The Future of American Democracy
Despite significant gains in voter turnout over the last decade, young people still lag behind in terms of representation within the American electorate, and are among the populations most vulnerable to voting rights rollbacks.
The fundamental fact of our electoral process is that one cannot vote if one is not registered. The first step in ensuring that young people cease to be underrepresented in the electorate is to institutionalize access to voter registration.
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Model Testimony: Preregistration
This document provides a template for lawmakers and other interested parties to draft bills in support of preregistration. Read more
New Law Makes Voter Registration Accessible to Delaware Teens
Tens of thousands of Delaware teens will soon be able to register to vote when applying for their first driver’s... Read more
Democracy Goes Back to School
As America’s youth head back to school and the country prepares for the midterm elections, civic education is of particular... Read more
Model Testimony: High School Voter Registration
This document provides a template for lawmakers and other interested parties to draft letters and testimony in support of high school voter registration. Read more
Model Bill: High School Voter Registration
This document provides a template for lawmakers and other interested parties to draft bills in support of high school voter registration. Read more
Research Memo: Best Practices for High School Registration Programs
In Project Vote’s ongoing efforts to encourage civic participation among America’s youth, we have been gathering data to gauge the existence and effectiveness of high school voter registration programs nationwide. This report compiles the best practices and effective tips that our survey respondents recommended for implementing successful high school voter registration programs. Read more
Election Legislation Monthly Roundup
Project Vote monitors election legislation in all 50 states and Congress. If you would like to follow election legislation activity,... Read more
Election Legislation Hearings of the Week
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Election Legislation Hearings of the Week
Hearings for important election bills are scheduled as follows: Read more
Fact Sheet: Engaging the Youth Electorate through High School Voter Registration
Legislators across the United States should support legislation that allows 16 and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote. Several factors demonstrate why preregistration legislation is necessary. Read more