The recent warning from top leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints against straight-ticket voting continues to stir up discussions, debates, even disputes both inside and outside the faith. Here is the text of that letter.
An overhead camera monitors a ballot drop box at Taylorsville City Hall in 2022. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is warning its members against strict party-line voting.The recent warning from top leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints against straight-ticket voting — which they called a “threat to democracy” — continues to stir up discussions, debates, even disputes both inside and outside the faith.
Citizens of the United States have the privilege and duty of electing officeholders and influencing public policy. Participation in the political process affects their communities and nation today and in the future. We urge Latter-day Saints to be active citizens by registering, exercising their right to vote, and engaging in civic affairs, always demonstrating Christlike love and civility in political discourse.
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