National Network for Election Reform Applauds Kansas Governor Sebelius’s Veto of H.B. 2019
Statements & Testimony
For Immediate Release: May 19, 2008
Contact: Caroline Stuart, PFAW, 202-467-4999
The National Network on Election Reform, which represents organizations that advocate for civil rights, voting rights, the disability community, students, elderly citizens, workers, non-profits and others, applauds Governor Sebelius for vetoing House Bill 2019 (H.B. 2019) today. The organizations released the following joint statement:
"We commend Governor Sebelius for standing up to protect Kansans' right to vote. H.B. 2019 would have disenfranchised thousands of eligible Kansas voters by requiring them to show a government photo ID in order to vote and present a birth certificate, passport or naturalization papers in order to vote. It is estimated that approximately 107,000 Kansans lack a birth certificate or passport. In a time when our country is experiencing an overwhelming voter turnout, we should be discussing ways to ensure access to the ballot, not limit it."
The National Network on Election Reform is comprised of:- American Civil Liberties Union
- AARP
- Common Cause
- Demos: A Network for Ideas & Action
- FairVote
- People For the American Way
- Rock The Vote
- Service Employees International Union
- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- The Brennan Center For Justice