Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner introduced Assembly Bill 164 requiring voter identification requirements for Nevada, claiming voter integrity.
Our Secretary of State, Barbara Cegavske, released multiple press releases affirming no voter fraud occurred in Nevada during the last election. Additionally, there has been no credible evidence of a nationwide problem.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization, and myself have researched the impact of such laws. It disenfranchises traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans.
We must be dedicated to ensuring all eligible voters have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. Although Assemblywoman Krasner indicated the State of Nevada’s DMV will provide the poor with “no cost” identification, there is still a cost to the taxpayers. There is also a cost to those who do not have transportation, those who would need to take time off work denying them much needed pay, and to those who are disabled.
I ask you to not support Assembly Bill 164 and to join in current debate to show that it does not serve all Nevadans. Please write to your State Representatives. Original to Gansert and Tolles.
Theresa Hanson says
Assemblywoman Lisa Krasner introduced Assembly Bill 164 requiring voter identification requirements for Nevada, claiming voter integrity.
Our Secretary of State, Barbara Cegavske, released multiple press releases affirming no voter fraud occurred in Nevada during the last election. Additionally, there has been no credible evidence of a nationwide problem.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization, and myself have researched the impact of such laws. It disenfranchises traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans.
We must be dedicated to ensuring all eligible voters have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote. Although Assemblywoman Krasner indicated the State of Nevada’s DMV will provide the poor with “no cost” identification, there is still a cost to the taxpayers. There is also a cost to those who do not have transportation, those who would need to take time off work denying them much needed pay, and to those who are disabled.
I ask you to not support Assembly Bill 164 and to join in current debate to show that it does not serve all Nevadans. Please write to your State Representatives. Original to Gansert and Tolles.