Issue Position: Expansion of voting access and civic engagement

Issue Position

Our state works for all of us when we use our voices. This means voting in local, state, and federal elections, and understanding how each level of government impacts us. I would support expanding voter access, including:

-Investigating inequalities in the number of constituents served by polling places that create barriers to voting

-Adopting expanded vote-by-mail options

-Investing resources in supporting voter registration and engagement programs

In addition, I would seek to improve transparency and reach of communications regarding the work of the General Assembly. I would also investigate ways to make the legislative process, including public comment and testimony, more accessible to more Rhode Islanders, being respectful of time, cost, and childcare barriers that keep many people from having their voices heard at the State House.

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