Petition: No guns at the polls

I just delivered more than 210,000 signatures from Common Cause members like you. [Sign the petition: Tell Congress that voters deserve to cast their ballots without fear or intimidation. >>]( {NAME}, I just delivered more than 210,000 signatures from Common Cause members like you to Speaker Mike Johnson’s office, calling for a ban on guns at polling places nationwide – but we're not done yet.  [Photo of Aaron Scherb, Common Cause Senior Director of Legislative Affairs, delivering petition signatures.]( We deserve a safe and welcoming experience as we cast our ballots in this election and beyond. But in years past we’ve seen reports of people openly carrying weapons as voters go to the polls – intimidating everyday Americans who are just doing their civic duty. That's why Common Cause is taking bold action to protect voters. Just this year, we helped pass laws restricting guns at polling places in New Mexico and Massachusetts – and with your help, we can bring this solution to every state in the nation. [It’s not too late to add your name – we must urge Congress to make this a priority now and in future sessions. Sign the petition: We must be able to vote without fear. Guns do NOT belong at polling places. >>]( [SIGN THE PETITION]( {NAME}, you still have a chance to remind Congress that voting is meant to be an act of hope – NOT fear. Here’s what some of your fellow Common Cause members have shared:  “Although I am a firm believer in the second amendment, there is no place for firearms at the polling station.” - Jake from WI “As a long-term poll worker, it's unbelievable that one should even have to bring up this subject. It's just simple common sense.” - JoAnn from NY “Voters and poll place workers feeling safe is fundamental to a democracy.” - Barbara from OR “I am a veteran, and I support this petition to keep weapons away from polling places. Intimidation is not freedom.” - Gregory from IN “Banning guns at polling places is just common sense. People should be able to vote without fear or intimidation, and election workers should be able to serve without fear or intimidation.” - Virginia from IA They’re right – no matter what you think about gun safety laws, banning guns at the polls is a commonsense step that every American who loves democracy should be able to agree on right now. Our democracy works best when every voter feels safe and empowered. [{NAME}, if you agree Congress MUST prioritize making every polling place a gun-free zone in this legislative session and the next, add your name to our petition today >>]( Together, we can ensure that every American can vote without fear. Thanks for all you do, Aaron Scherb, Senior Director of Legislative Affairs and the team at Common Cause Common Cause’s work to defend and strengthen our democracy is powered by members like you. [You can use this link to unsubscribe or let us know you'd like to receive fewer emails from us.]( Common Cause 805 Fifteenth Street NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 202.833.1200 [commoncause.org]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Make a Donation]( Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Common Cause, please [click here](.