John, you know as well as I do that we are on the precipice of one of the most important elections of our lifetime. As voters continue to head to the polls, we all deserve to feel safe while exercising our right to the ballot. No one should ever be threatened with guns while exercising their right to vote. 

Armed intimidation at the polls is not only dangerous, it is voter suppression, plain and simple. Brady is working tirelessly to keep our voters and our country safe, and we need your help to do it. We want you, John, to join us in being an advocate to guard against armed voter intimidation in your state.

That’s why Brady has developed resources and solutions and we’ve answered the most important questions below!

Q: What is voter intimidation?

A: Under federal law, voter intimidation is defined as the use of threats, coercion, or attempts to intimidate for the purpose of interfering with the right of another person to vote or to vote for the person of their choosing. Voter intimidation— including armed intimidation, is unlawful and fundamentally threatens our shared constitutional right to freely and safely participate in elections.

Q: Are guns illegal at polling places?

A: There is currently no federal law prohibiting the presence of firearms at polling sites. Only 11 states have laws prohibiting guns at polling places. check if your state prohibits guns at polls.

Q: What can my governor do?
 

A: Brady is urging governors, election officials, and state officials  to make all polling places gun-free zones ahead of Election Day. Our state officials can still implement policies to guard against armed voter intimidation— like Michigan’s Secretary of State, who just banned the open carry of guns at polling places. Join Brady in demanding that state officials designate polling places and the area that surrounds them be made gun-free zones.
 

Urge your governor to make polling places “gun-free zones!”

Q: What can my local officials do?

A: While it’s state officials who can make changes around guns at polling places, local officials can work immediately to implement vital public safety practices to protect voters from armed intimidation. As a voter and advocate, you can help ensure that your local officials are aware of your state's voter intimidation laws and are prepared for how they can protect voting access this Election Day.

Contact your local officials to urge them to take proactive steps to guard against armed voter intimidation at polling places.

Q: What can I do?

A: We need you to be an advocate for voting access and safety in your state, John.  You, your friends, and your family can join in this fight: Become one of the grassroots volunteers who is working to increase voter turnout. Our tools make it easy to call and share vital resources with voters. Join our team today! 

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If you  experience or witness armed voter intimidation, call 866-OUR-VOTE, a national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition formed to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process.

In Solidarity,

Shikha Hamilton
Organizing Manager, Brady