Legislation
Freedom to Vote Act
This robust democracy reform package will give everyday people a bigger voice in politics and create a more ethical and accountable government.
Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting, & Expanding Voting Options
Our democracy works best when every voter can cast their ballot and be heard. Common Cause is making sure voters have options on how to cast a ballot.
In our democracy, our vote is our voice and every voter across the country deserves a say in the people and policies that impact their lives. That is why we are advocating for proven and secure ways to make voting more convenient for eligible Americans, including:
- Vote-by-Mail: Letting eligible voters send in their ballots via the USPS,
- Early Voting: Giving voters extra days before Election Day to cast their ballot,
- Voting Dropboxes: Allowing voters to place their ballots in secure local receptacles ahead of Election Day.
Reforms like these make elections more accessible while keeping them fair and safe.
What We’re Doing
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Letter To The Editor
Write Your Letter: Stop Anti-Democracy Project 2025
Project 2025 is a 1,000-page agenda handcrafted by the Heritage Foundation for a Trump presidency – and we have every reason to believe Trump will try to follow through on it.
Petition
Petition: The Senate MUST prioritize President Biden’s USPS nominees
The Senate must quickly move forward with an Up-or-Down Vote on President Biden’s nominees to the USPS Board of Governors, Val Demings and Marty Walsh.
This is a crucial step towards holding Postmaster General Louis DeJoy accountable and saving our USPS.
Letter Campaign
Write Your Representative: Pass The Youth Voting Rights Act!
Voting is a fundamental right in any democracy. It’s time to secure that right for all Americans by passing the Youth Voting Rights Act. This landmark bill would: Expand voter registration on campus Let young people in every state pre-register to vote before turning 18. Require colleges & universities to have on-campus polling places. Block state laws meant to suppress the youth vote. Invest in young people’s participation in our democracy. Young voters deserve more...
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Updates
Blog Post
Three Times Trump Admitted the SAVE Act is a GOP Power Play
Trump's favored national legislation is a way to pick and choose who can vote for him.
Blog Post
SOTU Recap: More than Four Reasons for Expanding Vote By Mail
President Trump mentioned four reasons to have mail-in voting, but here are several more.
Michigan Blog Post
True Story: Michiganders Describe How Extremists Want to Take Away Their Right to Vote
Proposed changes would eliminate voter registration by mail and require all voters to show proof of citizenship to register or change their registration. If passed, these requirements will put millions of Americans’ rights at risk.
Related Resources
Report
The Colorado Voting Experience: A Model That Encourages Full Participation
Common Cause and the National Vote At Home Institute recommend that all states adopt reforms including same-day voter registration and early voting so that voters have sufficient and secure options to cast a ballot on or before Election Day.
Report
Democracy On The Ballot
The people-led movement to strengthen our democracy continues as voters across the country vote on ballot measures dealing wwith money in politics, voting rights, redistricting, and ethics.
Report
Democracy Scorecard
In Gardner’s spirit, every citizen should work to hold power accountable by making the phones ring in Washington, their state capitols, and local government offices to ensure that government will always be of, by, and for the people.
Report
Tuning In & Turning Out
Millennials are active but not voting; what's stopping them and how can they make their voices count?
Press
Press Release
District Court Confirms Presidents Don’t Set Election Law
A district court judge ruled President Donald Trump cannot set election law by executive order, a victory for voting rights and the people.
Press Release
High Scores for Washington on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
Washington — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.
Press Release
High Scores for Vermont on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
VERMONT — Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 “Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress’ support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.
