Introducing the Genius Guides: built-for-anyone roadmaps to how your government works, who to ask for help, and how to make change 

October 29, 2026

When it comes to the midterm elections, you’ve probably read a lot about which party will control the House and Senate, but Congress is only the tip of the iceberg....

Beyond Tuesday: It’s Time for Election Reform!

October 29, 2026

As voters weigh this year’s ballots, it’s a good time to consider changes that could improve elections as a tool for democratic decision-making. Many cities and states have made election...

What Can Cities Do Before Election Day?

October 27, 2026

A final checklist for local governments that support elections but do not necessarily directly administer them, from Local Policy Lab. Even doing some of the items below will help ensure...

Bread to Spread the Vote: Support Innovative Local Projects

September 29, 2026

The Spread The Vote team has been reviewing more than $105,000 in funding requests for Bread to Spread, our microgrant program supporting community-based, nonpartisan voter engagement. So far, we’ve funded...

Read the F-ing Directions: Spread the Vote unveils vote-by-mail resource for all 50 states plus DC

September 29, 2026

In September, Spread the Vote announced the relaunch of Read the F-ing Directions, a free and nonpartisan resource with clear, step-by-step instructions for voting by mail in all 50 states...

Introducing the CORE Playbook: Continuity & Operational Readiness for Elections

August 31, 2026

When it comes to safeguarding our democratic processes, collaboration is our strongest asset. That is why a group of organizations, including NCL’s Local Policy Lab, has teamed up to launch...

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