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Advocacy

Project Vote Testifies Against Call for Potentially Illegal Voter Purge
By Project Vote April 24, 2017

A “conservative legal watchdog group” has targeted Maryland’s largest county in its latest effort to force election officials to purge... Read more

Staff Posts

Matt Masterson is 50 Percent Correct
By Michael Slater April 14, 2017

The EAC chair is right: There is very little voter fraud in America, but he’s far off base in claiming that evidence of voter suppression is “virtually non-existent.” Read more

In the States

The Responsible Way to Increase Voter Access: Same Day Registration
By Brian McWalters April 13, 2017

Same day registration is known to boost voter turnout and keep voter rolls clean. Why aren't more states passing and implementing SDR laws? Read more

Blog Filters

Project Vote to Close Its Doors on May 31st

By Project Vote May 25, 2017

It is with great sadness—but also tremendous pride in our accomplishments—that Project Vote announces we will be suspending operations indefinitely. Read more

Voter Suppression Bill is Moving in New Hampshire

By Amy Busefink May 3, 2017

The New Hampshire House is considering a bill that will make registering to vote more difficult for students and low-income people. Read more

How Data and Science Can Inform Policymaking

By LaShonda Brenson May 1, 2017

In an era when people are marching to defend science, it's vital to understand how data and science can be used to affect change through policy. Read more

Third Circuit Panel Hears Oral Arguments on Voter Purge Case

By Archita Taylor April 27, 2017

A panel of Third Circuit Court of Appeals judges heard oral arguments on a Philadelphia voter purge case. Read more

Project Vote Joins the Call for a Clean Budget

By Project Vote April 26, 2017

Project Vote has joined the Clean Budget Coalition to oppose undemocratic, unrelated policies that are tacked on must-pass spending bills. Read more

Project Vote Testifies Against Call for Potentially Illegal Voter Purge

By Project Vote April 24, 2017

A “conservative legal watchdog group” has targeted Maryland’s largest county in its latest effort to force election officials to purge... Read more

Despite Supporters’ Advice, Sessions Faces Uphill Battle in Denying Racial Voter Discrimination

April 18, 2017

Attorney General Sessions' supporters claim voter protection laws are unnecessary, though recent cases against voter suppression laws prove otherwise. Read more

Matt Masterson is 50 Percent Correct

By Michael Slater April 14, 2017

The EAC chair is right: There is very little voter fraud in America, but he’s far off base in claiming that evidence of voter suppression is “virtually non-existent.” Read more

The Responsible Way to Increase Voter Access: Same Day Registration

By Brian McWalters April 13, 2017

Same day registration is known to boost voter turnout and keep voter rolls clean. Why aren't more states passing and implementing SDR laws? Read more

Texas Court Rules “Motor Voter” Applies to Online Transactions, Too

By Niyati Shah April 12, 2017

A court has ruled that the "Motor Voter" law means people using DMV services online must get the same voter registration services as those going in-person. Read more