Toledo Reporter

Washington, DC – On July 18, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) cosponsored a bill to protect our democracy, defend it against continued and relentless attacks, and ensure that the voices and votes of regular Americans are heard in our elections.

“I am joining with my colleagues to introduce the Freedom to Vote Act, to return the power in our democracy to the people, where it belongs,” said Rep. Kaptur. “Republican extremists are attempting to hand power to election deniers, dark money groups, and big money corporate special interests. We won’t let that happen. We’re fighting to ensure that everyone has an equal voice in the decisions that govern our lives.” 

The Freedom to Vote Act ensures all Americans can vote in secure, accessible, transparent elections. It protects the right to vote, supports local election workers, bans dark money, and ends partisan gerrymandering, so that our democracy works for the people.  

The bill comes as Republican extremists continue to spread misinformation about our elections, with some refusing to even accept election results. They have also passed a wave of laws restricting the freedom to vote in states across the country, while a growing flood of corporate and dark money continue pollute our elections and drown out the voices of regular people.

For more information about the Freedom to Vote Act, click here.

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