Elections belong to the people.
That means every eligible voter should be able to cast a ballot and have it counted without unlawful intimidation, threats, coercion, interference, or misinformation.
At a time when changing court decisions, federal actions, misinformation, and threats of interference create uncertainty for voters, Attorneys General and Secretaries of State are joining with Community Change around a shared commitment: Protect voters and protect access to the ballot.
A Commitment to Every Eligible Voter
Voting should be free, fair, and accessible.
Whether someone votes by mail, votes early, or goes to a polling location on Election Day, eligible voters should be able to use all voting options available to them under the law and have their ballots counted.
Voters should not have to become election-law experts to participate.
They should be able to rely on clear, accurate information from their state and local election officials, understand their options, make a plan, and vote.
Voters Shouldn't Have to Navigate Changes Alone
Election rules and legal developments can change. Rumors and misinformation can spread even faster. But figuring out what is true should not be another barrier to voting.
The officials signing this statement are committing to monitoring developments and helping ensure voters receive clear and accurate information about their elections.
If something changes that requires voters to take a different action, voters should look to their state and local election officials for official information.
Standing Together for Voters
Attorneys General and Secretaries of State across the country are joining Community Change to affirm that voting is a right and access to our democracy must be protected.
Shenna Bellows
Secretary of State of Maine
Jena Griswold
Secretary of State of Colorado
Your Democracy.
Every eligible voter deserves protection from intimidation and interference, and that is the commitment these Secretaries of State are making to the people they serve. Don't see your Secretary of State on the list? Email them today.
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