Brandon Presley on Government Reform

	Brandon Presley on Government Reform

Voting is as much a privilege as a right

Voting Rules

Brandon Presley (D): Ease. "Voting is as much a privilege as a right. Thanks to... those who fought in the struggle to expand those rights to everyone." On ex-felons voting, "it's important for nonviolent offenders to have a chance for their voting rights to be restored."
Tate Reeves (R): Tighten. Signed a bill setting tighter restrictions on who can gather and deliver other people's absentee ballots. "I will also do everything in my power to make sure universal mail-in voting and no-excuse early voting are not allowed in MS."

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2023 Mississippi Senate race , Aug 8, 2024

Expand enforcement of lobbying, campaign finance regulations

Presley called for state leaders to reform Mississippi's notoriously lax campaign finance laws and expand the role of the state's Ethics Commission to enforce lobbying and campaign contribution regulations. The Democratic candidate has made ethics reform a central part of his statewide campaign, and he has called on lawmakers to pass laws that ban state officials from raising money while the Legislature is in session. Source: Mississippi Today on 2023 Mississippi Gubernatorial race , Jun 6, 2023

Campaign set up voter protection hotline to ensure rights

The Presley for Governor campaign is launching a voter protection hotline. "The voter protection hotline is a critical resource for Mississippians so they can exercise their right to vote," said Nick Cosmo, Voter Protection Director for the campaign. "Whether it is a question about voter registration, how to vote, or any assistance Mississippians may need, our team will be ready to help Mississippians exercise their fundamental right to vote." Source: Press release "Hotline": 2023 MS Governor campaign website , Apr 19, 2023

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