P.E.E.R Project

P.E.E.R Project

PARTNERING TO ENSURE ELECTION RESILIENCY

The ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis presents a unique challenge to our democracy, one amplified by its occurrence in the midst of primary season and months before the 2020 General Election. The P.E.E.R. Project engages young policymakers and partners across sectors to take action now to safeguard upcoming elections while protecting voters as they conduct their civic duty. Future Caucus is mobilizing our bipartisan network of 1,500+ young elected officials around efforts to safeguard the 2020 elections, through policies such as vote-at-home.

“A plan that does not afford every Ohioan an opportunity to vote free of charge would be unconstitutional.”

— OH SOS Frank LaRose (R), Founding Future Caucus Co-Chair, OH

“Vote-by-mail isn’t a Democratic or a Republican issue in Oregon, it’s just… the way things are and the way they’ve been for about 20 years now.”

— Rep. Julie Fahey (D), Founding Fut

Vote Safe, Wisconsin

Throughout this election period, Future Caucus is committed to providing any assistance legislators in our network need in order to provide accurate information to constituents or colleagues, working hard to help alleviate these concerns. We call on your leadership to be a trusted voice in your communities. Our Wisconsin Future Caucus had a critical role in helping Wisconsinites navigate the 2020 election.

Learn more about Vote Safe, Wisconsin here.

Vote at Home Rules by State

as of September 18th, 2020

To learn more about the P.E.E.R. Project and how to get involved, email [email protected]

Resources

FAQs: Safe Voting in Your State

The global pandemic is changing voting behavior, creating opportunities for confusion and misinformation. State legislators are uniquely positioned to help inform and keep your constituents up-to-date, so we created these resources to help simplify the voting process this year.

The work continues…

Don’t see your state? Future Caucus is continuously adding resources. Send us an email at [email protected] requesting voting information for your state.

Blog

Policy Impacts

President’s Update On safe Voting

July 21, 2020

President’s Update on <span class="dewidow">Safe Voting</span>

A Letter From The President On election Resiliency

May 12, 2020

A Letter from the President on <span class="dewidow">Election Resiliency</span>
Policy Impacts

Vote-by-mail Is Not A partisan Issue

April 29, 2020

Vote-by-Mail is Not a <span class="dewidow">Partisan Issue</span>

Events

Profiles of Effective LawmakersKansasNew YorkPennsylvania

Building Bridges, Inspiring Change: Reflecting On The 2024 Future Caucus Rising star Awards

November 22, 2024

Building Bridges, Inspiring Change: Reflecting on the 2024 Future Caucus Rising <span class="dewidow">Star Awards</span>
Profiles of Effective LawmakersArkansasMassachusetts

Lawmakers Reflect On Military Service And community Commitment

November 7, 2024

Lawmakers Reflect on Military Service and <span class="dewidow">Community Commitment</span>
Profiles of Effective LawmakersConnecticut

How Millennial Rep. Devin Carney Is Building Bipartisan Coalitions in Connecticut

October 24, 2024

How Millennial Rep. Devin Carney is Building Bipartisan Coalitions <span class="dewidow">in Connecticut</span>

In the News

How Young Politicians Are Working toward Change

November 8, 2024

How young politicians are working <span class="dewidow">toward change</span>

The Dark Reason More Young People Aren’t Running for Office

November 5, 2024

The Dark Reason More Young People Aren’t Running <span class="dewidow">for Office</span>

Next Up: Zivvy Sits Down With Nine Gen Z Politicians Shaping america’s Future

November 4, 2024

NEXT UP: Zivvy sits down with nine Gen Z politicians shaping <span class="dewidow">America’s future</span>

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