Although I have not been personally affected by these changes to the Voting Right Act, I believe the most fundamental right of all American citizens, the right to vote, should be protected as fiercely as life itself. Voting in the United States should be facilitated, encouraged and celebrated at every level of government and by every American citizen. That is why I am asking you sign my petition calling on Renee Ellmers to support this important piece of legislation.

Voting--an American Right

We no longer have a Democracy. For anyone who thinks we do, you haven't been paying attention. Look at the states. Look at your voting rights, have just recently, become a target of the right. Perhaps gerrymandering isn't a sure enough bet. All these recently passed laws are a solution looking for a problem. There is no voter fraud however, there is certainly election fraud. The Republicans know they can't win elections fairly- they have no accomplishments they have no solutionsto2 any problems- lower taxes & smaller government is not an agenda by which to run a country. The groups that are affected by their election laws are, in fact, the very groups of people that are not going to vote for republicans- Women, Minorities, College students, the Elderly, & those living in Urban communities. This is not a coincidence. If you can't convince people to vote for you, then stop them from voting for the other side, by any means possible, is a very, very sick strategy.

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of the VRA, eliminating important protections for voters across the country. But right now, Congress can fix the VRA and restore those protections by passing this important bill. As an invested constituent, I hereby call on Representative Deutch to support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

Yes lost my job illegally after almost 25 years at 1 company and now more unemployment. We the US people are now forced to make choices, food, lose our homes, utilities or Obama Care. Without unemployment how does the government expect 3+ million unemployed to contribute to the economy this is a disgrace and I am embarrassed to be an American. As a professional who was making 6 figures and now zero and have applied for thousands of jobs no one will help so we have to now help ourselves and UNITE and MARCH ON CAPITAL HILL. This bickering has to stop your literally killing our country.

I am African American and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 have enfranchised those who historically had to overcome voting obstacles like Poll Taxes and Literacy Taxes. The U. S. Supreme Court's decision in 2013 to overturn a key enforcement component of the VRA threatens the rights of millions of citizens to participate in American Democracy. This new law adds voting protections back for the disenfranchised.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Smith should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

It is tough enough for some people to vote. The resent Supreme Court's decision made it a lot tougher for those people to have a chance to vote. It is an honer and duty to vote and to help others to vote.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Womack should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill.

The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation Congress has ever passed. Last year's Supreme Court decision weakened critical provisions of it. Right now, Congress can restore those protections by passing this important bill. Rep. Gowdy, & all representatives who want truly democratic elections should support this effort by cosponsoring and fighting for a strong bill.

Every American should have an equal opportunity to vote.