1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

I’m writing as a deeply disappointed constituent. I contacted you about the SAVE Act before the vote, explaining how it would create burdensome barriers for eligible voters like newly married women, naturalized citizens, young people, and trans Ohioans. I asked you to put your constituents first and reject a bill that solves a problem we don’t have. You voted for it anyway. There is no widespread noncitizen voting. You know that. So why are you making it harder for ordinary people to vote? I’ve lived in Ohio my whole life. When I got married and changed my name, it took a full day just to update my Social Security card, driver’s license, and bank accounts. Had I needed to register to vote during that time, this law would have added another set of hoops—just to prove I’m still me, still a citizen, and still deserving of a voice. This is more than a minor inconvenience. For many, it’s a dead end. People who move, marry, transition, or reach voting age will now face another layer of bureaucracy that serves no real purpose. These are your constituents. These are real people. You didn’t listen. Again. And now, voters like me—those who can overcome these new hurdles—will make sure we show up, speak out, and support candidates who actually protect democracy.