Category: Same-Day Registration

Newly Elected Minnesota Legislators Announce Intent to make Voting More Difficult

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Minnesota has some of the most progressive voter registration laws in the country, laws like same day registration and vouching,... Read more

Early Voting Reduces Turnout, Unless Combined with Same-Day Registration

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Rising early voting participation in recent election cycles has decreased voter turnout in general, putting Election Day on the fast... Read more

Archaic Voter Registration Procedures Leave Citizens Behind

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Access to voter registration—the basis of democratic participation—is still limited in the 21st century by overly restrictive, “horse-and-buggy” laws across... Read more

Election Legislation Hearings of the Week

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Hearings for important election bills are scheduled as follows: Read more

Maryland Legislature Adopts Bill to Enfranchise Youth

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On Monday, the Maryland General Assembly concluded its business for the 2010 legislative session. Though several promising pieces of legislation... Read more

Election Day Registration May Help Enfranchise Most Populated State in the Nation

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With a population of more than 30 million, California is one of the lowest ranking states in voter registration rates.... Read more

N.M. Legislature Adjourns Before Voting on Election Day Registration Bill

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After a month in session, the New Mexico Legislature adjourned last week on February 18, 2010. This year session began... Read more

New Memos Assess Election Laws in 11 States

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In preparation for the 2010 legislative season, Project Vote’s Election Administration (EA) Program is releasing a series of election administration... Read more