Trump’s Mail Voting Order Won’t Intimidate Texas Voters

“The U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding mail in voting confirms that the conservative justices are nothing but Trump lackeys, much like our Governor, Lt. Governor and current Attorney General. Texas voters should not be intimidated by the Trump administration's attempts to make voting more difficult. Texas, unlike the majority of states, has already sent its voter roll data to the Department of Justice (since Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton waste no time appeasing their boss); therefore, voters who choose to vote by mail can do so. Even the justices reasoned that states are free to ignore the “approved” voter lists returned to them by the Trump administration.  The Trump administration is attempting to exert unprecedented federal control over voter information and election procedures, areas that constitutionally fall under state jurisdiction, and that legal battle is far from over. We will not be afraid to save democracy. 

Make sure you are registered to vote and have a plan to cast your ballot. If you are eligible to vote by mail, if possible, consider delivering your ballot on Election Day to your elections administration office. Once mailed or delivered, follow your county's instructions and track your ballot to ensure it is received and processed. We encourage you to vote, whether during early voting - Oct. 19-30 - on Election Day itself Nov. 3, or if you are eligible, by mail. We must show the current administration that its attempt to make voting more difficult has failed.” 

Kendall Scudder, Texas Democratic Party Chairman

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