Voornaam,

Fifty-five years ago today, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting and establishing what President Obama recently called "one of the crowning achievements of our democracy."

But ever since the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder decision in 2013 gutted critical protections within the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression has been on the rise across America.

Congressman John Lewis spent his life fighting to protect our right to vote. When he died last month, America lost one of our greatest civil rights heroes.

We now have an opportunity to honor John Lewis' life and legacy. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have joined Senators from across the country to introduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore the Voting Rights Act and create more safeguards against voter suppression.

Will you add your name to support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act?

Thank you,

– Oregon Dems

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