Our Mission
Southern Coalition for Social Justice’s (SCSJ) Voting Rights Program supports marginalized communities in fighting for their right to responsive representation — elected officials of their choosing who are accountable and committed to advancing their interests. By ensuring those communities can advocate for policies, procedures, and districts that provide them an equal opportunity to have their voices heard and votes counted, we help all levels of government to be more responsive to the concerns of their constituency. With better civic education and representation, these communities will have greater access to the resources and services they need to combat systemic injustices.
Our Work
Election Administration & Protection
SCSJ focuses on ensuring access to the ballot and monitoring initiatives aimed at limiting that access.
Fight for Fair Districts
SCSJ continues to fight for racially equitable redistricting maps at all levels of government through litigation, community advocacy, and education.
Combat Voter Suppression
SCSJ is committed to reducing barriers to the ballot box and making the freedom to vote safe and accessible.
SOLVE
The SOLVE Network is a regional network of grassroots community organizations and advocates aiming to improve voting rights.
How We Advance Voting Rights
Policy Advocacy
SCSJ’s election administration work and policy advocacy focuses on protecting access to the ballot and monitoring legislative initiatives aimed at requiring photo ID at the polls, restricting voter registration, or otherwise disenfranchising voters.
Education & Outreach
SCSJ believes voting rights secure the voices of people of color in critical decisions that affect local communities and that have the potential to create progressive social change. We provide counsel to local community groups regarding redistricting, and we speak on behalf of clients at local town hall meetings and legislative committees.
Voting Rights News
Statement from the Voting Rights Working Group: Civil Rights Organizations Stand Ready to Protect and Support Voters During the 2024 General Election Cycle
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 30, 2024) — With the 2024 general elections well underway, we are working to ensure voters can cast their ballots and that every vote is counted. The Voting Rights Working Group hopes the trend of historic turnout by voters seen in recent elections continues, despite increased efforts in many states to suppress voters. The…
Read More Statement from the Voting Rights Working Group: Civil Rights Organizations Stand Ready to Protect and Support Voters During the 2024 General Election Cycle
Military Voting Rights Groups Applaud N.C. Court’s Order Protecting Overseas Voters
The case stems from RNC’s attempt to question voting eligibility of some overseas voters. DURHAM, N.C. (Oct. 30, 2024) – Two nonpartisan groups focused on the voting rights of military-connected individuals, Secure Families Initiatives and Count Every Hero, applauded a North Carolina appellate decision to protect overseas voters. The N.C. Court of Appeals’ decision in…
Read More Military Voting Rights Groups Applaud N.C. Court’s Order Protecting Overseas Voters
Voting Rights Cases
Key Contacts
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Rachel Allore Counsel, Voting Rightsrachel@scsj.org -
Chris Shenton Counsel, Voting Rightschrisshenton@scsj.org
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Jeff Loperfido Chief Counsel, Voting Rightsjeffloperfido@scsj.org
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Mitchell Brown Senior Counsel, Voting Rightsmitchellbrown@scsj.org
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Hilary Harris Klein Senior Counsel, Voting Rightshilaryhklein@scsj.org
