Just Democracy IL

Just Democracy Illinois is a broad-based non-partisan coalition of community groups striving to protect and promote the value of every vote.

[Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights @ChgoCivilRights]

We're proud to represent 6 groups from @justdemocracyIL who fought for this important settlement, alongside attorneys at @AAAJ_AAJC.

At a time when other states are making it harder to vote, these fixes to #AVRinIL will broaden & strengthen our democracy. https://t.co/Ekff6AWA8P

[Abe Scarr @abescarr]

Illinois secretary of state’s office settles lawsuit that alleged automatic voter registration rollout was botched @justdemocracyIL @PetrellaReports https://t.co/5HmYlQ6T4B

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

“These may seem like technical fixes, but they add up to countless eligible voters who will now be able to register and cast their ballots in Illinois — if implemented correctly,” said Abe Scarr @IllinoisPIRG, one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit. #AVRinIL
https://t.co/gITtY2pzvg

[CHANGE Illinois Action Fund @CHANGEIL]

Moving forward, CHANGE Illinois will be paying close attention to how the Office of the Secretary of State will continue to implement AVR under Jesse White and whoever succeeds him when he retires after next year's elections.

[Jay Young @impactofficer]

This settlement will absolutely make #AVRinIL more accessible for our state's most vulnerable communities. And it allows us to keep an eye on implementation moving forward.

I am so proud of my @justdemocracyIL family for all that they've done to fight for Illinois voters. #twill

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

Last February, our steering orgs filed a lawsuit over the flawed implementation of Automatic Voter Registration in Illinois.

Today, we're pleased to have signed a settlement with @ILSecOfState fixing key issues like language access.

Read more: https://t.co/37yQFMsiNY #AVRinIL

[Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights @ChgoCivilRights]

It's #ElectionDay in many Illinois communities, including the Cook County suburbs!

Anyone who has questions or problems voting can call the toll-free #ElectionProtection hotline (866-OUR-VOTE or 888-VE-Y-VOTA) to get live, nonpartisan assistance from 6AM - 8PM CT. @866OURVOTE

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

Congratulations to our fearless former leader @Ra_Joy on this well-earned appointment! The folks at @NEAarts are in good hands with this guy. #ChicagoProud

[Ra Joy @Ra_Joy]

I am deeply honored and excited join the Biden-Harris Administration as Chief of Staff at the National Endowment for the Arts. Now more than ever, America’s artists & cultural organizations have a vital role to play in healing and uniting our communities. @NEAarts

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

Thank you Senator @AndyManar for advancing the cause of democracy in Illinois! Your work on automatic voter registration and other issues have truly moved Illinois forward.

[Andy Manar @AndyManar]

An incredible privilege. That's how I described day one 8 yrs ago. As this storied chapter closes, I remain forever grateful to the people of #IL48, friends, family & supporters. We accomplished big things together. Much more to do. Onward!
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T+A+W+B--you made it all possible.

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

Chicago's Local School Council (LSC) elections are this week!

If you have questions/concerns about voting, call or text @ChgoCivilRights at 262-729-3082 for free non-partisan assistance.

Spanish-language assistance is available upon request, thanks to @MALDEF. #LSCelection2020

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 Remember: If you are voting in person, be COVID-19 cautious and BRING your own BLACK or BLUE ink pen! 🖊 Find your polling place: https://t.co/N6UDtkuP0P Got questions or problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE. Share this post to spread the word.

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 If you are in line to vote by 7 p.m. you CANNOT be turned away from your polling place. Find your polling place: https://t.co/N6UDtkMqpp Got questions or problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE. Share this post to spread the word.

[Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights @ChgoCivilRights]

We're hearing about a lot of polling places that are late to open or closed altogether.

Here are alternatives if your polling place isn't open:

-Chicago: https://t.co/U0UfuN7Ite
-All Illinois universal polling sites: https://t.co/b8lahRg4Mg...

Call 866-OUR-VOTE to get help.

[Liliana Scales (she/hers) @Lili_Scales]

"...every eligible voter should have their voice heard and their vote counted." TY @RTolley_IL and Rebecca Carter for this piece in the @dailyherald! @justdemocracyIL @CHANGEIL #VOTE #ElectionDay

https://t.co/ZjaGLNphlI

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

"If election authorities need more time to ensure that racial discrimination doesn't discount mass numbers of voters, then so be it."

Ryan Tolley @CHANGEIL and Rebecca Carter @ChgoCivilRights lay out our perspective in @dailyherald today. #Election2020
https://t.co/CMkvMUxpRG

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 The polls are open on Election Day from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Find your polling place: https://t.co/N6UDtkMqpp Got questions or problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE. Share this post to spread the word.

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 Did you receive a mail-in ballot but now want to vote on Election Day? Take your mail-in ballot to your polling place on Election Day (Nov. 3rd) & surrender it in exchange for a ​regular​ ballot. Don't use a provisional ballot. Find your polling place: https://t.co/N6UDtkMqpp

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 Illinois voters: Do you still need to drop off your mail-in ballot in a secure drop box? Find your closest drop-box location here: https://t.co/tYmOZOV2D3
If a drop box is NOT available, take your ballot to your local election authority’s office: https://t.co/H0aRX0aiWA

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 Do you want to drop off your mail-in ballot in person?
If drop boxes are available, you can skip the line at your polling location to turn in your ballot. Find drop box locations here: https://t.co/tYmOZODrLv

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

If you do NOT have a drop box available, take your ballot to your local election authority’s office. Find the office address here: https://t.co/H0aRWZSI52 Got questions or problems? Call 866-OUR-VOTE.

[Just Democracy IL @justdemocracyIL]

🇺🇸 Do you want to drop off your mail-in ballot in person?
If drop boxes are available, you can skip the line at your polling location to turn in your ballot. Find drop box locations here: https://t.co/tYmOZODrLv