The right to vote is the foundation of our democracy, and I wholeheartedly believe that we need to make it easier, not harder, for people to vote.
In Congress, I have fought against attempts to suppress access to voting and have spoken out against the Republican myth of extensive voter fraud and the “Big Lie” that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. I also believe we must hold those responsible for the horrific attack on our Capitol on January 6th accountable.
I have also focused on expanding voting access, restoring the strength of the Voting Rights Act, and combating voter discrimination. I was a proud cosponsor of and voted for the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would beat back voter suppression by restoring voting protections gutted by the Supreme Court in Shelby v. Holder. I also supported the For the People Act, which would expand access to the ballot box and boost voter registration.
I am committed to continue to advocate in Congress to end racial and partisan gerrymandering, expand early voting, make Election Day a federal holiday, and reform our broken campaign finance system that benefits special interests at the expense of everyday citizens.