Voting Rights
Bill: HB 1525 and HB 2895
LWVMO SUPPORTS these bills.
Short Description: Reinstate the presidential preference primary in Missouri.
Status of the Bills: Scheduled for Executive Session, Monday April 22 at 4:30 PM in the Elections and Elected Officials Committee.
Talking points:
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A presidential primary encourages participation, especially relative to the time-consuming caucus system which is not readily accessible for students, parents, shift workers and the disabled
Link to the bill summary: HB 1525 HB 2895
Call to action:
5 for Democracy: Email committee members by clicking on their pictures (this will take you to their individual websites where you can fill out the form to email them) HERE
LWV Position: Support electoral systems at each level of government that encourage participation, are verifiable and auditable, and enhance representation for all voters. (Impact on Issues 2022-2024, p11)
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