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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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Victory for Ohio’s 17-Year-Old Primary Voters

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An Ohio state judge was right to stop Sec. of State Husted's attempt to prevent 17-year-olds from voting in primaries, but the decision came too late to help those who had early voted. Read more

Legislative Threats and Opportunities Update

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The drumbeat for making voting more accessible continues as we head into what looks to be an extraordinary election in November. Read more

Nevada Failing to Register Voters at DMV

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In 2014, Nevada citizens like Eleanor Newell didn’t get to vote because the DMV where she registered to vote was... Read more

New States Added to Voting Law Guide

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Electionary, a multi-state guide to election law, is now featuring new state profiles for Ohio, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Texas.... Read more

Automatic Voter Registration Considered in Maryland Senate Hearing

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Just this past week, I had the opportunity to watch as members of the Maryland State Senate Education, Health, and... Read more

Project Vote Attorney Brian Mellor Provides Technical Assistance Trainings for VR Drives

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Attorney Brian Mellor helps organizations conduct efficient, effective voter registration drives. Read more

Conference Covers Voter Registration and Civil Rights Accomplishments

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The National Association of Secretaries of State held their biannual conference in Washington, D.C. Friday. The conference featured many important... Read more

New Study Confirms Worst Fear About Voter ID Laws

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Project Vote has monitored voter ID legislation since 2007. At the time, there was little information on the impact of voter... Read more

Wisconsin Wants You to Register to Vote—Unless You’re Poor, or a Person of Color

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Don't let the online registration fool you: a proposed Wisconsin law would be a disaster for voter registration. Read more

Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Vote in Kansas…

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Sometimes, defending voting rights feels like playing Whac-a-Mole. You smack down a threat here, and it rears its ugly head over there. Read more