John,
Tomorrow, Republicans in the Kansas legislature will hold a hearing on a dangerous voter suppression bill. Contact your legislators by Thursday, February 17th to let them know why you stand against these bills and the attack on democracy!
This comes after last year's slew of voter suppression laws passed by Kansas Republicans that will disenfranchise Kansans in the upcoming elections. This session, not much has changed. Republicans are continuing to try to pass unnecessary, strict voting laws that make it harder to vote.
Here's what's on the docket tomorrow:
- SB 445: Prohibition of drop boxes for advanced ballots
- How it harms: Prohibiting drop boxes especially impacts Kansans with disabilities, families, minorities, and those in rural communities. This bill hurts rural and urban communities alike, and makes it more difficult for voters to submit their ballot — even though we know that drop boxes are safe and secure.
- When: Hearing on Thursday, February 17th at 10:30 am in the Senate Committee on Federal and State Affairs.
- How it harms: Prohibiting drop boxes especially impacts Kansans with disabilities, families, minorities, and those in rural communities. This bill hurts rural and urban communities alike, and makes it more difficult for voters to submit their ballot — even though we know that drop boxes are safe and secure.
Here's what you can do about it:
Contact your legislators to let them know you stand firmly against this voter suppression bill! Here's what you can say:
Dear [insert Representative/Senator name]
I am writing to you today to express my concerns on [bill number]. This bill is completely unnecessary, and makes it harder for Kansans to participate in our democracy. Our elections are safe and secure, so the legislature should be more focused on expanding voting, rather than preventing it. This law especially hurts communities of interest, the elderly, the poor, students, and others. I'm urging you to not support this bill.
Thank you for your time,
[insert your name]
The hearing for this bill is on Thursday, February 17th — be sure to contact your legislators in time and make your voice heard!
Onward,
KDP Team
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Kansas Democratic Party
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