Jack,

On this day in 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law to prevent the blatant voter suppression efforts that are becoming all-too-common now in states across the country. Specifically, it was designed to prohibit racial discrimination in voting.

But, eight years ago, the United States Supreme Court gutted the act, and the door has been left wide open for voter suppression and attacks on our fair elections. And since then, especially following last year's election, states across the country continue to violate the very essence of the Voting Rights Act.

I'm proud to say that New Mexico continues to be a leader in a pro-democracy America — but we need federal safeguards in place to guarantee these protections at the national level.

So today, I am celebrating this landmark anniversary by advocating for the Voting Rights Act to be fully restored. PITCH IN NOW to stand with me so I can keep fighting to protect and expand voting rights >>

As Secretary of State, my job is to guarantee that the voices of every New Mexican voter are heard through our elections in order to ensure that our representatives and public officials reflect the will of the people.

That is what it means to be a democracy — clean, safe, fair elections where every eligible voter is encouraged to cast a ballot and elect the leaders they want to serve them.

This is not, and should not, be a partisan issue. But these core democratic values are on the line, and now, we're tasked with breaking down Republican barriers that make it more difficult for Americans to vote.

I will continue to fight for our democracy because I know that our government only works when it is open, honest, and accountable to the people it serves. But I'm up for re-election soon and need your urgent help protecting this fundamental right to vote and keeping New Mexico elections clean, fair, safe, and accessible.

That's why today, on the anniversary of this critical pro-democracy legislation, I'm asking you to rush a contribution to help me restore the principles enacted in the Voting Rights Act. Can I count on you to help me fight back against discriminatory voter suppression attacks? DONATE NOW >>

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Thanks for using your voice to help me protect our democracy,
Maggie