PROTECT OUR VOTE FROM ELECTION SABOTAGE!
Stop Election Sabotage by the Radical Right and Pass the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Acts
QUICK READ: In the aftermath of the 2020 Presidential election, states have rushed to pass laws that invite election sabotage by anti-democratic politicians. The Senate must pass the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights Acts immediately before future elections are irreparably compromised.
TAKE ACTION NOW:
BACKGROUND
As Americans, we value our freedom to vote and have our votes counted. This cherished right is threatened by politicians who aspire to office despite holding unpopular positions. Fearing loss of power in fair elections, they plot to undermine confidence in election results by spreading the Big Lie (that rampant voter fraud stole Trump’s victory in the 2020 election) and launching fake “audits.”
Some citizens, radicalized by the Big Lie, began terrorizing election officials. As a result, the people who keep our electoral system working are leaving in droves. Partisan poll watchers, empowered by new state laws to challenge voters, are set to intimidate voters, particularly in communities of color.
This disinformation campaign also set the stage for a coordinated effort by Republican state legislatures to pass dozens of anti-democratic laws that would give them power to fine election workers for petty mistakes, replace local election boards, and even overturn election results.
We must fight these anti-democratic attacks by passing the Freedom to Vote and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Acts. Republicans are using the filibuster to block Senate debate of these democracy strengthening bills. Democrats should change Senate rules and pass these critical bills without delay. American democracy is at stake.
ACTION One: Call the Senate.
Script for Oregon Senators
SEN. MERKLEY: Portland office: 503-326-3386 | D.C. office: 202-224-3753
My name is [--] and I'm a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I urge you to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement and Freedom to Vote Acts without delay, even if you must carve out an exception to the filibuster. We must protect our democracy at all costs and cannot let Republicans exploit a Senate loophole to let states sabotage our rights to free and fair elections.
SEN. WYDEN: Portland office: 503-326-7525 | D.C. office: 202-224-5244
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
I urge you to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement and Freedom to Vote Acts without delay, even if you must carve out an exception to the filibuster. We must protect our democracy at all costs and cannot let Republicans exploit a Senate loophole to let states sabotage our rights to free and fair elections.
Script for Republican Senators
D.C switchboard: 202-224-3121
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], [state], [zip code].
Our democracy is under assault by anti-democratic forces. I urge you to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement and Freedom to Vote Acts. We must protect our rights to free and fair elections.
ACTION TWO: Call the House.
Script for Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01)
Oregon office: 503-469-6010 | DC office: 202-225-0855
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for being a champion for voting rights and helping to pass HR1, the For the People Act. Please encourage your colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Script for Cliff Bentz (OR-02)
Medford office: 541-776-4646 | DC office: 202-225-6730
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Our democracy is under assault by anti-democratic forces. I urge you to stand up for Americans and encourage your colleagues in the Senate to vote for the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. We must protect our rights to free and fair elections.
Script for Earl Blumenauer (OR-03)
Oregon office: 503-231-2300 | DC office: 202-225-4811
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for being a champion for voting rights and helping to pass HR1, the For the People Act. Please encourage your colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Script for Peter DeFazio (OR-04)
Eugene office: 541-465-6732 | DC office: 202-225-6416
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for being a champion for voting rights and helping to pass HR1, the For the People Act. Please encourage your colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Script for Kurt Schrader (OR-05)
Salem office: 503-588-9100 | DC office: 202-225-5711
My name is [–] and I’m a constituent from [city], Oregon [zip code].
Thank you for being a champion for voting rights and helping to pass HR1, the For the People Act. Please encourage your colleagues in the Senate to quickly pass the Freedom to Vote and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Action 3:
Other opportunities for action include:
Phonebank on Saturday, December 11 from 9:00-11:00am (Pacific time)
Phonebank to demand bold changes to create a government that represents all of us, not just big corporations or special interests. We'll be calling voters in AZ and connecting them to Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to support the Freedom to Vote Act. Training will be provided. You will need a phone and a computer or tablet.
Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/swingleft/event/396674/
[Please join our organizers who are attending this phonebank, hosted by Common Cause and Target Majority NYC.]
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FURTHER READING:
What's in the voting rights bill named for John Lewis?
Alarm bells are ringing: Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
It Is Time To Admit That Democracy Is a Partisan Issue
From Voter-Fraud Myths to Bogus Election Audits: The Evolution of the 'Big Lie'
‘Stop the Steal’ Movement Races Forward, Ignoring Arizona Humiliation
Voting Laws Roundup: October 2021
Major conservative groups unify behind state GOP efforts to restrict voting
The Growing Election Sabotage Movement
How Donald Trump Could Subvert the 2024 Election
Republican election laws are designed to limit voting
Trump-inspired death threats are terrorizing election workers
Exodus of election officials raises concerns of partisanship
