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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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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

National Voter Registration Act Turns 20, Faces Challenges Today

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Washington, DC – Monday, May 20 marks the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).... Read more

National Voter Registration Act Turns 20, Faces Challenges Today

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“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

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the NVRA, #NVRAat20 Twitter Party

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Monday, May 20 is the 20th Anniversary of the signing on the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Let’s celebrate! Join us... Read more

Early Voting Bill Advances in New York

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New York may soon join 32 other states in providing its electorate the opportunity to vote early if the Assembly’s... 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

Black Voter Turnout Increased in 2012

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A new report today from the Associated Press shows that the 2012 national election was historic due to changes in... Read more

Groups Call on Indiana Governor to Veto Harmful Election Bill

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Indianapolis – The Indiana legislature yesterday passed election rules that will make it more difficult to register to vote, and... Read more

Proposed Election Rules Create New Hurdles for Voter Registration and Risk Improper Voter Roll Purges

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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

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