The Election Administration (EA) program was created to respond to ongoing problems that restrict Americans’ access to the democratic process. Project Vote’s team of experts works through research, litigation, advocacy, and field efforts to ensure that voter registration is accessible, effective, and enduring.
Right now, across the country and in all three branches of government, partisan battles are being fought over voter registration policies, voter list maintenance procedures, Election Day and early voting procedures, and other vital election administration issues that will shape the electorate in 2016 and beyond.
Project Vote’s Election Administration Program works to promote and protect policies that ensure that every eligible American can register, vote, and cast a ballot that counts. Our primary focuses are is on protecting registration drives from unnecessary restrictions; advocating for laws, policies, and procedures that remove barriers to registration and voting; and ensuring that list maintenance activities do not wrongly disenfranchise voters.
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Comments to the Department of Justice regarding Virginia law, Chapter 465
Project Vote submitted comments to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division relating to Section 5 of the Voting Right Act and Virginia law, Assembly Chapter 465. Read more
Minnesota Lawmakers Inch Forward on Voting Rights But More Work Needs to be Done, say Voting Rights Groups
The Minnesota House passed modest reforms to Minnesota’s election systems, but civil and voting rights advocates caution that more work is necessary. Read more
How to Make Voting Easier
Much progress has been made as we mark the 20th anniversary of the NVRA, but there’s still a long way to go. Read more
Comments to the Virginia State Board of Elections regarding draft guidelines for conducting voter registration drives
On May 20, 2013, Project Vote submitted comments to the Virginia State Board of Elections regarding guidelines for conducting voter registration drives. Read more
National Voter Registration Act Turns 20, Faces Challenges Today
“To the extent that Americans now think voter registration is easy, it’s largely because of the NVRA,” says Michael Slater, executive director of Project Vote. Read more
Policy Paper: Online Voter Registration
This paper defines online voter registration and discusses its numerous benefits. In addition, it raises potential concerns with online voter registration, and provides recommendations for implementing it in a manner that maximizes its reach and does not create inequities as it solves other problems. Read more
Letter to Indiana Governor Mike Pence regarding SB 519
On April 29, 2013, Project Vote submitted a letter to Indiana Governor Mike Pence, urging him to veto SB 519, a bill that would hinder voter registration practices in the state. Read more
Proposed Election Rules Create New Hurdles for Voter Registration and Risk Improper Voter Roll Purges
The Indiana legislature yesterday passed election rules that will make it more difficult to register to vote, and increase the risk of improper purges, according to national voting rights group Project Vote. Read more
Harmful Language Barrier in Elections Bill Would Impact Many Seeking Assistance at the Polls
As the senate election bill SB 600 heads to the floor for a final vote on Wednesday, voting rights advocates are flagging the amended language in the bill that creates a harmful barrier to some voters to cast a ballot. Read more
Letter to the Florida State Senate regarding SB 600
A coalition of civic engagement groups submitted a letter to the Florida Senate, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more