John, it’s time to ban guns from every polling place in America.
The voting booth should be a sanctuary of democracy. But every election year, we see reports of extremists openly carrying weapons as voters go to the polls – turning what should be a safe and welcoming experience into one of intimidation and fear.
That's why Common Cause is taking bold action to protect voters. Just this year, we helped pass a law restricting guns at polling places in New Mexico and are close to victory in Massachusetts – and with your action, we can bring this solution to every state in the nation.
Add your name to tell Congress: We must be able to vote without fear. Guns do NOT belong at polling places.
It’s simple: armed individuals at polling places send a clear, chilling message of intimidation. Not just for voters, but for the dedicated public servants who work at the polls.
And John, it’s more of a problem than you might think – more than half the states in our nation don't have ANY rules against bringing firearms into polling places.
With political tensions running high, it's more important than ever to ensure our polling places remain free from suppression and fear. No matter what you think about gun safety laws, banning guns at the polls is a commonsense step that every American who loves democracy should be able to agree on right now.
Our democracy works best when every voter feels safe and empowered. Voting is meant to be an act of hope—NOT fear—and with your help, we can make that a reality nationwide.
John, if you agree, add your name to our petition today telling Congress to make every polling place a gun-free zone >>
Together, we can ensure that every American can vote without fear.
Thanks for all you do,
Jay Young, Senior Director of Voting & Democracy
and the team at Common Cause
