To: The United States House of Representatives and The United States Senate
Tell Mitch McConnell -- Election Day should be a federal holiday
Election Day should be a federal holiday -- and letting more Americans participate in our democracy should be something we can all agree on.
That’s why Congress should make Election Day a national holiday and empower every voter to make themselves heard in our democracy.
That’s why Congress should make Election Day a national holiday and empower every voter to make themselves heard in our democracy.
Why is this important?
Did you hear what Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor?
The Senate Majority Leader blasted a proposal to make Election Day a federal holiday, claiming it was a “political power grab.”
In our democracy, our vote is our voice. Any leader who fears letting more Americans have a say shouldn’t be in charge of anything -- and any politician who tries to shut our friends and neighbors out of our democracy deserves a resounding rebuke.
No eligible American should have to choose between their job and their fundamental right to vote. But as most elections are held on a Tuesday, many voters are forced to make that very decision every year -- especially those in states without early voting or a vote-by-mail option.
Among nonvoters surveyed by the US Census Bureau, the most commonly cited reason for not voting was “being too busy or having conflicting work schedules.” [1] And especially when voters can expect to wait hours in line, the time commitment can be an insurmountable burden.
Making Election Day a federal holiday would enable millions of Americans to take an active role in their government and speak out for the people and policies that affect their family and friends.
It’s time for Congress to act -- and make our democracy more accessible to us all. Add your name to demand that Election Day is made a federal holiday.
1) https://www.businessinsider.com/is-election-day-a-national-holiday-2016-11
The Senate Majority Leader blasted a proposal to make Election Day a federal holiday, claiming it was a “political power grab.”
In our democracy, our vote is our voice. Any leader who fears letting more Americans have a say shouldn’t be in charge of anything -- and any politician who tries to shut our friends and neighbors out of our democracy deserves a resounding rebuke.
No eligible American should have to choose between their job and their fundamental right to vote. But as most elections are held on a Tuesday, many voters are forced to make that very decision every year -- especially those in states without early voting or a vote-by-mail option.
Among nonvoters surveyed by the US Census Bureau, the most commonly cited reason for not voting was “being too busy or having conflicting work schedules.” [1] And especially when voters can expect to wait hours in line, the time commitment can be an insurmountable burden.
Making Election Day a federal holiday would enable millions of Americans to take an active role in their government and speak out for the people and policies that affect their family and friends.
It’s time for Congress to act -- and make our democracy more accessible to us all. Add your name to demand that Election Day is made a federal holiday.
1) https://www.businessinsider.com/is-election-day-a-national-holiday-2016-11