America Votes

America Votes
Formation2004
Type501(c)(4) organization
PurposeSupporting Democratic candidates and progressive policies
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
President
Greg Speed
Websitehttps://americavotes.org/

America Votes is a 501(c)(4) organization that aims "to coordinate and promote progressive issues."[1] America Votes leads national and state-based coalitions to advance progressive policies and increase voter turnout for Democratic Party candidates.[2][3][4]

America Votes was created prior to the 2004 United States presidential election by Ellen Malcolm, the founder of EMILY's List; former Sierra Club executive director Carl Pope; Harold Ickes; Steve Rosenthal; and Andy Stern, the former president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU).[5] Cecile Richards was the founding president.[6] Greg Speed serves as president of the organization.

  1. ^ Wollner, Adam (2013-08-19). "'America Votes' spent nearly $1 million on Wisconsin recall". Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  2. ^ Luo, Michael (June 27, 2008). "Shifts for Soft-Money Groups". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
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  4. ^ Silver, Jonathan (November 1, 2014). "Fliers try to shame Democrats, indies into voting Tuesday". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
  5. ^ Lester, Beth (May 31, 2004). "Coalition Of Dem-Leaning Groups Rally Behind Kerry". CBS News. Archived from the original on June 7, 2004. Retrieved 25 September 2010.
  6. ^ Pollitt, Katha (25 April 2018). "A Professional Troublemaker's Guide for Young Activists". The New York Times.