ABOUT
AMERICA VOTES IS THE LARGEST GRASSROOTS VOTER MOBILIZATION EFFORT IN THE COUNTRY TODAY.
We are a
coalition of over 40 of the most powerful national groups working together to
increase progressive voter registration and turnout. Some, like the labor unions, Sierra Club, and
NAACP have been organizing since the turn of the 20th century. Newer organizations like VoteVets and the
League of Young Voters represent growing and important progressive
constituencies.
This is a
grassroots coalition. This historic
partnership represents a combined membership of over 40 million Americans.
This is a
diverse coalition. Our partners
represent a broad economic and social justice agenda. They fight for good jobs, good healthcare, a
clean environment, civil rights, and a good education. They register voters in under-represented
communities of color, women, young people, and LGBT Americans.
This is a
state-based coalition. Our ability to
succeed in the long-term is directly linked to the work we do today to build
capacity in the states. America Votes'
work is driven from the state-level up and we are committed to long-term investments
in the states.
This
is a coalition of political and organizing professionals. We are light-years ahead of where we were
even two years ago. Leaders of America
Votes partner organizations and our own staff in the states are skilled
political operatives. They know how to
run campaigns and elections.
OUR MISSION
America Votes is the place progressive groups come together to:
- Coordinate independent electoral activity
- Create a permanent progressive infrastructure
- Share innovative strategies and resources
- Maximize electoral impact
- And
build lasting capacity.
