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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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We’re Suing for Transparency in Arizona Elections

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Call us crazy, but—given all the problems people have had voting in Arizona—we think voter list maintenance should be done in the light of day. Read more

Automatic Voter Registration Best Practices Coming Soon

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As access to the ballot becomes increasingly difficult, more states are trying to find ways to improve the administration of elections. Read more

Project Vote Welcomes New Staff

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Project Vote welcomes new research director, LaShonda Brenson. Read more

Voting Restoration Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough

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Although legislation is introduced every year, the fight to restore voting rights to citizens with a history of felony convictions is an uphill battle. Read more

What a Difference a Day Makes: The Evolution of Same Day Registration in Illinois

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The excitement around competitive races in 2016 has brought voters out during primary election season. But in Illinois, another factor plays a role in boosting turnout: same day registration. Read more

One Fight Down, Another One Looms in Nevada

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Nevada’s state of voter registration is currently a good news, bad news situation. Read more

Governor McAuliffe Vetoes Unreasonable Virginia Voter Registration Bill

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The consequences of such a bill would have been very real for Virginians. Read more

The Ugly Climate in North Carolina

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Continuing a pattern of discriminatory laws, North Carolina just passed a bill legalizing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. Read more

Advocates to Court: Protect Rights of N.C. Voters This November

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North Carolina needs to follow the law before the state blocks more people from voting in November. Read more

Gov. Walker Signs Voter Registration Bill That Comes at a High Cost

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Wisconsin passed an election law that comes at a high cost to would-be voters. Read more