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Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Passage of Early Voting Legislation

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019


House Bill 38

DOVER, Del.Governor John Carney on Tuesday released the following statement on the vote in the Delaware House of Representatives to pass House Bill 38, which would allow in-person early voting at least 10 days before an election:

“Voting is our most fundamental right as Americans. We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice heard at the ballot box. Thank you to members of the House for supporting this bill, and to Representative Bentz for his leadership on this important issue. I look forward to continued discussions with members of the General Assembly about additional legislation that would make it easier for Delawareans to have a say in the future of our state and country, and exercise their fundamental right to vote.”

Read more about Governor Carney’s support for voting reforms.

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Governor Carney Releases Statement on House Passage of Early Voting Legislation

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019


House Bill 38

DOVER, Del.Governor John Carney on Tuesday released the following statement on the vote in the Delaware House of Representatives to pass House Bill 38, which would allow in-person early voting at least 10 days before an election:

“Voting is our most fundamental right as Americans. We should make it easier – not harder – for all Delawareans to participate in our democratic process, and have their voice heard at the ballot box. Thank you to members of the House for supporting this bill, and to Representative Bentz for his leadership on this important issue. I look forward to continued discussions with members of the General Assembly about additional legislation that would make it easier for Delawareans to have a say in the future of our state and country, and exercise their fundamental right to vote.”

Read more about Governor Carney’s support for voting reforms.

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Related news:
Governor Carney: Let’s Remove Barriers to Voting
Support Voting Reforms

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Related Topics:  , , , , ,


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