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Wells Fargo Calls for Federal Holiday to Vote
“Wells Fargo supports the right of every American to exercise their voice by voting. This is a key pillar of our democracy and we oppose legislation that attempts to limit this right or is discriminatory in nature.
Charlie Scharf, CEO of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) issued the following statement regarding voter rights on April 1:
“Wells Fargo supports the right of every American to exercise their voice by voting. This is a key pillar of our democracy and we oppose legislation that attempts to limit this right or is discriminatory in nature. We also encourage Congress to establish Federal Election Day as a national holiday, thereby establishing the importance of this right.
“As an employer, Wells Fargo provided paid time off for voting in the last presidential election. We also enhanced efforts to promote voter turnout by holding registration events at Wells Fargo locations, supporting third-party Get-Out-the-Vote campaigns, and utilizing our brand channels to encourage participation in our nation’s electoral process.”
