End Citizens United // Let America Vote today endorsed Senator Chris Van Hollen for re-election in the U.S. Senate race in Maryland.
Throughout his time in the Senate, Senator Van Hollen has been a champion for getting dark money out of politics and fighting corruption in Washington. He is an original author of the DISCLOSE Act, which would end dark money in our elections, has pushed for increased transparency in corporate political spending, fought to overturn the disastrous Citizens United decision, and is a leader in reforming the FEC, ensuring it is an effective watchdog that can enforce tough ethics rules. Senator Van Hollen has also been committed to protecting access to the ballot box, cosponsoring the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to do whatever it takes to ensure every American can make their voice heard in our elections.
“Senator Van Hollen has proven his dedication to fighting corruption on every level, consistently pushing for reform and introducing legislation to fix our broken system. His voice and advocacy have been critical in the effort to get dark money out of politics and ensure our elected officials work for the people, not the special interests,” said End Citizens United // Let America Vote President Tiffany Muller. “Senator Van Hollen will continue to fight for Maryland families and make sure their voices are heard. We’re proud to endorse Senator Van Hollen and look forward to helping him win another term in the Senate.”
“End Citizens United and Let America Vote are essential partners in our work in Congress to protect the right to vote, fight back against discriminatory efforts to disenfranchise Americans, and get dark money out of our politics. That’s why I am so proud to have their strong endorsement today. Throughout my time in public service, I’ve pushed for greater transparency and helped lead the charge for campaign finance reform as the original author of the DISCLOSE Act, which would end the torrents of secret money poisoning our politics. I will continue working in the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Our democracy is on the line, and we must use every option we have to protect it,” said Senator Van Hollen.
ECU // LAV is a leading anti-corruption and voting rights group. The grassroots-funded political action committee raised and spent $65.5 million in the 2020 election cycle to elect candidates fighting to limit the influence of big money in politics and protect the freedom to vote. ECU // LAV has more than four million members nationwide, including over 59,000 in Maryland.
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