Common Cause

National Popular Vote Expected to Reach Massachusetts House

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

A bill that all but eliminate the Electoral College and create a national popular vote in presidential elections is expected to reach the Massachusetts House before they recess in mid-November. The proposal, which has been passed in five states already, is supported by 70% of Americans.

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It's Election Day in 54 Municipalities

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Nearly 1/6 of Massachusetts cities and towns -- including Boston -- will hold elections today for local offices. In the words of the author Louis L'Amour, "To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers."

Click here to see the list of municipalities holding elections today.

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Committee Hears Testimony on Massachusetts Freedom to Vote Act

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST

Common Cause Massachusetts joined the Lawyer's Committee on Civil Rights Under Law, MassVote, Demos, MASSPIRG, and numerous residents in testifying in support of the Massachusetts Freedom to Vote Act, a comprehensive package of election reforms sponsored by Rep. Jay Kaufman and Sen. Jamie Eldridge. If enacted, the legislation would update existing voting laws to include Election Day registration, audits of electronic voting equipment, prohibit touchscreen voting and deceptive practices, and allow high schoolers to preregister to vote.

Click here to read the full text of the bill.

Click here to ask your legislators to support the bill.