U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-Hartford) and Steve Israel of New York are introducing legislation “to move Election Day from the first Tuesday in November to the first full weekend of that month in an effort to make it easier for Americans to vote” CBS news reported.
“By moving Election Day from a single day in the middle of the work week to a full weekend, we are encouraging more working Americans to participate. Our democracy will be best served when our leaders are elected by as many Americans as possible,” said co-sponsor Steve Israel of New York.
“Added John Larson of Connecticut, the other sponsor: “As a representative democracy, voting is a fundamental responsibility for all Americans and the system should be as accessible as possible for as many as possible. Unfortunately, the system we have now was designed to meet our country’s needs over 160 years ago and it no longer makes any sense. It’s time we stop making people choose between exercising their responsibility to vote, and meeting their everyday obligations.”
What a great move to permit more Americans to vote. Other countries have similar laws that permit voting on more than one day.
