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Our Mission

Our goal is simple: to build an electorate that accurately represents the diversity of America’s citizenry. Through advocacy, litigation, and technical assistance, Project Vote is fighting to make sure that every eligible citizen is able to register, vote, and cast a ballot that counts.

Voter Registration Policy

We know that most Americans will vote, once they get registered. That’s why Project Vote’s work is focused on promoting sensible laws, rules, and procedures that make it easier, not harder, for eligible citizens to become registered voters. Read more

Voting Policy

The way Americans vote is changing, and Project Vote works to make sure we're making the polls more, not less, accessible. Read more

List Maintenance

Voter registration is only the first step: we also have to make sure that registrants get on the rolls, and stay on the rolls. That’s why Project Vote works to protect eligible voters from wrongful purges, voter caging, and other dangerous efforts to “clean-up” the lists. Read more

Government Agency Registration

Congress passed the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) to ensure that state governments played a leading role in providing our most vulnerable citizens a chance to participate in American democracy. Project Vote and our partners are working to make sure they do, and to realize the full potential of this landmark law. Read more

Civic Engagement

Since the beginning of the Civil Rights movement, voter engagement efforts have played a vital role in our democratic process. Project Vote brings our 20 years of field experience to help community-organizations run efficient, effective voter registration drives and Get Out the Vote programs. Read more

Bill Tracking

Project Vote's bill tracking service provides up-to-the-minute information on election legislation—good and bad—that has been proposed in state legislatures and the U.S. Congress. Read more

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Report from US Commission on Civil Rights Highlights Crucial NVRA Section 7 Compliance Requirements

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A new report from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights provides important proposals and guidelines for ensuring that all Americans have an opportunity to register and vote. Read more

Appeals court nixes proof of citizenship for voting in Georgia

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by Kristina Torres, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution A federal appeals court ruling late Friday blocked Georgia and two other states from... Read more

Appeals court strikes down proof-of-citizenship voting requirement in 3 states

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A victory for Project Vote and partners in our lawsuit to prevent improper proof-of-citizenship requirements in three states. Read more

ACRU v. Philadelphia City Commissioners: Order

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Court order in American Civil Rights Union v. Philadelphia City Commissioners Read more

ACRU v. Philadelphia City Commissioners: District Court Opinion

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U.S. District Court opinion in ACRU v. Philadelphia City Commissioners Read more

League of Women Voters v. Newby: Order Overturning Denial of Preliminary Injunction

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The U.S. Court of Appeals overturned issued this order preliminarily enjoining changing the federal voter registration form to allow Kansas, Alabama, and Georgia to require documentary proof of citizenship. Read more

U.S. appeals court to hear challenge to proof-of-citizenship voting requirement

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With the election two months away, Project Vote and partners ask a federal appeals court panel to block enforcement of EAC director's illegal proof-of-citizenship guidelines. Read more

Bellitto v. Snipes (Florida): Plaintiff’s Response to Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss

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Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss in Bellitto v. Snipes Read more

Project Vote Welcomes New Staff

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Project Vote welcomes Akilah R. Ensley as our new field director. Read more

Court Must Intervene to Protect N.C. Voters, Project Vote Argues

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At a court hearing this week, Project Vote attorneys argued North Carolina voters need immediate relief in advance of the November election. Read more