Press Releases

Rock the Vote Kicks off 2012 Election Cycle with “Rock the Caucus” at Iowa high schools statewide
Top Republican Presidential hopefuls attend to win support of the youth vote
Washington, DC - 01/03/12

**MEDIA ADVISORY**
Representatives Ron Paul, Michele Bachmann and Senator Rick Santorum to attend Rock the Vote's Rock the Caucus event co-sponsored by Iowa Secretary of State’s office
Des Moines, IA - 01/02/12

Rock the Vote, League of Women Voters, and Florida PIRG Ask Federal Court to Block Florida Voter Registration Restrictions
New Law Forces Rock the Vote and LWVF to Suspend Registration Drives
Tallahassee, FL - 12/15/11

Rock the Vote Statement on Governor Brown signing SB 397, establishing online voter registration in California.
"Today marks a giant step towards a more modern, updated, and secure election system in the state of California."
Washington, DC - 10/09/11

MARCUS GRAHAM PROJECT & ROCK THE VOTE PARTNER TO INCREASE VOTER EMPOWERMENT AMONGST MILLENIALS
Applications now available for participation in summer learning experience for aspiring new media professionals
Dallas, TX - 09/21/11

Rock the Vote Testimony at U.S. Senate Hearing Examining Restrictive Voting Laws
Rock the Vote President Heather Smith submits testimony for the U.S. Senate Hearing on new state voting laws that threaten to disenfranchise voters.
Washington, DC - 09/08/11

First-Ever Study Finds Majority of States’ Voting Systems Failing Young Americans
Rock the Vote’s Scorecard Ranks Best and Worst States as 2012 Campaign Begins

Finds 41% national average- Washington, Iowa, District of Columbia, Montana, Oregon and North Carolina scoring highest
Washington, DC - 06/08/11

**MEDIA ADVISORY—AUDIO PRESS CONFERENCE**
Rock the Vote to Release Voting System Scorecard, Ranking Best and Worst States
The 50-state analysis will challenge local and national leaders to improve our antiquated elections systems in order to serve the next generation of American voters.
Washington, DC - 06/06/11

*STATEMENT*
New Bill Passed by Florida Legislature Attacks Young Voters, Must be Vetoed
Rock the Vote President Heather Smith calls on FLA Governor Rick Scott to reject HB 1355,which targets third-party voter registration groups, threatens volunteers with fines, reduces the early voting period and prevents changing addresses at the polls.
Washington, DC - 05/06/11

Voter Registration Organizations Blast Florida Legislature’s Assault on Young Voters
Rock the Vote, Southern Energy Network, HeadCount, Student PIRGs among groups opposing Senate Bill 2086 as an unnecessary maneuver that will create wasteful bureaucracy and intimidate voters.
Washington, DC - 05/03/11

Rock the Vote Launches 'Democracy Day' with Glee Star Darren Criss, Bringing Civics to High Schools Nationwide
In partnership with the National Education Association, hundreds of educators around the country will teach Rock the Vote's Democracy Class in celebration of the 40th anniversary of 26th Amendment, which gave 18-year-olds the right to vote.
Washington, DC - 03/21/11

Glee's Darren Criss and KIIS FM join Rock the Vote in Launching National "Democracy Day"
Democracy Day Kicks Off March 23, 2011
Washington, DC - 03/21/11

ABUSIVE WISCONSIN VOTER ID LAWS PUT SPOTLIGHT ON NATIONAL WAR ON VOTING
Statement from Rock the Vote President, Heather Smith
Washington, DC - 02/22/11

Republicans Win All Age Demographics but Under 30; Young Voters Resist Wave, Candidates Miss Opportunity
Failure to build on 2008 strategies means both parties will play catch-up in 2012
Washington, DC - 11/03/10

Young Voter Turnout Surpassing 2006 Vote Tallies in PA & NC & FL at 9:30 p.m. EDT
Washington, DC - 11/02/10

Young Voters Already Surpassing
2006 Vote Tallies in PA & NC at 5:30 p.m. EDT
Washington, DC - 11/02/10

**ROCK THE VOTE STATEMENT**
EARLY TALLIES SHOW: YOUTH VOTE ON PACE WITH 2006 IN ROCK THE VOTE TARGET MARKETS
"With several hours before polls close, vote tallies in youth dense precincts across the country show young voters are heading to the ballot box."
Washington, DC - 11/02/10

Vote Tallies from Key States Across the Country
 - 11/02/10

**MEDIA ADVISORY—AUDIO PRESS CONFERENCE**
Will Youth Turn Out for Midterm Elections? Experts Offer Youth Vote Analysis of Midterm Election Results
November 3rd 10:00 am ET RSVP to maegan@rockthevote.com
Washington, DC - 10/29/10

**MEDIA ADVISORY**
ROCK THE VOTE’S ELECTION WEEK MEDIA GUIDE
Up-to-date information on the 2010 youth vote
Washington, DC - 10/26/10