The SAVE Act DESTROYS Democracy!
Last week, the GOP-controlled House passed the SAVE Act, which makes voting much harder, as people are now required to prove that they are citizens, via a passport or birth certificate. Make no mistake--they are trying to take the right to vote away because your vote MATTERS! They know that it's unlikely that they'd win in a fair & free election. Here's what you can do NOW to protect the right to vote:
(1). Register to Vote ASAP: You can use our voter assistance & protection guide or, if it's state specific, you can some find resources here. We also have contact information for every state's election authorities in our voter info guide (above.)
In many states, you can register to vote without leaving your home, by visiting a website or using an app for your phone/tablet. Here are some resources to make registration & voting as easy as possible:
- TurboVote: This is an application that helps you register to vote, get an absentee ballot/mail-in ballot if needed, reminds you when upcoming elections are, & shows you what your ballot will look like before you vote. Visit: https://turbovote.org/?ref=producthunt
- Voter Participation Center: This website helps you register to vote online, check your make sure you're registered, & see if you can restore your voting rights after being convicted of a felony.
- The Democratic Party: This website lets you to register to vote, check your registration status, apply to vote by mail, & learn more about voting in your state.You can also call their hotline if you run into issues when you're trying to vote, so program this number into your phone: 833-336-8683, or text VOTE (or for Spanish, VOTO) to 70888.
Even if you've already registered to vote in the past, it's important to check your voter registration with your state's Secretary of State or county board of elections. Some states purge (remove) people from the voter rolls at times, so double-check that you're listed as active and registered at least 45-90 days before each election.
(2). Check Your Voter Registration: Even people who registered recently may not be on the active list now, so it's really important to double-check to make sure you're registered to vote in your state. You can check your registration status at www.IWillVote.com
(3). Contact Your US Senators & Tell Them to Vote NO on the SAVE Act: You can use this link to get the contact info for your two federal senators. Encourage your loved ones to contact their senators as well. Thank you! If the SAVE Act doesn't pass, we're one big step closer to protecting democracy.
