After Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced he wanted to postpone Tuesday’s election and called state lawmakers into a special session to take up legislation, Stand Up America Founder and President Sean Eldridge released the following statement:
Advocates and experts from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Common Cause, and the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights joined Stand Up America in urging Congress to immediately provide more election assistance funding to states during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Senate approved a coronavirus response bill that included only $400 million in election assistance—and that’s simply not enough to secure our elections and ensure every eligible voter can cast their ballot in November.
2020 is our opportunity to defeat Trump, protect our democracy, and fight for progressive reforms at the local, state, and federal level -- but it’s only possible if we achieve historic turnout in November. Take the first step by making a pledge to vote on Election Day 2020.