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10 Ways To Fix Our Democracy
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How to Fix
Gerrymandering:
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PROBLEM:
Every 10 years after a census, our elected officials, in both parties, draw district lines around voters to skew elections in their favor.
SOLUTION:
END GERRYMANDERING by establishing a non-partisan, independent redistricting commission without conflicts of interest and making redistricting an open and fair process.
Why Vote by Mail is A
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PROBLEM:
Current restrictions on absentee voting prevent many Texans from voting. This year an unprecedented number will be affected. Voters should never be forced to choose between their right to vote and their health and the health of others.
SOLUTION:
VOTE BY MAIL should be an option available (since we can Register to Vote by mail) to every Texan, not just those that meet specific criteria. Expanding the existing practice will guarantee fair, convenient, and safe elections for everyone.
Why the Origin of Laws
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PROBLEM:
Corporations have created “Bill Factories” where they write one bill, then create copies for individual states, which legislators pass while concealing the origins and authorship from the public.
SOLUTION:
REVEAL THE WRITERS before bills are brought to a vote. Knowing who will benefit from the passage of a law should be transparent to voters and legislators.
Why Texas Votes Should
Be Secure & Backed Up:
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PROBLEM:
Malfunctions and vulnerabilities plague our archaic voting systems, leaving Texans with no paper backup and no way to verify the accuracy and security of our vote.
SOLUTION:
MODERNIZE ELECTIONS with new standardized voting systems and security-enhanced machines that generate a paper trail. Perform random recounts to verify the integrity of voting systems and our votes.
How to Solve Party
Polarization:
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PROBLEM:
Conventional elections create party polarization and leave voters dissatisfied with their choice of candidates and "winners" who didn't receive majority support.
SOLUTION:
RANKING YOUR CANDIDATES will reduce party polarization. Giving voters more choices without the "spoiler effect" will promote positive campaigning, increase voter satisfaction, and eliminate costly runoffs as election victories require a majority vote.
How Texas Can Increase
Voter Turnout:
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PROBLEM:
Polling location closures, limited polling options, and restrictive polling legislation create barriers for many Texans, denying them equal access to exercise their right to vote.
SOLUTION:
BAN THE BARRIERS that prevent suburban, rural, assisted living and college communities from conveniently voting. Overturn laws like the statewide closure of all temporary polling locations which resulted in unrealistic travel distances and unreasonably long lines for many Texas voters.
Why Money Shouldn't
Influence Our Laws:
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PROBLEM:
Paid lobbyists influence our elected officials with campaign donations, and lucrative job offers after they leave office. In exchange, while in office, politicians pass laws that favor the special interests of lobbyists.
SOLUTION:
LIMIT THE LOBBYISTS by prohibiting paid lobbyists from donating to — or fundraising for — incumbents and candidates and prohibit politicians from accepting paid positions as private sector lobbyists.
How Texas Should
Register to Vote:
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PROBLEM:
Our outdated voter registration system results in errors, inefficiencies and wasted taxpayer dollars that fuel partisan disputes over the integrity of voter rolls.
SOLUTION:
RETHINK REGISTRATION by implementing Automatic, Online, and Same Day Registration to ensure that every eligible citizen can register to vote in a convenient, fair, secure, and less costly way.
Why Texas Should Have
Publicly Funded
Elections:
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PROBLEM:
Candidates need access to deep-pocketed donors to run for office. As a result, those who are elected typically serve those wealthy donors rather than the people they represent.
SOLUTION:
CLEAN UP ELECTIONS by adopting small donor programs that would allow for a greater diversity of candidates and more competitive races.
Why Texas Needs to Pay
More Attention:
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PROBLEM:
The decades-long decline in public engagement has contributed to a decline in the public's influence over which policies our representatives enact and whose interests are served.
SOLUTION:
TUNE in TEXAS by creating opportunities to involve citizens in the political process. Programs aimed at informing the public and inviting them to collaborate with their representatives empower constituents and builds trust in our democracy.
10 Ways To Fix Our Democracy
Flip Cards
Click the arrows to
view 10 nonpartisan
solutions
How to Fix
Gerrymandering:
Every 10 years after a census, our elected officials, in both parties, draw district lines around voters to skew elections in their favor.
END GERRYMANDERING by establishing a non-partisan, independent redistricting commission without conflicts of interest and making redistricting an open and fair process.
Why Vote by Mail is A
Good Thing:
Current restrictions on absentee voting prevent many Texans from voting. This year an unprecedented number will be affected. Voters should never be forced to choose between their right to vote and their health and the health of others.
VOTE BY MAIL should be an option available (since we can Register to Vote by mail) to every Texan, not just those that meet specific criteria. Expanding the existing practice will guarantee fair, convenient, and safe elections for everyone.
