Friend --

What do you call a country whose elected officials use their power to keep people from voting? Not a democracy. 

In a democracy, when you run for office and you lose, you’ve got to win people back. Not prevent them from voting. Laws that suppress voting are disgraceful, autocratic, and -- when the communities being targeted are historically disenfranchised -- racist and reprehensible. It must stop now.

I’m doing everything I can to pass the For The People Act -- a landmark bill that will protect voting rights, limit the influence of money in politics and secure our elections from foreign interference.

The For The People Act would be a game-changer -- but I need your help to put pressure on the rest of the Senate to pass it. Will you add your name and demand the Senate pass the For The People Act?

Just in case any of my GOP colleagues are reading this email, here’s a reminder: in a democracy, you want more voting, not less. 

We can’t erase the shame of actions like the GOP’s attempt to disallow early voting on Sundays. But we can make new, better, laws that say a right to vote is one of our country’s core values, and nothing will come between the American people and their absolute right to make their voices heard in elections. 

The For the People Act will require all states to offer mail-in ballots and 15 days of early voting at a minimum. It will call for more voter registration -- like same-day and online -- and an independent commission to draw congressional districts in order to prevent gerrymandering.

We need to pass this bill. Failure is not an option. Can I count on your support? Add your name to demand the Senate pass the For The People Act.

Thanks for your support,

Chuck Schumer