In recent weeks, we’ve seen Arizona politicians advocate for an ineffective, unnecessary and politically motivated audit of Arizona’s 2020 election results – all while purging an estimated 150,000 voters from the early vote list with a new voter suppression law.
To stop voter suppression measures like these from taking effect in Arizona and in states across the country, it’s urgent that the U.S. Senate passes the For the People Act immediately.
This landmark package of voting rights reform and anti-corruption legislation would combat these dangerous purges by ensuring that all eligible voters, including Arizonans, are sent an application for a mail-in ballot prior to Election Day, regardless of whether they’re on an early vote list.
The For the People Act would also address the dangerous impact of the audit and voter suppression efforts by restoring faith in our democracy.
Not only have state-level provisions like the ones we’re seeing in Arizona eroded trust in our electoral system, but they also undermine our nation’s value of one person, one vote.
A healthy democracy is good for business
This freedom is not just important for individual voters: it’s fundamentally important to the business community, especially small businesses. A strong, healthy democracy that includes everyone’s perspective – and the growth and stability that it brings – is good for business.
That’s why business leaders nationwide have begun to oppose attempts across the country to restrict the right to vote. One of the strongest and most direct responses has come from Arizona.
In response to “dark money” driven special interests, such as Heritage Action, to restrict Arizonans’ access to the ballot box, the Greater Phoenix Leadership rose in opposition.
In a statement, the business coalition pushed back against proposals to limit the early voting period, purge inactive voters from the Permanent Early Voting List and allow the state Legislature to overturn the will of voters in presidential elections as barriers to voting that the coalition opposes.
It was signed by 40 business leaders, including Arizona Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, the leadership of major health care companies and other prominent Arizona businesses.
We just want a level playing field
The For the People Act would protect our freedom to vote equally and put a stop to nearly all of the 361 voter suppression bills introduced this year in 47 states and supported by dark money groups. It would affirm and ensure people – not just the powerful – are the foundation of our democracy.
The bill would also reduce the influence of dark money in politics, crack down on political corruption and ensure accurate and fair elections.
These measures will benefit everyone, and that’s why the For the People Act is supported by an overwhelming majority – 83% of Americans, including nearly…
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