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Sen. Finney Calls for Removal of Barriers to the Ballot Box

On March 28, 2012 By TNDP

Republicans in the Senate’s State and Local Government Committee failed to pass out a bill on a party-line vote which would have repealed last year’s Voter ID law which has created massive barriers to the ballot box for many of Tennessee’s most vulnerable citizens.

In his final comments, the bill’s Sponsor, Sen. Lowe Finney (D-Jackson), [...]

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Early Voting Underway in Tennessee

On February 21, 2012 By TNDP

Early voting for the March 6th Presidential Primary is underway in Tennessee, and you have one week — until February 28 — to cast your vote early.

If you miss early voting, Tennessee is among 10 states holding its Presidential Primary on “Super Tuesday” March 6th.

But why wait? Click here [...]

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Super Tuesday Voter Registration Deadline is Today

On February 6, 2012 By TNDP

The voter registration deadline to participate in Tennessee’s March 6th Presidential Primary is TODAY.

If you want to be a voter next month on “Super Tuesday,” you must be registered.

Click here to register. Registration forms must be postmarked by today’s date.

Not sure if you’re registered? Click here to check your [...]

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Black History Month: Honoring Tennesseans Who Made A Difference

On February 1, 2012 By TNDP

Recommit to Progress Tennesseans Have Fought For

Today we begin our celebration of Black History Month honoring the critical role African Americans have played in making our nation a more perfect union and our state a better place for all Tennesseans.

We recognize the vast accomplishments of African Americans throughout our nation’s and our state’s [...]

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Democratic National Committee Features Mrs. Cooper’s Voter ID Story

On December 5, 2011 By TNDP

Democrats believe that our democracy is stronger, not weaker, when voters are able to cast their ballot and have their vote counted. Unfortunately, Republicans across the country have engaged in a full-scale attack on the right to vote, seeking ways to restrict or limit voters’ ability to cast their ballots for their own partisan advantage. [...]

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Dems Push Voter Registration, Education to Combat Voter Suppression from Republican ID Law

On November 1, 2011 By TNDP

Please see below first-day coverage of the press conference held today:

Democrats Announce Strategy to Combat Voter ID Law

Nashville Public Radio // October 31st, 2011 [...]

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New voter law will suppress legitimate voting | timesfreepress.com

On October 26, 2011 By TNDP

The following column appeared in the Sunday, October 23, 2011 edition of The Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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Sen. Ketron, meet Virginia

On October 21, 2011 By TNDP

Add Mrs. Virginia Lasater, a 91-year-old woman in Rutherford County, to the list of known Tennessee seniors who are struggling to comply with state Sen. Bill Ketron’s new Republican voter ID law.

Problems getting an state-issued ID?
If you have a voter ID Story, we want to help. Click here.

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