Congressman Conyers Asks For Our Help with Election Reform

Sign the petition to support the Conyers/Dodd omnibus election reform legislation.

 

Dear Friend:



As 109th Congress convenes, I write to thank you for the energy and resources you continue to commit to the pursuit of a just electoral process. Once again, I am indebted especially to the internet activists and the members of the alternative media whose enduring efforts shed light on an issue that too few in the mainstream media have been willing to discuss. There is a new fight ahead, the fight for comprehensive election reform legislation, and I write to ask for your help.



I will be pushing a package of reforms to the electoral process and machinery. First, I am proud to introduce on Wednesday, the Voting Opportunity and Technology Enhancement Rights Act as a means to comprehensive election reform on a national level.



Second, and of equal importance to me, I will also be vigorously supporting Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr.`s proposal for a Constitutional amendment that would guarantee every citizen the right to vote.



Third…this week I am writing to the Election Assistance Commission and formally requesting an official review of the security and reliability of electronic voting systems, including an examination of whether such systems should be used in any event.



Fourth, I continue to press both the Department of Justice and the Republican leadership to investigate Ohio voting irregularities and bring to justice those who would defraud the public of their most basic rights.



Fifth, it is clear to me that election fraud is a national problem. I have instructed my staff to begin compiling preliminary information about election day incidents across the country, and I have also asked the Congressional Research Service to conduct a survey of recent voting irregularities in all fifty states.



Sixth, we must not forget the near complete disenfranchisement of our fellow citizens in the District of Columbia.


Seventh, I plan to again introduce, along with Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, our felony disenfranchisement bill.



As we move forward with these changes, I will continue to solicit your opinions and ideas.



To help me in these efforts, I would ask that you help me get out the word concerning the importance of these efforts, particularly in the face of stiff opposition by Republicans. Among other things, please forward this [information] to your friends, family, and colleagues so that they may learn of my efforts, encourage them to sign up for my email alerts and to visit the website for more updates. You can also complete a petition on my web site, which seeks support for the Conyers/Dodd omnibus election reform legislation.



Thanks again for your help.


Sincerely,

John Conyers, Jr.



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