The recent Supreme Court decision in Allen v. Milligan will have a profound impact on the upcoming 2024 elections.
This Supreme Court decision overturned an Alabama Republican legislative map that disenfranchised Black voters. The move upholds precedent to challenge unfair maps in other states. Now, leading election experts are saying this could tip the scales toward Democrats and make the House a toss-up in 2024.
This is a big victory for the integrity of our democracy and reaffirms the simple truth that when voting rights are respected, Democratic majorities are elected. But we can’t rest on this victory alone, John. Congress must pass legislation to strengthen the Voting Rights Act, ensuring every American can exercise their right to vote without discrimination.
As a Cuyahoga County Council member and Chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, Shontel Brown has spent the last decade serving the people of Ohio and building coalitions. Now, as the Congresswoman for Ohio’s 11th District, she will fight for affordable quality health care, jobs that pay fair wages, a strong public education system, and equity and justice for all. Will you join her and be the change we need?