Voting is not a right. It’s a duty.
One vote alone may feel small — but it is never alone. Every vote is counted. Every vote shapes how this Nation is run. Every vote is a brick in the foundation of democracy.
No excuses. No sitting it out.
Vote. Just vote.
Protecting Your Vote: What You Can Do
Voting rights are primarily protected at the state level — the Constitution gives states authority over elections, with Congress able to set standards for federal races. Presidents cannot unilaterally override that. Any executive order attempting to do so faces immediate legal challenges, and courts have already blocked several attempts, including a 2025 election integrity order. That said, court battles take time, so proactive steps matter.
Stay informed. Follow organizations like the Brennan Center for Justice, the ACLU, and the League of Women Voters — they track voting law changes in real time and issue alerts. Democracy Docket (democracydocket.com) is the best single resource for tracking active voting rights lawsuits.
Register early and vote in everything. Check your registration regularly, update it if you’ve moved, and don’t wait until close to Election Day. Vote in primaries and local elections too — that’s where the rules often get made. If mail voting is available, use it early.
Know your rights. The Voting Rights Act prohibits racial discrimination at the polls. If you’re turned away or intimidated, report it immediately to the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Support the organizations fighting back. The NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Common Cause, and the Brennan Center are actively litigating these battles. Donate, volunteer, or simply share their work.
Contact your representatives. Push your Senators to oppose measures like the SAVE America Act and to support the Freedom to Vote Act. Your state attorney general and secretary of state matter just as much as federal officials — they’re often the ones filing the lawsuits.
Get involved locally. Volunteer as a poll worker or nonpartisan monitor. Host voter registration drives. The strongest defense against suppression has always been the same thing: high turnout.
Elections and Media in the Modern Era – Part 1 of 3: Elections – Behind the Ballot Box – Video
Understanding why every vote matters is only the first part of the story. Equally important is how the information voters receive before Election Day is shaped and delivered. From traditional network broadcasts to social media,
Oregon Ballot Drop Off Boxes
In May 2026 (around the primary election), officials noted that Oregon has 321 official drop boxes (also called drop sites). These are available until 8 p.m. on Election Day, are monitored, and include fire-suppression features.
Elections and Media in the Modern Era – Part 1 of 3: Elections – Behind the Ballot Box
Understanding why every vote matters is only the first part of the story. Equally important is how the information voters receive before Election Day is shaped and delivered. From traditional network broadcasts to social media,
Voting Guidance TV PSA Launched by Oregon Secretary of State
PRESS RELEASE Date: September 21, 2026 Contact: Tess Seger | tess.seger@sos.oregon.gov Voting Guidance TV PSA Launched by Oregon Secretary of State SALEM, OR — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is broadcasting new public service
Is it Official Election Mail? A PSA from Secretary of State Tobias Read
The Official Election Mail logo is a trademarked design that can only be used on mail pieces created by, or on behalf of, an election official that is mailed to or from a U.S. citizen
Forward Party CEO Weighs in After US Supreme Court Denial 09/17/2026
I generally don't weight in on Shared Posts, but if you think it's time to weaken the 2 party stranglehold on today's politics and Superpac money that controls the candidates and the elections, then you
The Moment We’ve Been Building Toward
The Forward Party is bringing moderates, conservatives, and progressives together to heal our political divisions, find our shared ground, and create a brighter future for America. Forward Party candidates are accountable to the voters, and
Less than 50 days left to help Forward Party win! 09/15/2026
Hello Forward Friends- Hope your September is going well. We had an incredible Meet the Forwardists event with NBC's Chuck Todd last week, thank you so much to everyone who was able to join!
Supreme Court Decision: Oregon Will Vote-By-Mail in Upcoming Election
Tonight, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, blocking changes that would have caused major disruption just days before the first ballots are
Forward Party CEO Agrees with New Mexico Attorney General
“Simply put, New Mexico’s attorney general — a Democrat — agrees that asking minor party candidates in the state to achieve many multiples of what is required of legacy party candidates is unfair, prevents reasonable
Registered Republican found the Vaccine – Video
Pay attention to your local politics more than the national hoopla. What works in New York isn't what works in Mayberry, and decent national leadership will support that difference instead of forcing everyone to bend
Registered Republican found the Vaccine
Pay attention to your local politics more than the national hoopla. What works in New York isn't what works in Mayberry, and decent national leadership will support that difference instead of forcing everyone to bend
Legislature Passes Emergency Funding for Drop Boxes, Improved Ballot Tracking for Voters
Emergency funding of $618,000 will pay for additional drop box locations and expenses related to an anticipated increase in drop box usage. Implementation will require county support, site preparation, and procurement.
Would I Lie To You?
I'm going to give every adult $5,000.00 if I stay in POWER, oops, there it went again, in office. Yes, $5,000.00. Just don't think about the issues, don't think about wars, don't think about healthcare,
Oregon Leaders Stand United in Protecting Vote-By-Mail Elections
7,314 ballots received during the 7-day post-election grace period in the May 2026 primary were rejected for having a late postmark. This represents an increase of 35% compared to 5,404 ballots rejected for late postmarks
Secretary Read Requests Emergency Funding for Election Security
PRESS RELEASE Date: September 8, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read Requests Emergency Funding for Election Security Additional resources would provide voters with greater confidence and transparency amid federal attacks on elections SALEM, OR
MEDIA ADVISORY: Vote-by-Mail Press Conference with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
PUBLIC ACCESS: The press conference will stream in-full on the Oregon Secretary of State YouTube page and oregonlegislature.gov
Secretary Read: Ruling Reaffirms Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail Elections Will Proceed As Planned
SALEM, OR — Today, a federal judge extended a legal block against the U.S. Postal Service from implementing its rules that would illegally restrict vote-by-mail in the upcoming general election.
