause Pennsylvania

Fighting for Native American rights across the country

Samantha Kelty, Native American Rights Fund

Turning the volume up on Native Americans so we can all hear

Joey Williams, California Native Vote Project

She's in the courtroom so you can get to the polls

Jyoti Jasrasaria, Elias Law Group

The disability vote - making voting accessible to all

Bob Kafka, REV Up Texas

Exposing gerrymandering and its impact on your vote

Heather Odom, Carolina For All

Harnessing the power of the ballot

Micheal Davis Jr., Promote the Vote

Cultivating grassroots digital media to mobilize the vote

Nick Knudsen, DemCast USA

Centering identity, empowering Native American voices

Ta'jin Perez, Western Native Voice

Channeling resources toward voting rights

Reema Ahmad, Movement Voter Project

Fighting for access

Moné Holder, Florida Rising

Giving the formerly incarcerated the vote — and hope

Neil Volz, Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

Creating a blueprint for expanding voting rights

Isabela Villarreal, Next Up

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