Democracy Truth Podcast

Vote 411:Your Guide to Informed Voting

VOTE411: Your Guide to Informed Voting
VOTE411.org, an unbiased  tool for all things related to voting, is revealed.  Here you will find how candidates up and down the ballot have responded to questions of interest to voters, and what those for and against ballot measures are saying.  This podcast explains additional candidate and ballot measure information found on VOTE411 as well as a wealth of additional resources  (such as for voter registration links.).  Measures taken to assure it is nonpartisan and trustworthy are explained.
Subject guides: Informed voting: Election info and research. Election Info and Research - Informed Voting - Subject Guides at University of Michigan-Dearborn. (n.d.). https://guides.umd.umich.edu/c.php?g=1051903&p=7696073 
VOTE411 won the Webby Award  (dubbed "the internet's highest honor”) in 2020 and is among the nominees for the 2024 award

Quién Puede Registrarse para Votar y Cómo (Who Can Register to Vote and How)

NOTAS DEL EPISODIO:
En este episodio, la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Arizona explica cómo registrarse para votar. Primero, discutimos quién tiene permiso legal para votar. Luego brindamos consejos para estudiantes de otros estados y visitantes de invierno para ayudarlos a determinar dónde deben registrarse. A continuación, describimos el proceso para completar el formulario de registro, incluidos los métodos legalmente aceptados para demostrar la ciudadanía estadounidense y las consideraciones para la casilla de Preferencia de partido. Finalmente, los votantes son dirigidos a VOTE411.org para obtener información sobre la votación y los candidatos.
 
Recursos e información adicional:
Información para votantes
Información para votantes en todos los condados de Arizona:Secretario de Estado de Arizona: https://azsos.gov/elections/about-elections/county-election-officials-contact-information
Servicio Arizona: https://servicearizona.com
Información electoral de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes: https://www.vote411.org
Condado de Maricopa. (2023). Regístrese para votar o actualice su información de votante actual: https://elections.maricopa.gov/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html#RegisterToVote.
Condado de Pima: https://recorder.pima.gov/Register
Sitio web de la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Arizona: ttps://my.lwv.org/arizona

Vote Local: The Power of Voting Down Ballot

This podcast episode discusses one of the best ways for individual voters to choose the government, today and tomorrow, that most directly impacts their lives. By voting on down-ballot races, the voter chooses local leadership and speaks out about local issues that impact them daily; these local leaders can then very likely move into state and national leadership. It is one of the best ways to make YOUR voice heard!
https://www.usvotefoundation.org/downballot
www.vote411.org
https://www.peanc.org/voting-down-ballot-why-its-important-2020 

Citizens in Charge: The Power of Ballot measures

This podcast episode explores ballot measures, also known as propositions, in Arizona, explaining the different types, the process involved in getting them on the ballot, and how voters can stay informed before casting their vote.
Sources
Arizona Constitution Article IV, Part 1 Section 1-16.
Arizona Secretary of State Website https://azsos.gov/.
Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_Arizona_ballot_measur
Resources
https://www.vote411.org
Website
https://my.lwv.org/arizona 

Empower Your Voice: The Importance of Primary Voting in Arizona

This podcast episode discusses one of the best ways for individual voters to truly get their voice heard in our democratic process, i.e., voting in primary elections. The more participation there is in primary elections, the less power is given to political extremism, resulting in more equitable representation.
Spark Report: “Why Primaries Matter and What to Do About It https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ELdvuNnu9AWx4ADTXEEQmiflUmNHHGv1/view 
Arizona’s Independents are Largely Powerless in Primary Elections https://drive.google.com/file/d/1knaq5bVgiNW3bOH0OfNxZHzYgc_vFj-C/view 
Overseas Vote: What Are Primary Elections and Why Should I Participate? https://usvotefoundation-drupal.s3.amazonaws.com/prod/Primary_Elections_What_Why.pdf
The Importance of Voting in Primaries https://commongroundcommittee.org/the-importance-of-voting-in-primaries/]
90+ What is and isn’t a Primary Election? https://www.csg.org/2023/11/02/what-is-and-isnt-a-primary-election/#aioseo-why-is-it-important-to-vote-in-the-primaries
Governing.com. Why Does America Have Primaries? https://www.governing.com/context/why-does-america-have-primaries
 

ERIC: The Secret Weapon Against Voter Fraud

This episode is about Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and how the help protect voter rolls and maintain with election integrity.
Sources of Information
Center for Election Innovation Researchhttps://electioninnovation.org/
ERICstates.org https://ericstates.org/
Influence Watch https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/electronic-registration-information-center-eric/
Votebeat https://www.votebeat.org/23045551/eric-electronic-registration-information-center-voter-roll-matching-program
Democracy Docket https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/what-is-the-voter-roll-organization-eric/
The Pew Charitable Trusts https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/
This podcast has been brought to you by the League of Women Voters of Arizona. We are a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. We work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. With over 100 years of experience, the League is one of America’s oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.
League of Women Voters of Arizona Website: https://my.lwv.org/arizona 

Skip the Line, Your guide to early voting

This podcast is about mail-in voting in Arizona. Details about the process covered in this podcast include: 1) how to receive an early ballot, regardless of party affiliation or no affiliation; 2) early voting as an out-of-state student or part-time resident; 3) measures taken to keep early voting safe and fraud-proof; 4) the convenience of early voting, and more. Should you want more information after listening to any of the Truth in Democracy podcasts, please check out vote411.org.
Resources and additional information:
election.maricopa.gov/voting
Beballotready.vote
azsos.gov/elections
League of Women Voters of Arizona Website:
https://my.lwv.org/arizona

Casting a vote my way: Tips for Arizona independents on voting procedures

In this episode, the League of Women Voters of Arizona explains what Arizona independent (also known as unaffiliated) voters must do to get their voices heard. First, there is a discussion of what it means to be an independent voter.  Next, independent voters are told what they must do to get ballots for each type of election (primary election, presidential preference election, and general election). Finally, since election laws change, independents are directed to check the LWV digital guide (VOTE411.org) for any updates.
Resources and additional information:
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2023/09/01/independents-with-a-lowercase-i-are-now-arizonas-biggest-voter-group/
 
https://www.azcleanelections.gov/how-to-vote/no-party
 
https://azsos.gov/elections/about-elections/information-about-political-parties
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/21/green-party-earns-spot-on-az-ballot-in-federal-statewide-other-races/71803236007/
 
League of Women Voters of Arizona Website:
https://my.lwv.org/arizona
 

Decoding Arizona's Voter Registration Process

In this episode, the League of Women Voters of Arizona explains what you must know when registering to vote. There are QR codes throughout to make it easy to follow along. First, we explain who is legally permitted to vote. Tips are given to out-of-state students and winter visitors to help determine where they ought to register. Then, we explain the process for filling out the form, including legally acceptable means to prove U.S. citizenship and Party Preference box considerations. Finally, voters are referred to the LWV digital guide (VOTE411.org) for voting and candidate information.
Resources and additional information: Voter Information Voter information across all Arizona counties:
Arizona Secretary of State: https://azsos.gov/elections/about-elections/county-election-officials-contact-information
Service Arizona: https://servicearizona.com
League of Women Voters Election information: https://www.vote411.org
Register to vote or update your current voter information.
Maricopa County. https://elections.maricopa.gov/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html
Pima County https://recorder.pima.gov/Register
League of Women Voters of Arizona Website: https://my.lwv.org/arizona