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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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Request to Change National Voter Registration Form Denied

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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission decided Friday that proof of citizenship requirements to register to vote would “likely hinder eligible... Read more

Ballot Access Bill Passes Massachusetts Senate

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The Massachusetts Senate overwhelmingly approved an omnibus election bill that would improve access to the ballot yesterday. Read more

Penn. Judge Sides with Voters, Strikes Down Voter ID Law

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Pennsylvania’s controversial voter ID law was found unconstitutional today. Read more

Alabama Agrees to Offer Voter Registration Opportunities to Low-Income Citizens

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As we enter this important election year, I am pleased to announce the first major voting rights victory of 2014. Read more

Alabama Agrees to Procedures to Ensure Voter Registration Opportunities at Public Assistance Agencies

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Montgomery, Ala. – The Alabama State Conference of the NAACP, represented by attorneys from Project Vote, Demos, the Lawyers’ Committee... Read more

The Public Weighs in on Request to Change National Voter Registration Form

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The Election Assistance Commission opened the floor to the public late in December, seeking comments on whether to allow Arizona,... Read more

New Book Highlights the Dangers of Representational Bias

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Project Vote’s mission has always been to increase voter participation among underrepresented groups, and ensure that the American electorate truly... Read more

Voter Suppression Laws Most Likely Pass Where Minority Turnout Is High, Says Report

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There may be a correlation between high minority voter turnout and the passage of restrictive voting laws, according to a... Read more

Voter Fraud Probe Yields Few Cases

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Yet another state’s voter fraud investigation resulted in little evidence of criminal activity. Read more

Voter Registration Case Heard in Louisiana

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A lawsuit on whether Louisiana is providing its low-income citizens a meaningful opportunity to register to vote was heard last week before... Read more