John,

States like my home state of Ohio, Louisiana, and Georgia have already postponed their primary elections to protect their residents from exposure to coronavirus.

The public health risks from gathering in large numbers are real and serious, but we can’t allow this to put democracy on hold.

We should move quickly to establish automatic vote-by-mail procedures across the country so that citizens can continue to exercise their constitutional right to vote in this crisis.

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Ron Wyden introduced a bill on the floor of the U.S. Senate to do just that. It’s called the Natural Disaster and Emergency Ballot Act of 2020, and it would guarantee every voter a secure mail-in paper ballot and help states cover the cost of running elections by mail.

It’s clear we need nationwide vote-by-mail procedures to protect our democracy in the middle of this pandemic, and we need it right now.

If you agree, add your name today to tell Congress to immediately pass this bill guaranteeing every voter a mail-in-ballot >>

It’s more clear now than ever how crucial a functioning government is for our collective health and safety. That’s why we have to act quickly to make sure everyone is able to exercise their right to vote safely and securely.

Our progressive values are on the ballot in this year’s election, and we can’t afford to put democracy on hold.

Sign our petition to tell Congress to pass nationwide vote-by-mail procedures right now >>

Thanks for all you do,

-Yvette

Yvette Simpson, CEO
Democracy for America