What happened in Wisconsin yesterday was an absolute disgrace.

John, by now you probably know what happened. Democrats spent weeks trying to get the Republicans in the state legislature to allow anyone to vote by mail during the pandemic, instead of putting everyone’s life in danger by voting in person. When that failed, Democratic Governor Evers tried to postpone the election using executive order.

The Republican-dominated Wisconsin Supreme Court and state legislature blocked the governor’s responsible decision, and people across Wisconsin were forced to vote in person or not all.

The situation in Milwaukee was especially bad. With poll workers choosing to stay home to protect their health, Milwaukee was only able to open five out of 180 polling locations in the entire city. Some voters had to wait hours to cast their votes, all while covering their faces with makeshift masks and trying to observe social distancing. Just look at this iconic photo from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel:

This is ridiculous, John. In America, people should not need to risk their health to exercise their constitutional right to vote.

Congress needs to act IMMEDIATELY to make sure every American has the right to vote by mail this year, especially in November. That means vote at home is a must-pass essential in the next COVID-19 emergency bill. If you agree, add your name to our petition right now >>

Republicans in Congress will fight it. Donald Trump will threaten to veto it.

Democrats must stand strong and not back down from protecting the safety of people and our democracy. With Republican opposition, the only way we’ll succeed is if we force it into the next “must-pass” Coronavirus bill.

We cannot allow the coronavirus to threaten the safety of our democracy. Congress must act immediately to ensure every American has the right to vote by mail before it’s too late.

Thank you for making your voice heard on this important issue, and for everything you are doing to keep your communities and families safe.

— Charles

Charles Chamberlain, Chair
Democracy for America