Pass Voting Eligibility Restoration this session!

The freedom to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy. And yet our current law unnecessarily prevents people with an incarceration history who are currently under community supervision from being eligible to vote. More than 10,000 Washingtonians have served their time, returned to society, and are taking steps to contribute to their communities; their voices belong in our democracy.

That’s why this legislative session one of our top priorities is passing Voting Eligibility Restoration (SB 6228) to improve voting justice in Washington! If passed, this critical solution would restore voting eligibility to returning Washingtonians, and allow them to participate even if they can’t afford their legal fees. This commonsense solution has a big impact:

- Improves public safety: people with a conviction history who actively vote have reduced rates of recidivism, or the likelihood that someone will commit another crime
- Bring more equity to our democracy: Black and brown communities are overrepresented in Washington prisons due to an ongoing history of institutional racism and over-policing
- Has strong support: Formerly incarcerated advocates, survivors of assault, public safety officials, and the Department of Corrections all support this bill

If passed, Washington will be 20th in the nation to enact this important voting justice policy. Will you support this crucial reform and stand up for the freedom to vote today by urging lawmakers to support Voting Eligibility Restoration (SB 6228)?

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I strongly urge you to vote YES on SB 6228, Voting Eligibility Restoration for Formerly Incarcerated Voters, when it comes up for a vote in the Senate.

The freedom to vote is a cornerstone of our democracy, yet formerly incarcerated people who have who have served their time, rejoined society, and are under community supervision are denied this fundamental freedom. SB 6228 would restore voting eligibility to people with an incarceration history who are currently under community supervision, a period that can last for more than a year. This bill would also allow voters to participate whether or not they can afford their legal fees. Getting rid of legal financial obligation requirements to vote makes sure that no one is denied their vote simply because they can’t pay.

If passed, this critical solution would restore voting eligibility to returning Washingtonians, and allow them to participate even if they can’t afford their legal fees. This commonsense solution has a big impact:

-   Improves public safety: people with a conviction history who actively vote have reduced rates of recidivism, or the likelihood that someone will commit another crime
-   Bring more equity to our democracy: Black and brown communities are overrepresented in Washington prisons due to an ongoing history of institutional racism and over-policing
-   Has strong support: Formerly incarcerated advocates, survivors of assault, public safety officials, and the Department of Corrections all support this bill

Washington believes in second chances. Once someone has served their time, they’ve earned back their eligibility to vote. We need to make sure our state’s laws reflect that. Voting is a central part of responsible citizenship and a meaningful way for formerly incarcerated people to reconnect with their communities after they’ve served their time. Please vote YES on SB 6228!

Thank you,

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