Armed gunmen. Crank calls. Poll worker bullies. Do you think those things should be part of fair and free elections?
Neither do we.
During the past few election cycles we’ve received countless examples – from more than 30 states – of nefarious tactics used to prevent low-income and minority voters from exercising their right to vote.
The Deceptive Practices bill is a key step towards ensuring every eligible American voter has the opportunity to cast a meaningful ballot in 2008.
Sign the petition to your Senators today.
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Petition to Senators
Senator,
As a constituent and a supporter of National Campaign for Fair Elections, I urge you to support swift passage of the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act.
During the past few election cycles, our nation's democratic process has been threatened by countless examples – from more than 30 states – of nefarious tactics used to prevent low-income and minority voters from exercising their right to vote.
In Milwaukee, bogus flyers told people they couldn't vote if they didn’t pay their parking tickets. In Arizona, armed gunmen were reported intimidating, mocking and misinforming voters in heavily Latino precincts. In Pennsylvania, a poll worker pulled a Spanish-speaking voter’s ballot from the machine and told her it was his job to make sure she didn't vote.
These outrageous acts of intimidation and deception must be stopped before the 2008 elections – which is why it's critical that you help move the Deceptive Practices bill onto the President's desk as soon as possible.
I hope you'll take this opportunity to do your part in upholding the values of justice and equality that have long made America a world leader in free and fair elections. Nothing less than our democracy is at stake.
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to hearing from you, and to watching your action on this important issue.
