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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Letter to Congress on Obstructing Obama’s Supreme Court Nominee
Project Vote is proud to join our colleagues in calling on the Senate Judiciary Committee to do its constitutional duty and give fair consideration to any nominee President Obama names to the Supreme Court. Read more
Automatic Voter Registration Considered in Maryland Senate Hearing
Just this past week, I had the opportunity to watch as members of the Maryland State Senate Education, Health, and... Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Washington Preregistration Bill HB 1294
Project Vote presented testimony in support of youth voter registration bill, HB 1294 to the Senate Government Operations and Security Committee on February 25, 2016. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Washington Voter Registration Deadline Bill HB 1428
Project Vote presented testimony in support of HB 1428 on voter registration deadline extension to the Senate Government Operations and Security Committee on February 25, 2016. Read more
Department of Justice disowns EAC director’s move on proof of citizenship for voters
Even the federal government says the director of a federal election agency erred when he allowed a group of red states to require proof of citizenship for those looking to vote. Read more
State Voter Registration Q&A: Texas
This document answers frequently asked questions on voter registration drives in Texas, including eligibility requirements, deadlines, application requirements, and rules governing voter registration drives in the state. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Maryland Automatic Voter Registration Bill SB 350
Project Vote presented testimony in favor of SB 350 , with amendments, to the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee on February 18, 2016. Read more
Conference Covers Voter Registration and Civil Rights Accomplishments
The National Association of Secretaries of State held their biannual conference in Washington, D.C. Friday. The conference featured many important... Read more
Groups Ask Court for Immediate Halt of Voting Restrictions
Project Vote and partners file a motion to halt enforcement of proof-of-citizenship requirements on federal voter registration form in three states. Read more
League of Women Voters v. Newby: Motion for Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction
Motion for temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in League of Women Voters v. Newby Read more