Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Make the Ballot Box More Accessible

New legislation would ensure voters have access to a polling location in their area for federal elections.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Polling Place Standards Act that would provide a minimum number of polling places for voters to cast a ballot in an election for Federal office and to ensure that such polling places are not concentrated in a specific area, and for other purposes.

Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said:

“Voting is a constitutional right, and no one should have to wait for hours or travel miles just to cast a ballot. Yet for decades, polling place closures have been used to make voting harder and silence communities.

As Trump and his allies continue trying to undermine our democracy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Congress must ensure every eligible voter has a fair opportunity to cast a ballot and have their voice heard. That’s why I’m introducing the Polling Place Standards Act to establish a national standard to polling place access ensuring where you live never determines whether you can exercise your constitutional right to vote.”

The bill is endorsed by Democracy Defenders Action.

What the Bill Does 

The Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act would require states and local governments to provide 1 polling place or vote center (a polling place that accepts a ballot cast for a Federal Election from any voter regardless of the precinct of such voter), for every 2000 registered voters. 

This formula allows for a clear standard across the country, in rural and urban areas alike. And these new polling places would be required to be located in geographically diverse areas and not be concentrated in a certain part of a locality. 

Click here to read the text of the Polling Place Standards Act. 

Click here to read the one-pager on the Polling Place Standards Act.