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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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Testimony Regarding Wisconsin Election Bill SB 324

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On October 31, 2013, Project Vote submitted testimony to the Wisconsin legislature regarding Senate Bill 324, a bill that would adversely affect in-person absentee voting. Read more

Election Legislation 2013: Legislative Threats and Opportunities, September 2013

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In this report, Erin Ferns Lee reviews both the threats and opportunities represented by election bills that have been introduced in U.S. Congress and the states in fall 2013, based on Project Vote’s bill monitoring project, discussions with state-based advocates, recent media coverage, and the partisan makeup of the legislatures and state election directors. Read more

Policy Paper: Permanent Portable Registration

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This policy paper defines permanent portable registration, discusses its numerous benefits, and suggests best practices when implementing permanent portable registration. In addition, this paper reviews the status of permanent portable registration laws in the states. Read more

Policy Paper: Same Day Registration

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This is a comprehensive overview of same day registration (SDR) that identifies the tremendous benefits and addresses the potential concerns of SDR. The paper summarizes the various systems currently in place around the country, offering examples of how legislators and election officials can best implement SDR to reach the greatest number of eligible citizens. Read more

Comments to the Department of Justice regarding Virginia law, Chapter 465

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Project Vote submitted comments to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division relating to Section 5 of the Voting Right Act and Virginia law, Assembly Chapter 465. Read more

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

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

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

Letter to the Florida State Senate regarding SB 600

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A coalition of civic engagement groups submitted a letter to the Florida Senate, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more

Testimony Regarding Florida Election Bill SB 600 to the Florida State Senate

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Project Vote submitted a letter to the Florida Senate Ethics and Elections Committee, expressing concerns with election reform legislation, SB 600. The issues relate to early voting, voter registration portability, and other issues. Read more