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To: Congress
Make Election Day a National Holiday
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy, but not enough is being done to protect it—we must make it easier, not harder, for Americans to vote. That’s why Congress should take immediate steps to make Election Day a national holiday.
Why is this important?
When it comes to election participation, the U.S. lags behind—ranking 26th out of 32 peer nations. We pride ourselves on our democracy, but our government must do its part to encourage civic engagement by making it easier and more accessible for the vast majority of Americans to vote.
Making Election Day a national holiday already has momentum. Sixty five percent of Americans already support the idea of establishing a national holiday on Election Day, and lawmakers have introduced various pieces of legislation on the topic for years.
Making Election Day a national holiday is a simple and straightforward step in protecting voting access.
While this would be a critical first step, it still won't make voting easier for millions of working class Americans who may be left out of the holiday, or seniors and folks with disabilities who depend on public transit to get to the polls. That's why we also need to focus on making our voting system more accessible for ALL Americans, including expanding early vote and vote by mail programs.
As we fight to expand voting rights, join the movement of people calling on Congress to show they have the political will NOW to make Election Day a national holiday.