PFAW Member,
Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as Americans. But in order to vote, we must first register – and nationwide, people are having trouble doing just that.
Act NOW to support online voter registration! >>
We’re only a few months away from one of the most important elections in generations, and many voter registration hotspots – such as DMVs and town clerks’ offices – have been closed for months to protect public health during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recent protests against anti-Black police violence did create a brief surge in voter registrations,1 but the vital canvassing efforts that normally happen at college campuses, at concerts, and in the streets have been entirely shut down. Despite some states moving towards reopening, it’s likely that these registration options will be severely curtailed through the rest of the year.
That makes a nationwide increase in online voter registration crucial for maintaining our democracy.
Experts say that the loss of in-person registration opportunities during the pandemic this year will especially keep students, people of color, and naturalized immigrants from voting. Every person deserves a chance to have their say in our government, and that’s why it’s so urgent that you act today!
Tell states without online voter registration to enact this vital reform NOW! >>
Online voter registration is a proven and secure way to modernize and increase the accessibility of our voter registration systems. Wherever online voter registration isn’t yet an option, state officials need to act NOW to have it ready in time for November’s general election!
In solidarity,
– Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate
[1] “George Floyd protests created a surge in voter registrations, groups say.” (CNBC, 06/05/2020.)
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