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2026 Midterms
Native Bidaské: Power of the Native Vote: O.J. Semans on Protecting Voting Access in 2026
September 4, 2026
On Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert and OJ Semans, Sr. discuss the impact of the Native vote in the 2026 midterms. They highlight voting access, youth mobilizing, and preparing tribes to protect voting rights and tribal sovereignty.
2026 Midterms
Native Bidaské: Power of the Native Vote: O.J. Semans on Protecting Voting Access in 2026
On Native Bidaské, host Levi Rickert and OJ Semans, Sr. discuss the impact of the Native vote in the 2026 midterms. They highlight voting access, youth mobilizing, and preparing tribes to protect voting rights and tribal sovereignty.
Public Appearance
Four Directions Native Vote Makes First Live Public Appearance at Santa Fe Indian Market
Four Directions Native Vote (FDNV-IC) made its first live public appearance at the Santa Fe Indian Market from August 14–16, 2026. The non-profit aims to protect and expand ballot access for Native voters.
Voting
Strengthening Native representation at polls
At a RES session, Native voting advocates shared data strategies to boost turnout, noting it sits at 30-45% versus 60-70% for white voters due to barriers like ID and transportation access.
Elections
Native Americans fight barriers to voting, 100 years after being recognized as U.S. citizens
State laws, court rulings, and funding gaps create steep voting barriers for Native Americans, restricting access via long distances and complex address rules. Read more at USA Today.
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