PLEDGE TO ACTTHE DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT IN Indiana
MAKE AN IMPACT FOR DEMOCRACY
Democracy starts with each of us—and together, we can make a major impact when we speak up for what’s right. We know the ultimate power in a democracy is the people. We are powerful, fearless, ordinary Americans working together to build a democracy that works for us all.
Take action! Join in the democracy work of the organizations below:
- ACLU of Indiana
- All in For Democracy
- Common Cause Indiana
- Hoosier Action
- League of Women Voters of Indiana
- NAACP Indiana
LEARN MORE ABOUT NEW VOTING AND ELECTION BILLS IN INDIANA
An online database created by the Brennan Center has all the most recent information on restrictive and expansive voting bills that are being proposed or have passed in your state. Make sure to stay up-to-date!
VISIT A ‘ONE-STOP-SHOP’ FOR ELECTION INFO: VOTE411.ORG FOR INDIANA
VOTE411 is a “one-stop-shop” for election information created by League of Women Voters. Get your Personalized Voting Information to find your polling place, see what’s on your ballot, check your voter registration, learn ID requirements, and much more!
VOLUNTEER AT THE POLLS IN INDIANA
An online portal developed by the Fair Elections Center to share state by state information on poll worker requirements and applications for each state.
LEARN WHERE THE POLITICAL MONEY COMES FROM IN INDIANA
A searchable database by Open Secrets with profiles showing you who’s making the big political contributions in your state, as well as where the money’s coming from.
LEARN HOW DEMOCRACY REFORMS BECOME LAW IN INDIANA
Twenty-four states, including Indiana, do not feature a process for citizen-led ballot initiatives. This means that a state legislator must sponsor a bill in order for it to be voted on to become law. This requires you to be in relationship with your state legislatures. Some tactics used in these states to pressure on them to act are community powered lobbying, marching, and nonviolent civil disobedience. LEARN MORE!
Indiana DEMOCRACY REFORM AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL IS POSSIBLE TOO!
Learn more about the Freedom to Vote Act.
Urgent Action
TAKE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING NOW!
Sign up to join a public meeting of our model Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission. Contact your legislators and ask them to implement an independent Citizens Redistricting Coalition during the 2022 Legislative Session. Redistricting should be a transparent process that puts people first.
GUARD YOUR OWN VOTE!
The right to vote and have our voices heard is fundamental to our democracy. Our democracy is stronger when every eligible American participates, confident that when they cast a vote that it will be counted as cast. Make sure you are registered to vote and know where your polling place is located!
Success Stories
GOP Bill Would Tighten Limits on Indiana Mail-In Voting
Democrats are objecting to a Republican-backed proposal that would require Indiana voters who request mail-in ballots to swear under possible penalty of perjury that they won’t be able to vote in person at any time during the 28 days before Election Day.
Indiana lawmakers say they want to secure elections. Voting groups say the focus is wrong
Indiana lawmakers are advancing legislation that they say would further ensure confidence in Indiana’s elections amid a national focus on election security.But voting rights groups say the state is focusing on the wrong tactics with House Bill 1116 which passed out of the Senate elections committee on Monday despite opposition from Democrats.