Florida Campaign
Stopping Voter Suppression
Some elected officials are trying to silence voters by creating needless barriers to the ballot box. Common Cause is fighting back against these anti-democracy efforts.
We should be able to make our voices heard at the polls and have a say in the leaders who represent us. But sometimes, politicians push for laws that discourage, obstruct, or even intimidate voters in an effort to cling to their power.
Polling place closures, limits to vote-by-mail, and needlessly strict voter ID regulations can prevent eligible voters from casting their ballot—and lately, this playbook of voter suppression strategies has become more popular. Common Cause is stopping voter suppression by opposing these efforts in the legislature, in the courts, and beyond in defense of the right to vote.
What We’re Doing
Fire DeJoy
Legislation
Freedom to Vote Act
Legislation
The Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA)
Take Action
Petition
Tell Congress: No guns at the polls
Every voter must be able to cast a ballot without fear or intimidation. Guns do NOT belong at polling places.
Voting Tools
Verify Election Information
Petition
Tell Congress: REJECT attempts to undermine our Census
Adding a citizenship question to the U.S. Census and excluding millions of U.S. residents from apportionment counts would discourage countless Americans, whether they’re citizens or not, from filling out the Census.
Getting Census counts right is critical to making sure our government works for everyone. Congress must REJECT this dangerous legislation and help protect fair and accurate Census counts.
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Updates
Blog Post
Why “Women Are the Superheroes of Democracy”
Blog Post
5 Things to Know: Common Cause President & CEO Virginia Kase Solomón
Blog Post
Why We Have a State of the Union Address
Related Resources
Report
2023 Freedom to Vote Act in the States
Report
Extremists’ Plot to Nationalize Voter Suppression: 2023 and Beyond
Report
Democracy Behind Bars
Report
Flawed from the Start
Press
Press Release
A long way to go: Voters of color are still waiting for the promise of the VRA
Press Release
What is Project 2025?
Press Release
Common Cause Urges “No” Vote on So-Called Equal Representation Act