Freedom to Vote Act: Ensuring Equal Voting Rights for All

Protecting Democracy and Expanding Voting Access

The Freedom to Vote Act is a comprehensive legislation aimed at safeguarding and strengthening the foundation of American democracy by addressing long-standing challenges that undermine the integrity of our elections and restrict voter participation.

Standardizing Voting Laws and Expanding Access

The Act seeks to establish uniform standards for voting laws across the country, eliminating the patchwork of inconsistent and often restrictive regulations that create barriers to voting for many citizens. It would require states to implement automatic voter registration, make same-day voter registration available, and expand early voting options, ensuring greater convenience and accessibility for all voters.

Prohibiting Vote Buying and Voter Manipulation

The Freedom to Vote Act prohibits the practice of paying or offering compensation to individuals for not voting, a tactic that has historically been used to suppress voter turnout in certain communities. It reinforces federal law prohibiting the payment or offer of payment to vote, safeguarding the integrity of our elections from coercion.

Addressing Gerrymandering and Dark Money

The Act tackles the issue of gerrymandering, the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to give one political party an unfair advantage. It establishes independent redistricting commissions to draw district lines based on objective criteria, preventing partisan sabotage of the electoral process. Additionally, the Act strengthens campaign finance laws to increase transparency and reduce the influence of dark money in elections.