In 49 out of 50 states, participating in the American democratic process requires an important first step: registering to vote.
Throughout American history, however, voter registration has frequently been used as a bureaucratic hurdle placed between eligible Americans and the ballot box.
That’s why Project Vote works across the country to ensure simple, fair, equitable voter registration policies that make it easier, not harder, for eligible citizens to register to vote.
From fighting laws that place unfair restrictions on community-based voter registration drives, to advocating for innovations like Automatic Voter Registration, Online Registration, Same-Day Registration, and Permanent-Portable Registration, Project Vote wants to make sure that every eligible American can register to vote.
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Colorado county clerks baffled by Gessler non-citizen voter registration claims
Non-citizen voting is a fashionable political theme these days, but it has no basis in reality, said Project Vote attorney Estelle Rogers. Read more
Florida Voting Laws Challenged By Justice Department
The Department of Justice filed court papers requesting a trial for new voting laws in Florida, some of which limit early voting and restrict the registration of new voters. Read more
For State Elections Officials, a Slow Move Online
Project Vote has drafted proposals under which voters could register online and then supply their signature when voting, as is practiced for registering by mail. Read more
Group Files Suit Over Texas Voter Registration Law
A national non-partisan group has filed a lawsuit to block new Texas laws that make it harder to register people to vote. Read more
Voting rights group files suit over Texas registration practices
"A developing body of state practices and provisions targeted at voter registration activities is endangering the rights of many Texas voters," the lawsuit alleges. Read more
Multiple States Considering Legislation To Increase Voting Rights
Courtesy of Project Vote, here is a rundown of some of the state legislation being introduced that will improve, rather than hinder, access to the polls: Read more
Best Of: ACLU, Project Vote highlight legislator’s remarks in letter to Department of Justice
n a letter sent to the DOJ, the ACLU of Florida and Project Vote decried the Florida Legislature’s overhaul of state election rules. Read more
Voting Laws: Michigan Legislation Could Restrict Voter Registration, Absentee Voters
Project Vote and other groups involved with voting rights brought testimony to the Senate last week, claiming the bills don't solve current voting problems but rather address "phantom problems" and cause confusion. Read more
How Florida’s new elections law may impact the youth vote
This week, a New Smyrna Beach high school teacher becoming embroiled in possible legal problems because she preregistered high school students to vote. Read more
29 interveners join Fla. election law challenge
Civil rights groups and labor unions are among 29 interveners joining Florida's election law case as defendants. Read more