PFAW Member,
We’re only 128 days away from the November election and we’re running out of time to make sure that every person can vote. In order to do that, we need state officials to enable online voter registration reforms nationwide.
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. Although the recent protests against racial injustice did create a brief surge in voter registrations,1 the vital canvassing efforts that normally happen at college campuses, at concerts, and in the streets have been entirely shut down. Due to the recent surges of confirmed coronavirus cases, 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. Democrats have been working hard to improve election security during the pandemic, but Republicans continue to stonewall these efforts.2
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!
Trump and his Republican enablers continue to spread falsehoods about efforts to make voting more accessible, so the need for voter registration reform this year is more evident and urgent than ever.
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 unity,
– Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate
[1] “George Floyd protests created a surge in voter registrations, groups say.” (CNBC, 06/05/2020.)
[2] “The Cybersecurity 202: Democratic coronavirus bill shows how partisan election security has become.” (The Washington Post, 05/13/2020.)
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