Voting and Elections

Washington – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, continued his efforts to reduce the influence of big money in politics by joining as an original co-sponsor of the Government By the People Act (H.R. 20). The bipartisan bill establishes a voluntary, competitive alternative to big money politics in House races by empowering everyday Americans in our elections and providing resources to fight against big, outside spending.

Washington – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement today on the announcement that Miles Rapoport will serve as the new president of Common Cause:

“From his time in Connecticut to his work with Demos, Miles Rapoport has fought to lessen inequality and improve our electoral system. A champion of every voter’s rights, Miles exemplifies the values of Common Cause. I offer my congratulations on his new position and know his experience will serve him well moving forward.”

Hartford – Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate confirmed Democrat Ann Ravel and Republican Lee Goodman to the Federal Election Commission (FEC):

Washington – Today Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the Task Force on Election Reform, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act. The Court's decision strikes down the formula within the Voting Rights Act that determines which states and municipalities with past instances of discrimination must be required to seek approval of changes in voting laws that may affect minority populations, effectively ending the Act's ability to require that approval: