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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Roanoke Rally Issues Call to Action on Voting Rights
Congress has had an urgent task on its plate for two years now, yet it has failed to act. Read more
Shelby County and the Power of the SCOTUS Swing Vote
Two years ago today, the Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow to the Voting Rights Act in its Shelby County... Read more
Project Vote Urges Lawmakers to Support New Voting Rights Bill
Project Vote submitted a letter today to urge members of Congress to support the Voting Rights Advancement Act Read more
Mass. and Va. Adopt Beneficial Voting Policies This Week
Massachusetts and Virginia adopted policies that would make voter registration and voting accessible to more citizens this week. Read more
Voting Rights Advocates Settle Long-Running Voter Registration Suit
MassHealth, EOHHS, and SOC Agree To Remedy NVRA Compliance Problems Read more
Florida Adopts Online Registration, Effective 2017
Florida now joins more than two-dozen other states in offering the opportunity to register to vote online. Read more
Texas Fails to Help Citizens Register to Vote Under Law
Today, a pre-litigation notice letter was sent to the Texas Secretary of State on behalf of a number of Texas citizens. Read more
Voter Registration Law Helps Close Disparities in Voter Turnout
A recent article in Bloomberg View highlights some of work conducted by Project Vote and our partners to further the implementation and goals of the NVRA. Read more
New Organizing Institute and Project Vote Announce New Home for DECC
“DECC is a vital piece of the voter engagement infrastructure, and a critical bridge between engagement efforts and ongoing community organizing,” said Amy Busefink, deputy director of Project Vote. Read more
Indiana Election Bill Could be Confusing for Students
An omnibus election bill that is moving through the Indiana legislature could pose a risk of intimidating student voters. Read more