Resisting Tyranny

Defending Democracy

Fighting for Valencia County Residents

Authoritarians depend on you believing you're alone and powerless, because they know that when the people come together to fight back, we're unstoppable. If you are angry or worried about the destruction of our democracy and attacks on our most vulnerable, join us in our fight.

Be Prepared to Defend Your Rights!

Know Your Voting Rights

Voting in free and open elections is a fundamental right and responsibility of every American citizen. Although the right to vote has been expanded and protected over the past hundred years, it is now under unprecedented assault by the current administration. Knowing and exercising your voting rights are crucial to defending our democracy.

Your rights on election day

You have the right to vote for any candidate, proposition, question or constitutional amendment of your choice. No one can force you to vote for or refrain from voting on anything against your will.
You do not need to show a photo ID to vote
You do not need to speak English to vote.
If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line – you have the right to vote.

Right of accessibility to elections

You have the right to freely access voting locations, voting materials and voting technology, including
- ADA compliant parking, voter drop-offs, entrances/exits, ramps, hallways, door widths, etc.
- Accessible voting kiosks and tabulators in clutter free spaces.
- Accessibility aids such as magnifiers, additional lighting, large print materials.
In-person voting assistance from the person of your choice.

Right to vote free from intimidation

You have the right to vote free from intimidation, that is the use of or threatened use of force, violence, infliction of damage, harm or loss or any form of economic retaliation.
It is a federal crime for anyone – including federal, state or local law enforcement – to intimidate or threaten anyone in order to interfere with their right to vote.
Election interference and voter intimidation are also illegal in New Mexico.
The deployment of ICE agents, US military or National Guard or other federal officials to interfere with elections and your right to vote is illegal.
Federal and NM law explicitly prohibit armed federal agents at voting sites.

What you can do if your right to vote is interfered with

Consider voting early or by absentee ballot to avoid being threatened or intimidated.

Report any attempts at intimidation, coercion or threatening behavior to

- Poll workers at the voting site
- Valencia County Bureau of Elections
- NM Secretary of State’s Office

Call 911 if you are being physically threatened

Notify the Election Protection Hotline

- 866-OUR-VOTE and 866ourvote.org (English)
- 888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español)
- 888-API-VOTE (Asian Languages)
- 844-YALLA-US (Arabic)

PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

Democracy is under attack.

We're working to defend it.

You can help.

Indivisible is a nationwide movement of millions of people working to stop the rise of authoritarianism in the United States and to demand a real democracy. We believe that politics is too important to leave up to the politicians – it requires all of us to get on the field.

Here in Valencia County, Valencia County Indivisible is building a strong organization designed to resist any government action that hurts our residents. That means calling out harmful national, state and local policies and activities. Getting the word out to folks on the fence. Informing our members about critical issues. And supporting candidates for office whose values reflect our own.

Alone, we may feel powerless and afraid.

Together, we are Indivisible. Won't you join us?

Join Valencia County Indivisible

Why We Fight

VCI members speak out:

"I joined because I was so angry all the time about what was happening to our country, and I needed a way to channel that anger into something that makes a difference"

🔵 A.D.

"Alarm bells are ringing in every direction, and we all need to do whatever we can to protect our long-standing democracy from destruction. I joined Indivisible because they have a great record of actually organizing demonstrations and other means of non-violent protest."

🔵 L.S.

“I want to stand in opposition to this administration’s severe abuse of power and complete disregard of our citizens and the Constitution."

🔵 L.C.

"I joined because I felt powerless and wanted to channel my anger in a healthy way. I wanted to be with others that felt the same."

🔵 B.O.

"We have so many concerns, such as civil rights, women's rights, LGBTQ, immigration, social security... the list goes on & on. But if we don't have a democracy none of these will matter. We need to focus on whatever can be done to defend our Constitution. Right now the courts seem to be our only guardrail and it is hanging by a thread."

🔵 C.H.

“I want to stand in opposition to this administration’s severe abuse of power and complete disregard of our citizens and the Constitution."

🔵 L.C.

"I fear the future of our country has fallen into the hands of the rich and powerful, on Wall Street and in Washington, DC. But I also believe that we can regain it, by making our voices heard!"

🔵 NP

"I'm too old to be threatened and too young to lie down and die. Might as well fight these bastards."

🔵 D.F.

"Like so many, I am afraid of what I see happening nationally and here in Valencia County. I believe we must resist, and make our voices heard together. Trump's strategy is to divide us by spreading fear and misinformation. We need to bring people of all ages, backgrounds, races, and creeds together. We may not agree on all issues but we must fight for one another."

🔵 J.R.

"I am concerned about the contempt for the law and autocratic tendencies of the current administration. I joined Valencia County Indivisible because I wanted to be involved with people who are organized to speak out as a group against this abuse of authority."

🔵 S.M.

"What concerns me most is that today, more than any time in my life, we all need to stand up for our rights in a democracy and fight the attempt to make our country an autocracy. I joined VCI because I wanted to become a part of an effective national organization working to keep our country free."

🔵 R.F.

"I joined VCI because I heard the call to action. It is energizing and fulfilling to be hands on and actually doing something instead of sitting around immobilized."

🔵 M.G.

"I joined Indivisible because I wanted to connect to others in the community who are as outraged and worried as I am. I wanted to participate in protests as a way to make my voice heard, and Valencia County Indivisible has provided that outlet."

🔵 K.M.

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