Oregon Ballot Drop Off Boxes
In May 2026 (around the primary election), officials noted that Oregon has 321 official drop boxes (also called drop sites). These are available until 8 p.m. on Election Day, are monitored, and include fire-suppression features.
This Week’s Endorsements 09/03/2026
We’d like to highlight more candidate endorsements this week. Adding to our slate of federal candidates are two Navy veterans who meet the standard we value at Forward Party. They are John Gregory Vincent of
Elections and Media in the Modern Era – Part 1 of 3: Elections – Behind the Ballot Box – Video
Understanding why every vote matters is only the first part of the story. Equally important is how the information voters receive before Election Day is shaped and delivered. From traditional network broadcasts to social media,
Oregon Ballot Drop Off Boxes
In May 2026 (around the primary election), officials noted that Oregon has 321 official drop boxes (also called drop sites). These are available until 8 p.m. on Election Day, are monitored, and include fire-suppression features.
Elections and Media in the Modern Era – Part 1 of 3: Elections – Behind the Ballot Box
Understanding why every vote matters is only the first part of the story. Equally important is how the information voters receive before Election Day is shaped and delivered. From traditional network broadcasts to social media,
Voting Guidance TV PSA Launched by Oregon Secretary of State
PRESS RELEASE Date: September 21, 2026 Contact: Tess Seger | tess.seger@sos.oregon.gov Voting Guidance TV PSA Launched by Oregon Secretary of State SALEM, OR — Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read is broadcasting new public service
Is it Official Election Mail? A PSA from Secretary of State Tobias Read
The Official Election Mail logo is a trademarked design that can only be used on mail pieces created by, or on behalf of, an election official that is mailed to or from a U.S. citizen
Forward Party CEO Weighs in After US Supreme Court Denial 09/17/2026
I generally don't weight in on Shared Posts, but if you think it's time to weaken the 2 party stranglehold on today's politics and Superpac money that controls the candidates and the elections, then you
The Moment We’ve Been Building Toward
The Forward Party is bringing moderates, conservatives, and progressives together to heal our political divisions, find our shared ground, and create a brighter future for America. Forward Party candidates are accountable to the voters, and
Less than 50 days left to help Forward Party win! 09/15/2026
Hello Forward Friends- Hope your September is going well. We had an incredible Meet the Forwardists event with NBC's Chuck Todd last week, thank you so much to everyone who was able to join!
Supreme Court Decision: Oregon Will Vote-By-Mail in Upcoming Election
Tonight, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict mail-in voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, blocking changes that would have caused major disruption just days before the first ballots are
Forward Party CEO Agrees with New Mexico Attorney General
“Simply put, New Mexico’s attorney general — a Democrat — agrees that asking minor party candidates in the state to achieve many multiples of what is required of legacy party candidates is unfair, prevents reasonable
Registered Republican found the Vaccine – Video
Pay attention to your local politics more than the national hoopla. What works in New York isn't what works in Mayberry, and decent national leadership will support that difference instead of forcing everyone to bend
Registered Republican found the Vaccine
Pay attention to your local politics more than the national hoopla. What works in New York isn't what works in Mayberry, and decent national leadership will support that difference instead of forcing everyone to bend
Legislature Passes Emergency Funding for Drop Boxes, Improved Ballot Tracking for Voters
Emergency funding of $618,000 will pay for additional drop box locations and expenses related to an anticipated increase in drop box usage. Implementation will require county support, site preparation, and procurement.
Would I Lie To You?
I'm going to give every adult $5,000.00 if I stay in POWER, oops, there it went again, in office. Yes, $5,000.00. Just don't think about the issues, don't think about wars, don't think about healthcare,
Oregon Leaders Stand United in Protecting Vote-By-Mail Elections
7,314 ballots received during the 7-day post-election grace period in the May 2026 primary were rejected for having a late postmark. This represents an increase of 35% compared to 5,404 ballots rejected for late postmarks
Secretary Read Requests Emergency Funding for Election Security
PRESS RELEASE Date: September 8, 2026 Contact: Connor Radnovich | connor.radnovich@sos.oregon.gov Secretary Read Requests Emergency Funding for Election Security Additional resources would provide voters with greater confidence and transparency amid federal attacks on elections SALEM, OR
MEDIA ADVISORY: Vote-by-Mail Press Conference with Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read, U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley
PUBLIC ACCESS: The press conference will stream in-full on the Oregon Secretary of State YouTube page and oregonlegislature.gov
Secretary Read: Ruling Reaffirms Oregon’s Vote-by-Mail Elections Will Proceed As Planned
SALEM, OR — Today, a federal judge extended a legal block against the U.S. Postal Service from implementing its rules that would illegally restrict vote-by-mail in the upcoming general election.
Oregon Ballot Drop Off Boxes
In May 2026 (around the primary election), officials noted that Oregon has 321 official drop boxes (also called drop sites). These are available until 8 p.m. on Election Day, are monitored, and include fire-suppression features.
This Week’s Endorsements 09/03/2026
We’d like to highlight more candidate endorsements this week. Adding to our slate of federal candidates are two Navy veterans who meet the standard we value at Forward Party. They are John Gregory Vincent of
