Election Administration

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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Letter to Ohio Governor John Kasich Regarding SB 238 and SB 205

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On February 20, 2014, Project Vote wrote Ohio Governor John Kasich, urging him to veto election bills SB 205 and SB 238, which would affect early voting in the state. Read more

Voter Registration at Public Assistance Agencies

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This policy paper examines Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act, which requires public assistance agencies to also serve as voter registration agencies. The report reviews early legal challenges to implementation of Section 7; covers the history of noncompliance; and gives examples of what states can do to fulfill the promise of the NVRA. Read more

Policy Paper: Photo ID Laws

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In this policy paper, Catherine M. Flanagan and Estelle H. Rogers look at photo voter ID laws, the concerns with voter ID policies, and litigation challenging strict photo ID laws. Read more

Testimony Regarding Wisconsin Election Bill SB 324

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On October 31, 2013, Project Vote submitted testimony to the Wisconsin legislature regarding Senate Bill 324, a bill that would adversely affect in-person absentee voting. Read more

Policy Paper: Permanent Portable Registration

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This policy paper defines permanent portable registration, discusses its numerous benefits, and suggests best practices when implementing permanent portable registration. In addition, this paper reviews the status of permanent portable registration laws in the states. Read more

Policy Paper: Same Day Registration

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This is a comprehensive overview of same day registration (SDR) that identifies the tremendous benefits and addresses the potential concerns of SDR. The paper summarizes the various systems currently in place around the country, offering examples of how legislators and election officials can best implement SDR to reach the greatest number of eligible citizens. Read more

Comments to the Department of Justice regarding Virginia law, Chapter 465

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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

Comments to the Virginia State Board of Elections regarding draft guidelines for conducting voter registration drives

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On May 20, 2013, Project Vote submitted comments to the Virginia State Board of Elections regarding guidelines for conducting voter registration drives. Read more

Policy Paper: Online Voter Registration

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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

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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