In 49 out of 50 states, participating in the American democratic process requires an important first step: registering to vote.
Throughout American history, however, voter registration has frequently been used as a bureaucratic hurdle placed between eligible Americans and the ballot box.
That’s why Project Vote works across the country to ensure simple, fair, equitable voter registration policies that make it easier, not harder, for eligible citizens to register to vote.
From fighting laws that place unfair restrictions on community-based voter registration drives, to advocating for innovations like Automatic Voter Registration, Online Registration, Same-Day Registration, and Permanent-Portable Registration, Project Vote wants to make sure that every eligible American can register to vote.
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Voter Suppression Bill is Moving in New Hampshire
The New Hampshire House is considering a bill that will make registering to vote more difficult for students and low-income people. Read more
Legislative Review on Texas Proof-of-Citizenship Bill
Project Vote submitted a legislative review with the League of Women Voters of Texas on proof-of-citizenship bill HB 3474. Read more
Matt Masterson is 50 Percent Correct
The EAC chair is right: There is very little voter fraud in America, but he’s far off base in claiming that evidence of voter suppression is “virtually non-existent.” Read more
The Responsible Way to Increase Voter Access: Same Day Registration
Same day registration is known to boost voter turnout and keep voter rolls clean. Why aren't more states passing and implementing SDR laws? Read more
Gov. McAuliffe Vetoes Harmful Voter Registration Bill
A Virginia voter registration bill that threatened eligible citizens is no longer a threat. Read more
Threats and Opportunities Update
Now that the political climate has changed and is aided by weakened voting protections, states are taking it upon themselves to investigate and pass laws that prevent voter fraud. Read more
Project Vote Testimony in Opposition to Indiana Voter Purge Bill
Project Vote submitted testimony to the Indiana House Elections and Apportionment Committee in opposition to voter registration cancellations bill SB 442. Read more
Project Vote Testimony in Support of Illinois Preregistration Bill
Project Vote submitted testimony to the Illinois House Elections and Campaign Finance Committee in support of preregistration bill HB 3909. Read more
Coalition Letter in Support of New Mexico Voter Registration Deadline Bill
A coalition of civil and voting rights groups urge a New Mexico House committee to pass voter registration bill SB 224. The bill extends the voter registration deadline to three days before the election and allows for same day registration during early voting. Read more
Voter Registration Bill Would Disenfranchise Voters Over Typos
Project Vote is urging Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to veto a harmful voter registration bill that recently passed the legislature. Read more