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EveryLibrary Breaks Down the 2024 Elections

Library Election Night 2024 Results and Analysis states, “Election Day 2024 was mixed for libraries on the ballot across the country. EveryLibrary identified and tracked 73 individual libraries on the ballot and actively supported seven campaigns with pro-bono consulting and direct donations.” It details some of the wins for libraries and links to the full statistics.

This Election Should Not Determine the Fate of Libraries (But It Might Have) takes a more somber tone, describing the threats libraries are facing under another Trump administration, but EveryLibrary vows, “We are committed to working in coalition with local, state, and national libraries and allied organizations to oppose the framework and proposals embedded in Project 2025.” It celebrates the organization’s accomplishments in partnership with libraries: “EveryLibrary has successfully supported local library alliances that oppose censorship and discrimination. We know how to organize and empower local activists and return books to the shelves. With over 115 local campaigns on our Fight For The First campaign platform, we are winning. Each campaign costs money in ads, rallies, and staff time, but it is well spent. With more would-be censors emboldened and empowered by last night’s elections, we need to redouble our efforts and oppose a frightening future of perpetual censorship.”