National Campaign Joins National Network on Election Reform in Applauding Governor Sebelius’s Veto

by Ami Sanchez

The National Network on Election Reform, of which the Lawyers’ Committee and the National Campaign are founding members, released a joint statement with the National Network commending Governor Sebelius for her veto of Kansas House Bill 2019:

"We commend Governor Sebelius for standing up to protect Kansans’ right to vote.  H.B. 2019 would have disenfranchised thousands of eligible Kansas voters by requiring them to show a government photo ID in order to vote and present a birth certificate, passport or naturalization papers in order to vote.  It is estimated that approximately 107,000 Kansans lack a birth certificate or passport.  In a time when our country is experiencing an overwhelming voter turnout, we should be discussing ways to ensure access to the ballot, not limit it."

Click here to read the National Network’s press release.