Why Counting the Vote Can, and Should, Take Time

On Election Night, standard procedure and state-based policies mean elections officials may still be counting ballots after Election Day. This is normal.

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Let's Talk About It!

ACLU 2024 Election Conversation Guides

ACLU Election Conversation Guide

Despair and Resignation Are Not A Strategy: How to Fight Back In A Second Trump Term.

The ACLU has the battle-tested playbook to defend civil rights and liberties. Should we face a second Trump administration, we’re ready.

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Make Elections Happen! Sign up to be a Poll Worker

Elections would not be possible without the help and support of poll workers.

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Request your absentee ballot for the June 11 Primary

Voters in North Dakota voters can request absentee ballots, which will be mailed to voters starting May 2.

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Want to contact elected officials but don't know how? Here's how to reach them in Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead

Everyone may need to contact their local government representatives at some point to share an idea, express an opinion or get a question answered.

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How We Are Protecting the Right to Vote on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder

Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.

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Justice and Safety, Not Fear, Continue to Win at the Ballot Box

In Pennsylvania and across the country, voters are electing candidates who offer solutions and hope, not fear and failure.

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The Impact of Your School Board

Whether you have kids in school or not, the decisions of school board members affect you.

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