From Common Cause (http://www.commoncause.org):
We’re writing today to update you on the latest attack on our democracy.
Last week, the Commonwealth Court ruled that Act 77, which gave every Pennsylvanian the right to vote by mail, is unconstitutional. With midterm elections just around the corner, it’s a deeply concerning attack on the reforms that created record-breaking voter turnout in our last election cycle.
But here’s the truth: Act 77 was implemented with bipartisan support, and enabled millions of Pennsylvanians to vote safely and securely. And the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has already upheld the constitutionality of Act 77 back in 2020, during the first wave of attacks on our vote-by-mail system.
We have full confidence that the Supreme Court will take up this case again to protect Pennsylvania voters. But now more than ever, we need to raise our voices to protect voting rights in PA.
Add your name to our petition now at https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/add-my-name-protect-vote-by-mail-in-2022 to send a message to would-be vote suppressors: vote-by-mail is safe, secure, and here to stay.
Our mail-in voting process is tested and secure – and was implemented with sweeping bipartisan support. And during an ongoing global pandemic, it’s made sure that millions of Pennsylvanians can participate in our democracy without putting themselves at risk.
We’re sure the Pennsylvania Supreme Court will take this up quickly – and provide clarity to the voters, candidates, and elections officials as we enter this election season.
In our democracy, we should want as many people to vote as possible — and Common Cause PA is committed to ensuring that the ballot box is safe and accessible for every eligible Pennsylvanian.
We’ll never stop fighting to make sure that every Pennsylvanian – regardless of race, zip code, or economic status – has an equal opportunity to cast a ballot. We’re glad to have you with us.
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