Friend — In the wake of an unsuccessful attempt to illegally overturn the 2020 election on January 6, 2021, Trump supporters set legal traps to ensure they could have their way in 2022.

Across the country, 21 state legislatures enacted over 42 laws that restricted our basic freedom to vote — using the unproven "Big Lie" as "proof." These laws strategically targeted communities that have long been impacted by voter suppression tactics and disenfranchisement: low-wealth communities and communities of color.

Their plan is to discount as many votes as possible. That's why it's so important that we unite as a country and make it clear that counting every vote is the will of the people. Every ballot, whether mailed in, dropped off, or cast in-person, MUST be counted. Being patient and taking the time to ensure everyone's voice is heard is the MOST important thing we can demand right now — will you speak up?

Add your name and pass it on: Every vote counts.

For many key races across the country, we won't know the final results on Election Day.

The growing usage of absentee ballots — which often take longer to count thanks to anti-voter state legislatures not allowing them to be counted as they come in — means that it could take days to determine a winner in some states. While the delay is frustrating for all of us, we must remember that a slow, correct count is better than a fast, disputed one. We need to support election officials that are taking the necessary time to get it right.

But there's one thing we do know that's central to all of us at the League of Conservation Voters: EVERYONE deserves the right for their vote to be counted.

Add your name and make it clear you demand a free and fair election where every vote is counted, then share with your friends and family.

Our elections determine the future we build — a world with safe water, clean air, and a real chance for climate action — or one of science denial, toxic pollution, and environmental racism.

Our communities' health, rights, and environment depend on our democracy's health, and our democracy is strongest when it includes all of us.

No one should be silenced because of how or where their ballot is cast. Today, we ask you to join our call to count every vote so everyone's voice is heard.

Election officials need time to count every single eligible vote — will you add your name and share as widely as you can now?

Thanks for doing your part, and we'll keep you updated on more opportunities to take action. It's up to all of us to do everything we can to ensure every vote is counted.

Sincerely,

Justin Kwasa
Democracy Program Director
League of Conservation Voters