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MLK Dedication to Justice Stronger than Trump Assault on Democracy
January 20, 2025
The News
MLK Dedication to Justice Stronger than Trump Assault on Democracy
Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration. ...
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Special Counsel Report Affirms Trump’s Criminal Attacks on Election
January 14, 2025
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Special Counsel Report Affirms Trump’s Criminal Attacks on Election
Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement in reaction to the release of the Special Counsel report on the charges brought against Donald ...
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He’s Not Our Guy, But Our Country Deserves a Peaceful Transfer of Power – Every Time
January 6, 2025
The News
He’s Not Our Guy, But Our Country Deserves a Peaceful Transfer of Power – Every Time
Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement on the January 6 Presidential election certification. “Today Congress will certify Donald Trump’s election ...
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Democracy Docket: Democracy Docket Opinion Writers Covered Crucial Voting Rights Issues in 2024
December 24, 2024
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Democracy Docket: Democracy Docket Opinion Writers Covered Crucial Voting Rights Issues in 2024
Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-Ala.) and Brian Lemek Sewell represents Alabama’s 7th Congressional district and is the ranking member of the Elections Subcommittee on the ...
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Civil Rights and Democracy Groups Join Forces to Oppose Preemptive Recess Appointments
December 6, 2024
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Civil Rights and Democracy Groups Join Forces to Oppose Preemptive Recess Appointments
Dozens of organizations sign letter to Senate WASHINGTON D.C. – A total of 70 national civil rights and pro-democracy organizations today sent a joint letter to ...
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Hovde Must Accept Defeat and End Election Lies
November 14, 2024
Press Release
Hovde Must Accept Defeat and End Election Lies
Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement in reaction to Eric Hovde’s decision to spread misinformation and lie about the election rather than ...
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Liccardo Declared the Winner in CA-16
November 10, 2024
The News
Liccardo Declared the Winner in CA-16
Liccardo was endorsed by 20 current and former members of Congress, and every one of the four daily newspapers endorsing in the race, including the ...
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Defend The Vote Pledges to Keep Fighting For Democracy
November 6, 2024
The News
Defend The Vote Pledges to Keep Fighting For Democracy
Defend The Vote Executive Director Brian Lemek released the following statement following the results of the general election. “The battle to protect our democracy does not ...
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