PRESS RELEASE – National Voter Registration Day Teams Up with the Purple Tour to Lift Up the NYC Event and Upcoming Tour Stops

September 16, 2024 – New York, NY – This National Voter Registration Day, the biggest celebration of civic engagement and democracy, meets the ultimate movement revolution with Party to the Polls: The Purple Tour. Together, we’re turning voting into a joyful celebration of unity, community, and the power of collective action.

The Purple Tour brings 50 dance parties to polling places across 15 states. And the best part? They’re kicking off the whole movement this year with a vibrant, one-of-a-kind dance event at Sony Hall in New York City on National Voter Registration Day, Tuesday, September 17, turning this iconic venue into a purple hub for Red, Blue, and everything in between. The event is free and open to the public. […]

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Snap Inc.

As National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) approaches, Snap Inc. is reaffirming its commitment to fostering civic engagement among young voters. The company behind Snapchat, a platform that reaches millions of young Americans daily, sees NVRD as a crucial opportunity to make civic participation an integral part of the Snapchat generation’s coming-of-age experience. […]

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Dominicanos USA

As National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) approaches, we’re featuring Dominicanos USA (DUSA) for its powerful, dedicated efforts in empowering Dominican-Americans and other Latino communities through voter registration and civic engagement initiatives.

Founded in 2013 and based in Manhattan, New York, DUSA is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization with a clear mission “to empower the Dominican-American community and give them a voice through civic, social, and economic engagement.” Part of this mission is fulfilled through voter registration and mobilization campaigns, citizenship application assistance, and more recently, technology and esports initiatives.

DUSA’s impact is evident in their impressive numbers. Since their founding, they’ve achieved 185,000 voter registrations in the northeast, and over 116,229 in NY alone. These unparalleled outreach metrics have been achieved through effective peer-to-peer communication, social media, and data analytics. […]

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Bridging the Aisle for Democracy: Kentucky’s Michael Adams and Minnesota’s Steve Simon Lead National Voter Registration Day

While the nation is locked in yet another contentious partisan election cycle, two Secretaries of State—Kentucky’s Republican Michael Adams and Minnesota’s Democrat Steve Simon—are setting a remarkable example. As the bipartisan co-chairs of National Voter Registration Day, they’re proving that when it comes to safeguarding democracy, there’s always common ground to be found.

With National Voter Registration Day 2024’s date of September 17 fast approaching, Adams and Simon are gearing up to energize their home states to get registered and ready to hit the polls this November. Both leaders bring a passion for civic engagement that transcends political divides, and their collaboration is a testament to the belief that voter registration is a nonpartisan effort essential to the health of our democracy. […]

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Grita. Canta. Vota

In a world often divided by barriers of language, trust, and access, Bacilia Angel, founder of Includus Fund, is breaking down those walls with a fresh and powerful approach: music. The “Grita. Canta. Vota” campaign (translating to “Shout. Sing. Vote”) is rallying Latino communities across the country as part of National Voter Registration Day to both register people to vote and raise their voices in celebration of their power and impact. […]

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National Urban Indian Family Coalition

National Urban Indian Family Coalition (NUIFC), based in Seattle, WA represents a coalition of urban Indian nonprofits dedicated to elevating the voices of American Indians and Alaska Natives living in urban communities. Their mission is clear: to sustain Indigenous values and culture through a strong network of urban Indian organizations, making them a crucial partner in our efforts to ensure every eligible citizen has the opportunity to register and vote. […]

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APIAVote

Based in Washington, DC, APIAVote (Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote) is the nation’s leading nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to engaging, educating, and empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities by fostering a culture of civic engagement that’s as diverse and vibrant as the constituency they serve.

APIAVote understands the power of collaboration, utilizing a broad and sweeping network of national, regional, and local partnerships that spans the nation. By equipping them with training, tools, investment resources, and best practices, they empower their partners to become trusted messengers in their communities. […]

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HeadCount

Based in New York City, HeadCount has a unique approach to voter engagement. They combine the power of music, culture, and digital media to register voters and inspire democratic participation. Their reach is impressive – they’ve registered over one million voters through partnerships with big-name musicians like Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish, as well as organizations like Global Citizen and major events such as Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo. […]

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