A letter to my state representative
To : The Honorable Derrick Jackson Re: House Bill 191 , by Representatives Kendrick of the 93rd, Stover of the 71st, Stovall of the 74th, and Jones of the 91st Dear Representative Jackson, My name is Danny Dolan, and I am a voter in your district. I am writing to ask for your support for GA HB 191. This bill would bring much-needed reform to Georgia's ballot access laws. Ballot access is a civil rights issue. This most recent election spotlighted the importance of making sure every eligible voter has the right to cast a ballot. Unfortunately, many of our ballots have a shocking lack of choices. A ballot with no options does nothing to give the voter a voice. Georgia's ballot access laws are commonly regarded as the most onerous in the nation. These laws keep independent voices out of the conversation. Even when they have no chance of winning, independent candidates can perform an important role in raising the quality of political debate. An independent candidate can simul