John,

We know you’re hearing a lot about the extreme gerrymander that lawmakers in Missouri just passed, which will take power away from voters and allow Donald Trump to thwart the will of the people in this midterm election.

But there’s another shocking piece of this legislation that hasn’t gotten as much attention: Republican legislators want to keep voters from being able to organize and pass ballot initiatives.

In a moment, we’ll explain more about what this attack on democracy means for Missourians and people across the country.

If you’re ready to fight back, can you donate to help ensure Republicans don’t succeed in silencing the voice of the people?

John, ballot initiatives are one of the most powerful tools in our democracy. They ensure voters have a say when extremist politicians side with powerful interests over their constituents.

In Missouri, voters have passed successful ballot initiatives, overturning an abortion ban, expanding Medicaid, increasing the minimum wage, and legalizing marijuana.

With this move, anti-democracy lawmakers are not only rigging maps to hold on to power, they’re making it harder for voters to fight back in the future.

Let’s be clear: Republicans are hell-bent on silencing the voice of the people. If this attempt at voter suppression succeeds in Missouri, Republican-controlled states across the country will follow suit. They will put a direct check on their own voters’ ability to influence state policy — a direct attack on democracy and free and fair elections.

Republicans have made it clear they will stop at nothing to undermine the will of the people, so we must do everything in our power to stop them. Rush a donation to the NDRC and help fight back against attacks on voting rights and fair representation in Missouri and beyond.

Thanks so much,

The NDRC Team

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