MICHIGAN NEEDS ITS OWN VOTING RIGHTS ACT

Despite recent progress on voting rights, voters of color, voters with disabilities, and those whose first language is not English, still face unequal barriers to the ballot box in Michigan. As several states move backwards with severe voting restrictions and Congress lacks the will to restore the federal Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court gutted a key component, Michigan needs to do everything it can to ensure that the voices of all citizens are heard. By enacting the Michigan Voting Rights Act (Senate Bills 401, 402, 403, and 404), Michigan can build on recent successes in reducing barriers to voting, meeting critical local needs while joining the growing list of states moving forward to protect the fundamental right to vote. Join with us as we lobby our legislators on December 4th to get the Michigan Voting Rights Act passed!