Hello,

It's been easy to take democracy for granted in America, but it’s imperiled, and it demands our attention.

The House January 6th Commission started to reveal their findings last night, and it’s worse than we even imagined. The horrifying details about the insurrection are breathtaking, and a haunting reminder how close we were to losing our democracy.

I’m going to keep working to make sure we get all the facts on this attempt to overturn an election—from the plot to incite a violent attack on our country to the ongoing efforts by Trump Republicans to take a hammer to our democracy by denying the will of the voters.

Driven by Trump and his Big Lie, Republican elected officials are taking steps through making it harder to vote, gerrymandering congressional districts so politicians pick their voters not the other way around, and taking away the independent role of state authorities to certify election results in order to destabilize free and fair elections in the future.

The right to vote and the peaceful transfer of power are core tenets of our nation’s democracy. And our future depends on our ability to protect and strengthen our democracy.

Each of us has a role to play to help keep our democracy alive, and I’ve seen it throughout our Vermont communities—Vermonters working together in ways both big and small to rebuild trust and protect our democracy. From registering neighbors to vote, to casting ballots in every local election, to educating friends and family about legislation that can make a difference, and more. And I’m ready to bring this Vermont Way to the Senate on Day One.

Fighting for our democracy is one of the core reasons I’m in this race. Remember, the same Republicans who voted to overturn the election could be in control of Congress next year if we lose key races like this one. If you think protecting our democracy is one of the most important issues we face in this election, I’d appreciate it if you signed your name alongside other grassroots supporters.

Democracy is on the ballot in November, and we can't let it lose.

Thanks for being with me in this fight.

Peter