Our Work in West Virginia to Pass the Freedom to Vote Act
We have pulled out all the stops to advance legislation that will protect our democracy. When Senator Manchin said he wouldn’t support the For the People Act, we didn’t quit. Our efforts have, in part, pushed Senator Manchin to introduce a transformative bill called the Freedom to Vote Act.
The Freedom to Vote Act would make Election Day a holiday, end gerrymandering, and stop dark money in elections. It’s popular with voters, but Senate obstructionists keep filibustering any attempt to pass it. We’re working strategically in West Virginia to pressure Senator Manchin to get the job done and save democracy.
Army veteran Xavier Scott (WV Veterans for Democracy) speaks at August 17 WV Capitol event
RepresentUs organizer Erin Lehman talks to reporters at August 17 WV Capitol event
Spreading the word in West Virginia
We’re using creative tactics to educate folks in West Virginia communities about the FTVA – and it’s working! In targeted areas we are posting billboards, driving around huge signs, and getting people talking about this Act.
PRESS COVERAGE in WEST VIRGINIA
Our efforts in West Virginia are working, and the press is taking notice! Media coverage is an important part of raising awareness and educating the public about the Freedom to Vote Act.
The For the People Act could help my former patients. Here’s how. April 9 – Tennessean
For the People Act needed to save democracy May 8 – Martinsburg Journal News
As the For the People Act is before Senate Rules Committee, groups urge Capito to support May 11 – Metro News
Supporters of the For the People Act gather outside Sen. Capito’s office May 11 – WBOY
How West Virginia Progressives Are Pushing Joe Manchin On Voting Reform May 13 – Huffington Post
How West Virginia Progressives Are Pushing Joe Manchin On Voting Reform May 13 – Yahoo! News
Senators, West Virginia’s secretary of state, reject federal voter reform bill May 16 – Herald-Dispatch
WV senators, secretary of state reject federal voter reform bill May 17 – Charleston Gazette Mail
Warner, senators reject federal voter reform bill May 19 – Williamson Daily News
Warner, senators reject federal voter reform bill May 19- Logan banner
Small businesses support anti-corruption bill June 5 – Martinsburg Journal News
Keep political parties out of redistricting June 5 – Parkersburg News and Sentinel
Manchin Aligns Himself With McConnell and Trump June 7 – Daily Kos
Guest essay: H.R.1 has bipartisan public support. Manchin must support it, too June 9 – Dominion Post
WV youth organization disagrees with Sen. Manchin’s stance on the For the People Act June 9 -WOWK-TV
Letter to the editor: Manchin should support For the People Act June 19 – Herald-Dispatch
Multiple small business owners in Morgantown join coalition with more than 100 West Virginia businesses to support ‘For the People Act’ voting rights bill June 22 – WV News
I am “We The People” June 26 – Journal News
New veterans coalition has message for Senator Manchin June 29 – WTAP
Manchin is empowering obstructionists July 10 – Journal News
Crystal Good: Capito deserves some scrutiny on voting rights (Opinion) July 16 – Charleston Gazette-Mail
Open letter to Senators on Operation Protect Democracy principles July 17 – Military Times
Prayer vigils across the Mountain State advocate for the ‘For the People Act’ July 21 – WOWK-TV
Church vigil held to stop voter suppression July 21 – WVNS-TV
Some WV Small Businesses Express Support for Voting Rights August 9 – Public News Service
Election Reform Again Gets Support, Opposition August 18 – The Intelligencer
Activist calls for reform in redistricting process based on census data August 19 – WDVM
H.R.1 has bipartisan public support.
Manchin must support it, too
June 9 – Morgantown Dominion Post
