re: voter suppression in Texas

We cannot afford to leave these blatant attacks on voting rights unanswered.

I'm shocked, Jason. Shocked at just how far Republicans will go to upend our fundamental right to vote in the name of political power. In Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and now Texas, Republican lawmakers are pushing laws through state legislatures that suppress votes and voices. Governor Greg Abbott has already said he will rubber stamp the anti-voter bill in my home state of Texas. As the bill stands right now, it would make it harder for elderly and disabled voters to receive help to fill out their ballot, and it goes so far as to threaten election workers with felony charges for sending out unsolicited mail-ballot applications. Let me be clear, this bill has nothing to do with protecting the integrity of elections -- it is nothing more than Republican's latest attempt to usher in Jim Crow 2.0. We cannot allow these blatant attacks on voting rights to go unanswered, Jason. The DNC is working day and night, running a voter protection hotline, fighting these laws in court, increasing voter protection staff, and more to fight the GOP's attacks on our right to vote. It's expensive work, so I have to ask: Can you donate $7 to the DNC today? DONATE: $7 DONATE: $10 DONATE: $25 DONATE: $50 DONATE: $100 Donate another amount This isn't the first time Governor Abbott and Republican lawmakers in Texas have threatened Texans' fundamental right to vote. In last year's election, he ordered counties to limit absentee drop of boxes to one per county -- and the Texas Supreme Court upheld it. Jason, we cannot combat the GOP's all-out war on the right to vote without the support of this grassroots team. Folks like you make the difference, which is why I am asking you to donate to the DNC today to meet the urgency of this moment. Will you rush a $7 donation to the DNC now? Whatever you're able to pitch in will help defend the right to vote and elect Democrats nationwide who're committed to protecting our democratic process. Thanks for being on this team, Jason. Filemon Filemon Vela Jr. Vice Chair, Democratic National Committee U.S. Representative, TX-34 P.S. It's clear that Republicans like Texas Governor Greg Abbott are only concerned about one thing: Power. A $7 gift to the DNC today will not only help fight the GOP's bogus anti-voter laws, but also elect Democrats across the country to hold them accountable. If you're able, please donate $7 now. Manage how often you receive DNC emails, by filling out this form. If you no longer wish to receive emails from the DNC, submit this form to unsubscribe. If you're ready to elect Democrats in all 50 states, territories, and D.C., make a contribution today. Contributions or gifts to the Democratic National Committee are not tax deductible. Paid for by the Democratic National Committee, www.Democrats.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.