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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 6d

We bet you are longing to make a difference. We would love for you to join us! Day in & day out, we are working together to make our #elections better. It's fun. We have community & we know we're doing important work. Join us!
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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 9d

SMART Elections wants you to be part of the most comprehensive, nonpartisan, data-based election verification program in US History
The training will be on Zoom, where you can ask questions and join breakout groups.
Mon 9/29 5PM PT / 8PM ET
Register zurl.co/OgGZ4
#Midterms #SMARTelections

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 11d

Over 150 people are signed up to take our election verification training for the #midterms Mon 9/29 5pm PT/8pm ET. We'll be teaching this to thousands, possibly tens of thousands of ppl. Get the training.
Substack w/ more info here
smartelections.substack.com/p/only-you-can-protect-the-midterms

Only You Can Protect the Midterms

Make sure to attend election verification training 9/29 5pm PT/ 8pm ET

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 12d

No I'm just at a conference and I thought it would be valuable to share some of the ideas that are being discussed

The core concept of the keynote speech was that there is a large body of data showing that investments in the arts increase economic success, social connectivity and civic engagement.

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 12d

Voter participation is directly correlated to education

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 12d

Arts impact
Economics
Community connectivity
Voter participation!

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 13d

Keynote speaker
Michael Greer
Speaking on the intersection of the arts with civic engagement. He says one study shows contact with arts leads to an increased compassion for others

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 13d

Arts are a central part of our democratic ecosystem

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 13d

Our Executive Director is giving a talk and workshop at Ball State University tomorrow in Muncie Indiana,at a conference on Civic studies and Democracy.

The focus is on
- Character
- Aesthetics
- Community

And the stories that we tell in arts and culture.

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 14d

👉 JOIN US 👈 for the most comprehensive, nonpartisan, data-based #ElectionVerification Program in U.S. history You can be a part of history by attending this training on Monday September 29th at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. RSVP with the QR code or at SMARTelections.us
#ProtectTheMidterms #GetReady #ItsComing

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 16d

BE THE ONE who actually gets it right & knows what's happening with our #elections!
Subscribe to our #Substack. You'll be so happy, you might have an uncontrollable urge to upgrade to paid out of sheer gratitude that someone is finally telling you what's going on.

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 16d

💥 HISTORY IN THE MAKING 💥
Want to protect democracy with facts, not hype?
Join SMART Elections for the most comprehensive, nonpartisan, data-driven Election Verification Program ever launched in the US.
FREE Online Orientation
Mon 9/29
⏰ 5PM PT / 8PM ET
Register NOW zurl.co/OgGZ4
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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 17d

Can I get my friends & family involved in the most comprehensive, #nonpartisan, data-based #ElectionVerification Program in U.S. HISTORY?
Yes!!
Print these fliers & pass 'em out wherever you go!
9/29/25 5pm PT/ 8pm ET
smartelections.us/flyers

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 17d

🔥 OMG! 🔥 Someone is finally setting up nation-wide #ElectionVerification to check that the #election results will be accurate in the #midterms. I am going to be there for the training!! Where do I sign up?
There's a QR code? Perfect!
or SMARTelections.us for the link.
9/29/25 5pm PT/ 8pm ET

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 18d

🩷🩵We would like to thank all who have donated to help fund our active battle in #RocklandCounty #NewYork and the largest #ElectionVerification Program in US History.

We still have so much more work to do, but we couldn't have gotten this far w/out people like you. 🩵🩷 #grateful #VerifyTheVote

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 19d

👉ICYMI Our Executive Director and Co-Founder @LuluFriesdat spoke at TEDx Talks in 2023!! Watch her here: Perfect talk to watch in the midst of our current toxic partisan environment. #nonpartisan

Bipartisan voting reforms | Lulu Friesdat | TEDxEvansStreet

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in…

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 23d

Make sure you're at this one!
zurl.co/OgGZ4
Join SMART Elections in the most comprehensive nonpartisan data-based Election Verification Program in U.S. History

Online Orientation
Mon 9/29 5pm PT/ 8pm ET
QR code to register for free event
More info at SMARTelections.us
#midterms

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 25d

Make sure you're at this one!
us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join SMART Elections in the most comprehensive nonpartisan data-based Election Verification Program
in U.S. History
Online Orientation
Mon 9/29 5pm PT/ 8pm ET
QR code to register for free event
More info at SMARTelections.us
#midterms

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 28d

What is the #RocklandCounty Board of Elections doing,? The judge isn't sure. 🫣 Our Executive Director @LuluFriesdat walks us thru the awkward court hearing.

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 28d

#RocklandCounty judge had to hold the Board of Election's hand through their own motion to dismiss. Ouch.
🤦‍♀️Our Executive Director @lulufriesdat breaks it down for you.

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 29d

We are growing daily.
Please join our #ElectionProtection program.
We are rolling out the most comprehensive, nonpartisan, data-based election protection in U.S. history.

sign up today!
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Thank you for all you are doing!

Nonpartisan Election Observation Sign-Up

Sign up if you're interested in being trained & involved in nonpartisan election observation. Learn more at SMARTelections.us Watch our TEDx talk. We respect your privacy. We will not publish, sell ...

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 29d

We appreciate every single thing that you do to support our work & this issue.
We appreciate
- follows
- likes
- comments & discussion
- sharing
- volunteering
- donations (tax-deductible)
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We are a growing, powerful movement & you are a part of the change. Thank you!

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 29d

#WitnessIntimidation is in most cases a felony in #NewYork. ypdcrime.com/penal.law/ar...

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 29d

In March US Sen Candidate Diane Sare's demeanor suddenly changed. She went from being very confident about the lawsuit that she filed with us against the #RocklandCounty Board of Elections, challenging the results of #Election2024 to being afraid & almost panicked. We believe she was intimidated.

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SMART Elections @smartelections.bsky.social · 29d

#RocklandCounty lawsuit clips 6 & 7
We believe US Sen Candidate Diane Sare was intimidated into leaving the lawsuit she filed with us. She filed because she believes her votes were drastically underreported & she found proof that more voters voted for her than the Board counted #WitnessIntimidation

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