John,

More and more states are rescheduling their presidential primaries and moving to vote-by-mail. However, Americans in several states still face barriers to voting -- barriers now compounded by the COVID-19 crisis.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend social distancing and state and local officials are passing stay at home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. In order to preserve public health and voting rights, state officials must also minimize obstacles to casting ballots from the safety of homes and shelters.

Add your name: State officials must expand access to absentee ballots amidst this public health crisis.

In most states, voters can request an absentee ballot without needing to present a reason they cannot vote in-person. But there are still 15 states that require voters to justify why they need an absentee ballot. As some states plan to ramp up their vote-by-mail programs, state officials must act quickly to provide voters with the option to cast no-excuse absentee ballots in both upcoming primaries and the general election, in addition to providing voters who need or choose to cast their ballots in person to do so in a safe and secure manner.

Amidst a global pandemic, voters should be encouraged by state officials to vote remotely where possible, to slow the spread of the coronavirus. We must provide all options for voters to cast their ballots safely and securely, including the option of no-excuse absentee voting.

Sign if you agree: Voters should have access to absentee ballots, no questions asked.

In solidarity,

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