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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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Groups Tell Gov. Kasich to Veto Bill That Violates Voting Rights

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Project Vote and Ohio advocacy groups urge Governor Kasich to veto a bill that would make it harder to keep polling places open in the event of an emergency. Read more

Voter Guide Helps Mitigate Confusion in New Voter ID States

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In November's presidential election, 17 states will require voter ID for the first time. Electionary is an ever-expanding tool that can be used by both organizers and voters to help abate confusion over these new rules. Read more

ACYPL Fellow Plans to Take Voter Engagement Lessons Home

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ACYPL fellow, Jean Alia Robles wraps up her fellowship with Project Vote and outlines her plans to help improve elections in her home country, the Philippines. Read more

Legislative Threats and Opportunities Update

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Voter registration is the first step to participating in democracy. In 2016, many states proposed new laws that, if passed, would affect a citizen’s access to voter registration and ultimately, the ballot box in November. Read more

Bridging the Latino Voter Registration Gap Is More Crucial Than Ever

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Twenty-three million Latinos are currently eligible to vote in the United States, but less than 14 million are registered, according to a new report by the NALEO Educational Fund yesterday. Read more

Online Registration Bill is Moving, but Ohioans Won’t See Benefits Until 2017

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After a year of stalling, the Ohio House committee finally voted to move an online voter registration bill forward, but there's one catch: the bill won't go in effect before the 2016 elections. Read more

Project Vote Welcomes ACYPL Fellow

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Project Vote’ welcomes Jean Alia Robles, fellow of the American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL). Read more

Project Vote Commends Vermont for Passing Law to Streamline Voter Registration

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Automatic registration is a promising reform and Vermont is a great example of how to do it right. Read more

Voting Law Guide Features New States

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This primary season, Electionary has been used by voting rights advocates and organizers in Election Protection efforts and will be pertinent to run effective voter registration programs and get-out-the-vote drives before the November election. Read more

New Voter Registration Form Could Reduce Unnecessary Rejections

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In July, Virginia will launch a new and improved version of its state voter registration form, which will help avoid confusion and reduce the number of eligible voters who are rejected for minor administrative errors. Read more