Press Releases

Federal Judge Protects Voter Registration Efforts in Florida
Ruling Striking Down Voting Restrictions Has Implications for Similar Laws Moving through States
Florida - 05/31/12

Insomniac and Rock the Vote Announce “Spin the Vote” National Voter Registration Program for the Electronic Dance Music Community
Registering Thousands of New Voters at Electronic Dance Music Festivals Nationwide
New York, NY - 05/17/12

Rock the Vote President Heather Smith's response to the "Voter Empowerment Act" being introduced today in the US House of Representatives.
Washington, DC - 05/17/12

League of Women Voters and Rock the Vote Announce Resumption of Voter Registration in Florida
Orlando, FL - 05/06/12

ROCK THE VOTE LAUNCHES LARGEST NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE OF 2012 GENERAL ELECTION
CAMPAIGN WILL CHALLENGE EFFORTS TO RESTRICT YOUTH VOTE WITH NEW TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNITY STREET TEAMS & ARTIST PARTNERSHIPS
Washington, DC - 05/02/12

ROCK THE VOTE TO LAUNCH LARGEST NON-PARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE OF 2012 GENERAL ELECTION
CAMPAIGN WILL FIGHT BACK AGAINST WIDESPREAD EFFORTS TO RESTRICT YOUTH VOTE Featuring New Technology, Community Street Teams & Partnerships with Celebrities
Washington, DC - 04/27/12

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ROCK THE VOTE AND NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER TO CELEBRATE SECOND ANNUAL DEMOCRACY DAY
HUNDREDS OF PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS REGISTER TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CIVICS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Philadelphia, PA - 03/21/12

Rock the Vote’s Democracy Class to Reach Thousands of High Schools with Civics Education for 2nd Annual Democracy Day
National Launch in Philadelphia to Include Pennsylvania Secretary of State Carol Aichele, Former Governor Ed Rendell and Philadelphia-based recording artist Nikki

Jean New Civics Video to Feature John Legend, Perez Hilton, Bridget Kelly and Darren Criss
Philadelphia, PA - 03/21/12

Judge Hears Challenge to Florida’s Restrictive Voter Registration Law
Florida Key Battleground in Upholding Right to Vote in 2012
Florida - 03/01/12

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Youth Vote Faces Fresh Assault in Multiple States in 2012
Florida Judge to Hear Rock the Vote Lawsuit to Block New Voter Registration Obstacles
Washington, DC - 02/28/12

Rock the Vote and Original Retro Brand Celebrate Grammy Week with the Kick-off of Their Exclusive Rock the Vote Apparel Collection
Hosts Include: Bryan Greenberg, Keri Hilson, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas
Los Angeles, CA - 02/07/12

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

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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