McBath refuses corporate PAC money and is a fierce advocate for democratic reform
Handel’s campaign has accepted over $500,000 from corporate PACs and has a history of undermining Georgians’ right to vote
Congresswoman Lucy McBath took on Voter Suppression Hall of Shame Karen Handel in the first and only debate for the state’s Sixth Congressional District today. On the backdrop of hours-long wait times and voting machine malfunctions at the start of early voting yesterday, it’s clear Karen Handel’s legacy of suppressing Georgians’ right to vote prevails.
“As Georgia’s Secretary of State and ex-Congresswoman, Karen Handel focused on disenfranchising voters, especially voters of color, and misusing taxpayer dollars for personal use,” said End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller. “Now, laughably, Karen Handel is asking the people of Georgia to put her back in public office. Congresswoman Lucy McBath has been a leader in Congress in the fight against Washington corruption and voter suppression by supporting comprehensive, democractic reforms. McBath is putting the needs of Georgians ahead of corporate interests and fighting to protect their right to vote. We’ll make sure voters remember that this November.”
Congresswoman McBath won this battleground district in 2018 by rejecting corporate PAC money and by committing to put Georgians interests first. She has worked in Congress to make voting easier and more secure for Georgians. Meanwhile, Karen Handel’s tenure as Secretary of State is remembered for her voter suppression tactics. Handel continues undermining voting rights to this day by parroting false claims made by President Trump to sow fear in voters and is trying to rig the system for her big donors and corporate special interests.
Here are a few highlights of legislation Congresswoman McBath has passed to root out corruption and protect Georgians’ right to vote:
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For The People Act (H.R.1): The most sweeping anti-corruption, voting rights, and ethics reform legislation in a generation. It would expand Americans’ access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of Big Money in politics, increase transparency, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants.
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Voting Rights and Advancement Act (H.R. 4): This bill protects voters from disenfranchisement in states with a history of voter suppression and requires preclearance by the Department of Justice or U.S. District Court before changes can be enforced.
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The SAFE Act (H.R. 2722): The Securing America’s Federal Elections (SAFE) Act, this bill protects election security and establishes requirements for voting systems to enhance the accessibility of voting for individuals with disabilities, voters whose primary language is not English, and voters with difficulties in literacy.
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The SHIELD Act (H.R.4617): The Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, establishes a requirement for political campaigns to report election interference from foreign entities and limits political spending and election interference by foreign entities.
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