VOTING RIGHTS
“The vote is precious, it is almost sacred. It is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society. And we have to use it.”
-- John Lewis
Our democracy is under attack by Republicans who do not believe in the fundamental right to vote and do not respect our election results. They brought their attack on the Capitol to our election boards and courtrooms.
In 2021, they passed SB202 allowing more control of local election boards. The law also reduces the number of ballot boxes, shortens early voting, and takes away weekend voting resulting in lower voting participation.
It is time for bold leadership in the State House to face these issues head-on. We must protect our most fundamental right to vote. This includes:
Repealing SB202 to protect local election boards
Increasing voting locations to reduce long lines
Expanding language resources to increase participation
Increasing the early voting period to allow for a variety of voting days
Repealing confusing and inconsistent ID laws that do not make our elections more secure
Advocating for the passage of federal voting rights legislation
I believe that voting must be easy, accessible, and efficient for every voter. It is a right, and we must protect it.
