SAVE Act threatens voter rights

Our democracy works best when everyone who is eligible to vote can participate and have their voices heard. Unfortunately, some lawmakers are pushing for the opposite with dangerous anti-voter bills like the SAVE Act, which would make it much harder for millions of people to vote. The SAVE Act is being misrepresented under false pretenses as an election security bill when it’s a direct attack on our freedom to vote. It would pit unnecessary barriers, disproportionately impacting communities of color, working families and young voters. Instead of solving problems, it creates them by undermining our ability to participate in our democracy.

We need Congress to reject the SAVE Act and instead pass meaningful pro-voter legislation like the Freedom to Vote Act, the John R. Lewis Act Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Native American Voting Rights Act. These bills would ensure that every eligible voter has equal access to voting, protect against voter suppression and secure fair representation for all Americans.

I urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE Act. Protecting our democracy means standing against efforts to silence voters and supporting solutions that strengthen our voting system and the people. Together we can ensure every voice is heard and every vote counted.

– Shauna Urban, Durango