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Protecting the Right to Vote

I am a leader in the fight to ensure that every American can vote without fear of disenfranchisement. I believe a country built on the foundation of civic participation should never tolerate any politically-motivated threats to our ability to express our views at the polls. Recent attempts to intimidate voters and sow doubt in our democracy cannot be left unchecked.

I have always supported the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, along with the Freedom to Vote Act, and other similar bills. I support legislation that explicitly guarantees the right to vote in the Constitution, providing all Americans the affirmative right to vote, and empowering Congress to protect this right. A voting rights amendment would positively affirm our founding principle that our country is at its strongest when everyone participates.