John,

This is a dire moment for our democracy. All across the country, Republicans are leveraging their state power to suppress voters, specifically targeting communities of color to stop working Americans from reaching the ballot box. All eligible New Mexicans should have the right to vote safely and with confidence that their vote will count.

As other states disenfranchise voters, New Mexico is taking every action to protect and expand voting rights. I just proposed new legislation that will:

* Improve voter access and participation by making Election Day a state holiday, which will ensure that every eligible New Mexican has the opportunity to cast a ballot, regardless of their work, family, or community obligations 

* Streamline voter registration by automatically registering eligible voters when they complete a transaction at the MVD

* Restore the right to vote to formerly incarcerated people, which will be a dramatic step toward justice and inclusion

* Enhancing protections for Native voters by expanding the timeline for Indigenous nations, tribes, and pueblos to request alternate voting sites

New Mexico is already a national leader in voting rights – and with these improvements, we will pave the way toward a stronger democracy. Together, I know we can overcome anti-democratic right-wing attacks.

If you agree that every eligible American should have fair access to the ballot box, will you sign my petition today?

It's up to us to protect our democracy. Please sign here to strengthen and expand voting rights.

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Thank you for stepping up, 

Michelle Lujan Grisham



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