Why the Origin of Laws
Should Be Transparent:
Corporations have created “Bill Factories” where they write one bill, then create copies for individual states, which legislators pass while concealing the origins and authorship from the public.
REVEAL THE WRITERS before bills are brought to a vote. Knowing who will benefit from the passage of a law should be transparent to voters and legislators.
Why Texas Votes Should
Be Secure & Backed Up:
Malfunctions and vulnerabilities plague our archaic voting systems, leaving Texans with no paper backup and no way to verify the accuracy and security of our vote.
MODERNIZE ELECTIONS with new standardized voting systems and security-enhanced machines that generate a paper trail. Perform random recounts to verify the integrity of voting systems and our votes.
How to Solve Party
Polarization:
Conventional elections create party polarization and leave voters dissatisfied with their choice of candidates and "winners" who didn't receive majority support.
RANKING YOUR CANDIDATES will reduce party polarization. Giving voters more choices without the "spoiler effect" will promote positive campaigning, increase voter satisfaction, and eliminate costly runoffs as election victories require a majority vote.
How Texas Can
Increase Voter Turnout:
Polling location closures, limited polling options, and restrictive polling legislation create barriers for many Texans, denying them equal access to exercise their right to vote.
BAN THE BARRIERS that prevent suburban, rural, assisted living and college communities from conveniently voting. Overturn laws like the statewide closure of all temporary polling locations which resulted in unrealistic travel distances and unreasonably long lines for many Texas voters.
Why Money Shouldn't
Influence Our Laws:
Paid lobbyists influence our elected officials with campaign donations, and lucrative job offers after they leave office. In exchange, while in office, politicians pass laws that favor the special interests of lobbyists.
LIMIT THE LOBBYISTS by prohibiting paid lobbyists from donating to — or fundraising for — incumbents and candidates and prohibit politicians from accepting paid positions as private sector lobbyists.
How Texas Should
Register to Vote:
Our outdated voter registration system results in errors, inefficiencies and wasted taxpayer dollars that fuel partisan disputes over the integrity of voter rolls.
RETHINK REGISTRATION by implementing Automatic, Online, and Same Day Registration to ensure that every eligible citizen can register to vote in a convenient, fair, secure, and less costly way.
Why Texas Should Have
Publicly Funded
Elections:
Candidates need access to deep-pocketed donors to run for office. As a result, those who are elected typically serve those wealthy donors rather than the people they represent.
CLEAN UP ELECTIONS by adopting small donor programs that would allow for a greater diversity of candidates and more competitive races.
Why Texas Needs to Pay
More Attention:
The decades-long decline in public engagement has contributed to a decline in the public's influence over which policies our representatives enact and whose interests are served.
TUNE in TEXAS by creating opportunities to involve citizens in the political process. Programs aimed at informing the public and inviting them to collaborate with their representatives empower constituents and builds trust in our democracy.
You CAN still vote if you ARE registered in Texas but not registered at your current address. See A or B
A) If you moved within the same county:
If you vote early - between 10/13 and 10/31 - you can vote anywhere in your county with a regular ballot.
B) If you moved to a different county:
It varies from county to county - in most counties, you must vote at a main early voting place and only for elections shared between your new and previous county.
To be safe, we suggest calling your county clerk's office
You CAN change your mind and vote in person, if you bring your Absentee Ballot with you.
HEADS UP - you will need to surrender your absentee ballot to the deputy Early Vote clerk or presiding election judge. That's it!!
You may be asked to sign a written cancellation request.
You CAN bring someone to assist you, if you need help with
NOTE: Your assistance cannot be your employer or union
To vote, you'll need to present:
NOTE: Most be unexpired OR expired up to 4 years.
ID CAN be expired more than 4 years if you are 70 years or older.
An election officer is NOT PERMITTED to question the reasonableness of anyone's impediment to getting an ID.
If you don't have any of those, do this...
1) Request a "Reasonable Impediment Declaration" from a poll attendant.
2) Present one of these:
i.e. an out-of-state license, a government employee ID.
Reasonable Impediments:
You cannot promote any party or candidate. So:
Bring snack and water just in case.
No phones or recording devices are allowed INSIDE a polling place.
If you need a sample ballot to reference:
Can I still vote if I don't bring any ID to my polling location?
YES, as long as you are a registered voter, you may cast a provisional ballot.
BUT, for your ballot to count, you must appear at your county voter registar' office within 6 calendar days after the election. Present an acceptable ID, supporting form of ID and a signed "Reasonable Impediment Declaration" or if applicable, qualify for an exemption.
Can I still vote if I the name on my ID doesn't match the name the election offical has?
YES, but your ballot type will depend on how similar the names are:
Can I stil vote, if the address on my ID doesn' match my voter registration address?
Yes
Election officials will also look at whether other information on the presented ID matches elements on the official list of registered voters, such as the voter's residence and date of birth.
If anyone is being unfair or intimidating, report them immediately.