The NAACP has announced a $20 million “Get Out The Vote” campaign ahead of November’s midterm elections.
According to the press release, the campaign is a response to the “Supreme Court’s rulings that gutted the Voting Rights Act.” Also, the “racial gerrymandering across the South.”
Dominik Whitehead, NAACP’s Chief of Field, Membership Growth, shared details about the campaign.
“At a time when voting rights, civil liberties, immigrant communities, and historically marginalized communities continue to face attacks, this anniversary marks an opportunity to come together. And fight for a future that serves all people. A future rooted in justice, democracy, dignity, and our shared humanity,” said Whitehead.
THE NAACP IS STANDING AGAINST ‘RACIAL GERRYMANDERING
“Donald Trump’s authoritarian regime has attempted to terminate the 14th Amendment, racially gerrymander states across the South, and federalize elections against the framework set by the Constitution. November’s midterm election is our chance to not only put a stop to Trump’s madness. But to advance policies that serve the people, not just the billionaire class.”
NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson said its goal is to elect officials “who will stand against President Trump’s agenda.”
“By turning out the vote, we can all help put an end to Donald Trump’s assaults on our communities. And the rights we’ve secured through immense struggle, and begin to build a future that actually serves our needs. From having accessible healthcare, affordable housing, and getting a good education,” said Johnson.
“We’re launching this campaign on our nation’s 250th anniversary. And investing more than we’ve ever invested in a midterm cycle — because this is a pivotal moment for our democracy,” Johnson continued. “The future of this country needs to finally serve the people. And not the wealthy at the top who couldn’t care less about those who actually built this nation with blood, sweat, and tears.”
Additionally, the NAACP scored a major victory when a federal judge blocked the USPS from implementing Trump’s unconstitutional mail-in Executive Order.