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John,
Young people represent the most diverse generation in American history.1 And, in three straight elections, they have turned out in record numbers to vote for a multi-racial democracy that includes all of us2―not just greedy corporations, billionaires, and those intent on maintaining an unjust status quo that puts power and money over the rights of millions.
No wonder MAGA Republicans in Congress and in state legislatures across the country are attacking youth voting rights―putting up barriers between young people and the ballot box.
Republicans want to silence young people, people of color, low-income people, LGBTQ people, and other underrepresented voters. That’s why I support Rep. Nikema Williams’ and Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Youth Voting Rights Act, which would expand voter registration and polling locations at colleges and universities, allow students to vote with their student IDs, allow national voter pre-registration, and more.
Add your name now to become a grassroots co-sponsor of the Youth Voting Rights Act to ensure everyone has equal access to their constitutional right to vote.
Republican lawmakers have pushed for even more restrictions on our right to vote since the 2020 and 2022 elections, including closing polling stations and removing hundreds of thousands of people in voter purges.
Even in the face of relentless attacks on our democracy, the good news is that young people today are active and engaged in our elections. And, studies show that when young people vote in three straight elections, they become lifelong voters.3
I ran for office so our government could better reflect the will of the people. And we can’t let the GOP continue to undermine this. Together, we can end voter suppression and expand voting rights for all, as part of building a multi-racial democracy that works for all of us.
Click here to become a grassroots co-sponsor of the Youth Voting Rights Act to remove barriers to young people participating in our democracy.
In solidarity,
Rashida
1 On the Cusp of Adulthood and Facing an Uncertain Future: What We Know About Gen Z So Far
2 Turnout among young voters was the second highest for a midterm in past 30 years
3 “FutureVoter Initiative,” VoteAmerica, Sept. 2021
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