The right to vote is foundational to our democracy, and it is under sustained attack through voter suppression, partisan gerrymandering, and efforts to undermine public trust in elections. If elected, protecting voting rights and ensuring election integrity will be one of my top priorities.

I strongly support passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act, reinstate federal oversight over jurisdictions with a history of voter suppression, and stop discriminatory voting laws before they take effect. I also support nationwide standards to expand access to the ballot, including automatic voter registration, same-day registration, expanded early voting, no-excuse mail-in voting, and protections against voter intimidation and election interference.

To ensure working people can fully participate in our democracy, I support making Election Day a federal holiday. No one should have to choose between earning a paycheck and exercising their right to vote. In addition, federal funding should be provided to states and local election authorities to ensure adequate staffing, modern voting equipment, secure election infrastructure, and accessible polling locations, especially in rural, low-income, and historically marginalized communities.

Election integrity and voting access go hand in hand. I reject false claims of widespread voter fraud and will oppose laws designed to suppress turnout under the guise of “security.” Real election integrity means transparent processes, secure systems, independent election administration, paper ballot backups, and clear chains of custody—without disenfranchising eligible voters.

Our democracy works best when participation is broad, barriers are low, and the will of the people is respected. I will fight to protect and expand the right to vote so every voice is heard and every vote is counted.