Business Statement on Anti-Voting Rights Legislation
We, the undersigned, represent a vast cross section of companies that do business, employ workers, and serve customers throughout the United States. We recognize that our ability to operate and create jobs and economic growth would not be possible without the foundation of a strong and vibrant American democracy. We believe that every American has a constitutional right to vote, and that they should be able to vote freely, safely, and equally. We understand and acknowledge that a well-functioning democracy is good for America and good for business.
We are deeply concerned by the almost 400 anti-voter bills that have been considered by lawmakers across 39 states for the 2022 legislative session. These bills most often introduce policies that restrict early voting and vote by mail, and infuse partisanship into the typically nonpartisan process of counting votes and certifying elections.
These bills would disproportionately impact low-income people and voters of color. These bills are deeply unpopular with the American people and are out of step with our values as a company.
We, the undersigned, staunchly oppose any bill, at the Federal, state, or local level, that would:
Curtail Americans’ ability to vote early
Limit the ability to vote by mail
Limit voters’ ability to register to vote online and/or in-person on Election Day
Restrict accommodations for voters with disabilities
Unnecessarily purge voters from existing voting rolls
In partnership with Vote.org, we will commit to monitoring the almost 400 bills across the country and the legislators that choose to support them. We call for public leaders to abandon or oppose efforts to enact this type of anti-voting legislation and ensure freedom to vote for all Americans.
Americans have a constitutional right to exercise their vote safely, freely, and without unreasonable barriers. We reject these efforts to make voting more difficult, and we stand with American voters.
SIGNATORIES INCLUDE:
Lyft
La Colombe Coffee
CREDO mobile
US Staffing Inc
Mentor National
ColorMarketing, Inc.
Influencers Unlimited
Clifton Fuller Counseling
Birch Meadow Garden Care, LLC
Idowinton International LTD
Richer Poorer
Shake shack
Yes Energy
Pure Storage
Funsize, Corp.
Best Choice Ice
1+1=1 Gallery
Taite & Co
Northwest Clinical Trials
Piedmont Picnic Project
Kansas City Brazilian Jiu Jitsu