Dear John,

We are just seven months away from the most important election of our lives. But, given the public health crisis the world is grappling with, one question looms in every voter’s mind: will it be safe to vote in person this year? 

The coronavirus pandemic has changed many societal norms, and voting is no exception. With state and federal agencies either recommending or mandating stay at home policies, people are having to choose between staying safe and exercising their right to vote. No person should have to choose between personal safety and our democracy.

The solution? Vote by mail. 

But states should be proactive about how to implement state-wide vote by mail initiatives. And if state officials are going to seriously consider the switch to vote by mail, they need to hear from us. Join the call by signing our partner petition with the Daily Kos here!

We need vote by mail implemented in time for the November general election if we’re going to ensure that every voter gets an equal opportunity to vote. Because this year, our ability to exercise our democratic right to vote will determine whether or not we get four more years of a Trump presidency.
 

In solidarity,

Donna Farvard
National Organizing Director

P.S. Check out my piece for Medium on why we need to implement vote by mail here.