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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Maryland Moves Toward Modernization
General Assembly Approves Freedom to Vote Act Annapolis, Md. – We applaud the General Assembly for passing legislation to improve... Read more
What a Difference a Day Makes: The Evolution of Same Day Registration in Illinois
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
Wisconsin throws up major voter registration hurdle
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill into law that could make it much harder for the poor and minorities to register to vote in the pivotal swing state just as the 2016 election approaches. Read more
Governor McAuliffe Vetoes Unreasonable Virginia Voter Registration Bill
The consequences of such a bill would have been very real for Virginians. Read more
The Ugly Climate in North Carolina
Continuing a pattern of discriminatory laws, North Carolina just passed a bill legalizing discrimination against LGBTQ+ people. Read more
Wisconsin Republicans’ Latest Policy Initiative: Making It Harder for Poor People to Vote
"Wisconsin will soon have a fully modernized voter registration system...Perhaps not accidentally, the bill will also make it more difficult for poor people to register." Read more
Gov. Walker Signs Voter Registration Bill That Comes at a High Cost
Wisconsin passed an election law that comes at a high cost to would-be voters. Read more
Victory for Ohio’s 17-Year-Old Primary Voters
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
The drumbeat for making voting more accessible continues as we head into what looks to be an extraordinary election in November. Read more
Project Vote Letter to Va. Gov. McAuliffe on Voter Registration bill HB 9
Project Vote submitted a letter to Virginia Governor McAuliffe to express our opposition to HB 9, a bill that would reject voter registration cards for certain omissions. Read more