Ask your state representative to cosponsor and vote YES on Support Voting in Prison (SB828) which permits all qualified Illinois residents to vote—even if they are incarcerated.  Do this before April 1

Background

The right to vote is a fundamental right of the citizen.
"Ninety-five percent of people in prison return to their communities. Having strong ties to the community through civic engagement, specifically voting, increases the ability for reintegration, reducing recidivism, and making communities safer. " (Chicago Votes)

Learn more about this bill sb828factsheet2.docx.pdf

League POSITION

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. (Impact on Issues, page 23)