Illinois just became the 13th state to pass Clean Slate legislation. Gov. Pritzker signed the Clean Slate Act into law — meaning 1.7 million people will have eligible records automatically sealed starting in 2029. Better jobs. Better housing. Real second chances.

A quiet USPS update could cost people their votes. New guidance confirms postmarks don't reliably show when your ballot was mailed — just when USPS got it. Days later. In states with postmark deadlines, that gap = rejected ballots.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson changed America—and he changed the electorate. Through Rainbow PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, he helped mobilize millions to register and vote. We’ll keep protecting access to the ballot and making participation real for everyone

Give us the ballot, and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1957. Over 77 million Americans have a past record. Many are eligible to vote but don't know it due to complex "legal mazes."

Honored to be featured in Fast Forward’s AI for Humanity Gift Guide! 💙 Grateful to be highlighted alongside incredible nonprofits using AI to expand opportunity and drive impact. Let’s use this season to invest in good. ✨ #FastForwardAI #AIforHumanity #TechForGood

Missed our #GivingTuesday post? There's still time to support our work! Every contribution helps us restore voting rights, create economic pathways, and build second chances for people impacted by the criminal legal system.

This #GivingTuesday, make your vote count - by supporting Free Our Vote build capacity ahead of the Midterm Elections. Every year, we help people impacted by the criminal legal system reclaim their right to vote, rebuild economic stability, and fight for improved second chances.

Excited to share that Free Our Vote will be at #MozFest 2025 in Barcelona! 🎙️ Our Co-Founder and Chief of Technology are leading a session called “Rebuilding Lives, Restoring Trust: A Path to Second Chances” within Mozilla Festival’s Unlearning Harmful Tech Systems track.

📬 PENNSYLVANIA: Tuesday, Oct 28 at 5 PM is the LAST DAY to APPLY for a mail-in/absentee ballot! 📅 Apply by Oct 28 at 5 PM 📬 Apply at vote.pa.gov. Then preview your ballot and voting info at ballotready.org/us/pennsylvania ✉️ Ballots must be RECEIVED by 8 PM on Nov 4

GEORGIA: Early voting is OPEN NOW through Oct 31! The Public Service Commission + local races that impact your daily life are on the ballot Nov 4. 📍 Early voting through Friday, Oct 31 🪪 Photo ID required 🔍

Today, on National Black Voter Day we recognize the 34 million Black voters who shape our future by electing local and state leaders who impact our daily lives, and by influencing what happens at the federal level.

From the economy and education to healthcare and housing, the local officials we elect this year will make decisions that impact us every single day. Today, on National Voter Registration Day, we ask you to check your voter registration status or registration for the first time!

We’re proud to share that our Executive Director, Marissa Ranalli Zapata, has been selected as one of the 2025–2026 @obamafoundation.bsky.social USA Leaders! 🎉

62 years ago, more than 250,000 people marched on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Their voices called for justice, equality, and the right to vote, helping pave the way for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Happy Women's Equality Day! Today marks the 105th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Today and every day: here's to the women who speak up, step up, and rise up — you are the bedrock of our democracy.

60 years after the Voting Rights Act, millions more voices are part of our democracy. At Free Our Vote, we celebrate this progress and keep working toward a future where every eligible voter can make their voice count. #VotingRightsAct #OnThisDay #DemocracyInAction #CivilRightsHistory #FreeOurVote

🗳️ Today is Election Day in AZ’s 7th Congressional District! Voters in Cochise, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz & Yuma counties are choosing their next representative in the special primary election. Visit azsos.gov/elections for more info.

This 4th of July, we reflect on the ongoing work of building a just democracy. True freedom means equal access to vote. At @freeourvote.org, we’re restoring voting rights for system-impacted people—one voter at a time.#FreeOurVote #IndependenceDay #RestoreYourVote #DemocracyInAction #RightToVote

📢 Arizona Special Primary Election – July 15! A vacancy in AZ's 7th Congressional District means voters in Cochise, Maricopa, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz & Yuma will head to the polls. 🗓️ July 15 – Election Day

This is your chance to choose who will lead our city—Mayor, City Council, Borough Presidents & more. 🗳 Polls open 6 AM–9 PM. If you’re in line by 9, you can vote. 📍 Find your polling place: vote.nyc 📞 Questions? Call 866-OUR-VOTE NYC uses ranked-choice voting. Know before you vote.

We're excited to share Free Our Vote is eligible for the 2025 #HalfMyDAF match challenge — made possible by the @Amalgamated Foundation! Have a Donor Advised Fund? You could double your impact by donating $250+ today!

Today is Virginia Primary Election Day. This is your opportunity to help decide who will lead our Commonwealth—from Governor to State House. 🗳 Polls are open until 7 PM. If you’re in line by then, you can vote.

Next Tuesday, Virginians head to the polls to choose candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, and the State House. These races will shape the future of our Commonwealth. Make your voice heard.

New Jersey: Primary elections are next week—June 10! 🗓️ Early voting starts TODAY and runs through June 8 🕘 10 AM–8 PM (Tue–Sat) | 10 AM–6 PM (Sun) Make a plan. Make it count. #VoteNJ #NJPrimary #FreeOurVote #VotingRights #CivicPower

We are excited to share our 2024 Impact Report, highlighting the incredible progress we've made in restoring voting rights and empowering individuals with past convictions. From expanding voter education to launching new tech solutions, your support made it all possible.

🗳️ Tomorrow is the PA Primary Election! ✅ Vote YES on Measure 3 for Jail Oversight. ✅ Shine a light on jail conditions. ✅ Hold city officials accountable. 📌 If you know someone in Philly jails, let them know they can vote too! 🔗 Link in our bio to learn more

The U.S. House of Representatives just passed the #SAVEAct, which would silence millions of voters — especially: -Married women -Voters of color -Young people -Trans voters -Rural voters Tell your Senators to vote "NO" at WeAll.Vote/fight. @whenweallvote.bsky.social

Arizona residents: Got a past marijuana arrest or conviction? You may qualify for free legal help for expungement—but time’s running out! 🗓️ Deadline: June 30, 2025 through Reclaim Your Future ✅ Free. Simple. Confidential. 📲 Link in below to get started. azexpunge.org

April is #SecondChanceMonth — a time to celebrate fresh starts & break down barriers for people impacted by the legal system. At Free Our Vote, we use data and tech to do exactly that — help identify eligibility for BOTH voting rights restoration & expungement.

A new bill in Congress, known as the SAVE Act, proposes that all Americans present a birth certificate, passport, or other proof of citizenship each time they register or update their voter registration.

Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the Selma Bridge Crossing, a turning point in the movement for voting rights. 🗳️ The bravery of those who marched led to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, reshaping America’s democracy. We are committed to continuing their work.

An unstoppable voice for justice. A doer and dreamer who reshaped history. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that silence in the face of injustice is never an option. His words from a Birmingham jail cell—powerful, unwavering—still call us to action today.

As we bid farewell to President Jimmy Carter, we honor his legacy as a champion for civil rights, voting rights, and criminal justice reform His lifelong commitment to justice continues to inspire our mission at Free Our Vote. #JimmyCarter #VotingRights #CriminalJusticeReform #FreeOurVote #Legacy

In December 2024, President Biden commuted the sentences of over 1,500 individuals on home confinement and pardoned 39 non-violent offenders. He also commuted 37 death row sentences to life without parole. Continuing clemency efforts inspire states to act.

Our passionate team is gearing up for 2025! At our recent retreat, we mapped out plans to expand programs like expungement support, healthcare enrollment, and systemic change—while staying rooted in restoring voting rights. Big things ahead!

Nearly 71,000 returning citizens in Kansas are eligible to vote, yet remain unregistered. This gap highlights systemic barriers, especially affecting Black Kansans, who make up 23% of unregistered voters, despite constituting just 6% of the state's population. #ReturningCitizens #DemocracyForAll

We’re thrilled to announce that Free Our Vote has been selected as a Splunk Social Impact grantee helping to bridge the Data Divide! This support strengthens our mission to restore voting rights through innovative tech and data solutions, driving systemic change. www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/s...