1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am a concerned constituent writing to express my strong opposition to the American Confidence in Elections Act (ACE Act) and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act). Most Americans believe our democracy is stronger when voters have equal access to the ballot box and when the voices of everyday Americans can be heard. Both the ACE Act and the SAVE Act go against those democratic values by disenfranchising millions of eligible voters. The ACE Act is an extreme anti-voter proposal that would erect restrictive barriers to voting while increasing the role of big money in politics, drowning out the voices of everyday Americans and prioritizing the interests of wealthy corporations over the needs of our communities. This bill would also further strip the rights of District of Columbia residents, who already lack full representation in Congress. Similarly, the SAVE Act would do nothing to safeguard our elections, but it would make it much harder for all eligible Americans to register to vote and increase the risk that eligible voters are purged from voter rolls. I urge Congress to reject the ACE Act and the SAVE Act, and instead focus on measures that expand access to voting, protect the integrity of our elections, and ensure that every voter’s voice is heard. Democracy thrives when it includes all of us. Thanks.