EAC - Voluntary Voting System Guidelines

Name : | Jenny Rose Flanagan
Organization : | Colorado Common Cause
Post Date : | 9/30/2005
General Comments
Comment : | Thank you for the opportunity to testify before the Election Assistance Commission. The EAC has the unique opportunity to be a beacon of information for election administrators across the country to assist in ensuring US elections are accessible, accurate and accountable. We commend your efforts and look forward to a continued effective working relationship. Common Cause and Voting Common Cause was founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process. We now have more than 250,000 members and 38 state organizations. Throughout its 35-year history, Common Cause has dedicated itself to making the political process more fair, open, and accountable to citizens and to a belief that a healthy democracy requires not only fair and just laws governing the political process, but also an active and engaged citizenry. For most citizens, voting is the most tangible way to participate. By voting, people show they trust democracy to honor the will of the people. But trust in the democratic process has declined among too many citizens and even some elected officials. This lack of trust was the impetus for election reform legislation being passed around the country. [Statements submitted at EAC public hearing, August 23, 2005, Denver, CO]