Vote.org Statement on Mail Ballot Executive Order

Vote.org CEO Andrea Hailey issued the following statement in response to the Executive Order issued today restricting mail-in voting access:

“This executive order represents a troubling departure from our nation’s democratic principles. The policy does not advance election security, it advances voter suppression.

“A government controlled eligibility list, one that operates without transparency or due process, fundamentally contradicts American values. Eligible voters should never fear being quietly removed from voting rolls without clear notification or the opportunity to remedy the situation. This approach mirrors authoritarian practices, not the protections we expect in a democracy where voting is a fundamental right.

“The evidence is clear: noncitizen voting and voter fraud remain vanishingly rare occurrences in American elections. Yet we continue to see these manufactured concerns weaponized to restrict access to the ballot. The real danger lies in systems where eligible voters can be quietly disenfranchised by administrative decisions beyond their control.

“At Vote.org, we have spent multiple election cycles using technology to empower eligible voters: to help them register, understand their options, and cast their ballots. We have witnessed firsthand the profound barriers that already exist for millions of Americans seeking to vote. This executive order adds another layer of uncertainty and risk.

“We stand with the millions of Americans who believe voting should be accessible, not gatekept. We will continue our work to ensure every eligible voter can participate in our democracy.”

About Vote.org 

Vote.org is a 501(c)(3) that uses technology to simplify voter participation and increase turnout nationwide. It is the largest nonpartisan voter registration and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) technology platform in the United States. Through corporate and nonprofit partnerships, a large-scale community of grassroots donors, diverse coalition building, and digital outreach, Vote.org leverages innovative solutions that help eligible voters register, understand their options, and successfully cast a ballot. These efforts have established Vote.org as the most trusted and accessible online resource for voter registration and election information, providing clear, reliable guidance at scale so voters can access accurate information when, where, and how they need it.