Common-Sense Convenience
The idea that Election Day can only be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November seems to be a thing of the past. The busy and complicated lives of American voters have demanded other choices.
Many states have expanded opportunities to vote before Election Day, in order to accommodate voters’ schedules and in the hope of increasing turnout by making voting more convenient.
These conveniences have proven popular with voters and election officials alike. They help prevent long lines on Election Day, reduce the burden on Election Day pollworkers, and have the potential to increase turnout and expand the electorate, particularly among minority voters.
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Testimony Regarding Florida Election Bill SB 600 to the Florida State Senate Ethics and Elections Committee
Project Vote submitted testimony to the Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more
Project Vote Applauds Congressional Leadership on Election Reform
WASHINGTON — Yesterday, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and U.S. Representative George Miller (D-Calif.) both introduced federal legislation designed to... Read more
Project Vote Applauds Congressional Leadership on Election Reform
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and U.S. Representative George Miller (D-Calif.) both introduced federal legislation designed to address the delays and problems millions of Americans endured at the polls on Election Day. Read more
“We Have to Fix That”: Project Vote Discusses Early Voting with Leslie Marshall Show and HuffPost Live
On the night of the election, the President said “we have to fix that” about the long lines people endured... Read more
“We Need To Fix That”
The day after his reelection, President Obama spoke of the need for voting reform. Read more
On Historic Night, President Says “We Have to Fix” Voting; Project Vote Agrees
Michael Slater, executive director of Project Vote, released the following statement: “In his victory speech in Chicago last night, President... Read more
On Historic Night, President Says “We Have to Fix” Voting; Project Vote Agrees
Michael Slater, executive director of Project Vote, released the following statement in response: Read more
Voter turnout: the 6 states that rank highest, and why
Which state will have the highest voter turnout on Nov. 6? History suggests it will be one of the following six. Read more
Chaos Reigns at Florida Polls on Election Day
It's getting ugly in Florida, already. Read more
Project Vote Calls on NC Election Officials to Protect the Rights of College Voters
Last night, attorneys from the national voting rights organization Project Vote sent a letter to election officials expressing concern over the possible disenfranchisement of more than 1,000 students at Warren Wilson College. Read more