NH Campaign for Voting Rights (several women)

I am nominating a group of women who worked together to ensure that no one had to choose between their health and their right to vote in 2020. Kate Corriveau and Rosemary Danelski of America Votes, Louise Spencer and Kyri Claflin of Kent Street Coalition, Olivia Zink of Coalition for Open Democracy, Liz Tentarelli of League of Women Voters, Grace Kindeke of American Friends Service Committee, and Devon Chaffee of ACLU NH. (I hope I’m not forgetting anyone.) They worked tirelessly throughout the spring and summer to ensure that Vote by Mail legislation was passed and then to carry out a massive effort to ensure people (particularly underrepresented demographics) understood the new law, how to access their ballot by mail, and to answer questions. They did this through phone programs, social media, and by working with local nonprofits/service providers. They also worked with local town officials throughout the state to ensure seamless application of the new law and to support a safe and healthy Election Day at the polls, recognizing that many people would still want to vote in person. This work was carried out in a non-partisan way, and was critical to ensuring that no one had to choose between their right to vote and their health on Election Day.