The Western New York Election Protection Coalition is a regional alliance of community organizations and civic groups dedicated to protecting voting rights and ensuring free, fair, and accessible elections in Western New York. The coalition works to educate voters, monitor polling locations, and advocate for policies that expand access to the ballot and safeguard electoral integrity.
The coalition typically supports legislation related to voting rights, election administration, voter access and education, early voting, absentee and mail-in voting, language access, and protections against voter suppression.
The coalition is primarily funded through grants from charitable foundations, contributions from member organizations, and individual donations.
Member organizations generally include local civil rights groups, community advocacy organizations, faith-based groups, and voting rights advocates operating in Western New York.
non-profit coalition