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Honest Elections Project Action Congratulates Indiana for Becoming the Fourth State in 2025 to Ban Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “For too long, Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss has been able to influence American ballot issues across the country through his giving to the left-wing Sixteen Thirty Fund. Fortunately, the Indiana legislature has stepped up to block foreign nationals from ever influencing Indiana’s elections. We urge more states [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Praises House Passage of SAVE Act
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “Ensuring that noncitizens cannot vote is among the most popular policy proposals in the country. In fact, polling from Honest Elections Project has shown nearly 90% believe American elections should only be for American citizens. Each time a noncitizen illegally votes, the voice of an American citizen [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Testifies in Montana Senate Hearing on Legislation to Ban Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “Montanans deserve elections and ballot issues that are free from foreign interference. Unfortunately, a loophole in federal and state law allows foreign nationals to contribute to ballot issue campaigns, which is why states like Montana should be passing legislation to ban the direct and indirect foreign [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Applauds Arkansas House on Passing Legislation to Ban Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “The Arkansas House took a crucial step today to close a legal loophole that allows foreign nationals to influence state ballot issues and constitutional amendments. Far-left Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss has already exploited this gap in our laws to funnel millions of dollars into American politics, and nothing [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Applauds Texas Senate for Passing Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “Requiring proof of citizenship to register and vote is as commonsense as it is popular. The right to vote is reserved exclusively for American citizens. Every noncitizen that votes in an election cancels out the legitimate vote of a law-abiding American, which is why there should be [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Congratulates Wisconsinites for Enshrining Voter ID Requirements in the Wisconsin Constitution
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “Once again, voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to enshrine voter ID requirements in the constitution, this time in Wisconsin. Voter ID policies are a popular, effective, and functional tool to secure election integrity. Congratulations to Wisconsinites for making it easy to vote and harder to cheat in [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Applauds Kansas for Banning Both Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns and Ranked-Choice Voting
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “The Kansas legislature has made the Sunflower State a national leader on election integrity. Banning foreign influence in ballot issue campaigns and outlawing ranked-choice voting are commonsense policies that will help protect the integrity of elections for all Kansans. These new laws make Kansas the third state [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Applauds Missouri Senate Passage of Legislation to Ban Foreign Funding of Ballot Issue Campaigns in Missouri
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “Point blank: foreign nationals have no business playing a role in American politics. Banning foreign nationals from directly or indirectly funding ballot issue campaigns is a no-brainer. The Missouri House should act quickly and send a foreign funding ban to the governor’s desk for signing.”
Honest Elections Project Action Encourages Georgia House to Pass Ranked-Choice Voting Ban
Today, Honest Elections Project Action launched a five-figure ad campaign to encourage Georgia lawmakers to advance SB 175 – legislation to ban ranked-choice voting (RCV) in Georgia, which has passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House. The campaign will include a mobile billboard in front of the Georgia Capitol, an ad in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and targeted digital [...]
Honest Elections Project Action Applauds Kansas Legislature for Overriding Veto on Legislation to Require Ballots Are Received by Election Day
Jason Snead, Executive Director of Honest Elections Project Action, released the following statement: “The overwhelming majority of states require ballots to be received by election day, and Kansas should be no different. Accepting ballots after election day invites the prospect or appearance of impropriety, which is why requiring ballots be received on election day enhances public trust in outcomes. “While [...]