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Join Rep. Saira Draper for a Virtual Voting Rights Conversation

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Emergency #LeadersMatter on Voting Rights in the South

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

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Emerge

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Virtual event; RSVP required via registration link; no parking needed; 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT.

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Rep. Draper will join Southern state leaders for a virtual Emerge forum on voting rights and the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on fair representation.

Emergency #LeadersMatter on Voting Rights in the South

Join Emerge for an important virtual conversation on voting rights in the South featuring Rep. Saira Draper, alongside state leaders from Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, and Louisiana. This event will focus on the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision that weakens protections for fair representation and could have serious consequences for Black voters and communities across the South.

This discussion is open to community members, advocates, supporters, and anyone concerned about the future of democracy. Attendees will hear directly from elected leaders about what this ruling means for representation, political power, and the ongoing work to protect voting rights ahead of critical upcoming elections.

Event details:

  • Date: Wednesday, May 13

  • Time: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT

  • Format: Virtual event

  • Featured speakers: Rep. Saira Draper, Sen. London Lamar, Sen. Merika Coleman, Sen. Tameika Isaac Devine, and Sen. Mandie Landry

  • RSVP: Register here

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Information about the upcoming Elections

The November 3, 2026 elections will be critical for Georgia’s future. Review the Democrats running for statewide office, and remember to vote all the way down your ballot. Supporting the statewide candidates AND your local representatives is crucial. Flipping a chamber would allow us to pass meaningful legislation that helps hardworking Georgians. It would also allow us to push back against likely efforts to redraw maps this December.

What you can do now

  • Confirm your voter registration and make any necessary updates by October 5.
  • Make a plan to vote—and encourage your friends and family to do the same. I strongly recommend voting early in person if possible. Early voting offers flexibility (you may vote at any early voting site in your county), helps avoid long lines, provides time to resolve issues, and reduces the risk of encountering disruptions at your polling place.
  • There is good additional voting guidance at the Democratic Party of Georgia website.
  • Voters with disabilities can find excellent information on voting rights, accessibility tools, and available resources at REV UP Georgia.

If you can do more

Volunteers are urgently needed. You can serve as a poll worker, poll watcher, or support the Voter Protection Hotline. Learn more about voter protection volunteering.

If you have concerns or questions, call the Voter Protection Hotline at 888-730-5816.

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