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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Model Bill: Online Voter Registration
This document provides a template for lawmakers and other interested parties to draft bills in support of online voter registration. Read more
Fact Sheet: Online Voter Registration
This fact sheet provides an overview on the benefits of Online Voter Registration, and addresses concerns that should be addressed when implementing such a system. Read more
New Report Identifies Gaps in the American Electorate
As the 2015-2016 election cycle gets underway, nonprofit voting rights group Project Vote has released a major new report that presents a comprehensive picture of disparities in the changing American electorate. Read more
Highlights of 2014
Now that 2014 has come to a close, we’re looking back at what an eventful year it was! From our... Read more
Arcia et al v. Detzner: Order on Rehearing
Arcia order on rehearing Read more
Arcia et al v. Detzner: Re-issue Opinion
Re-Issue Arcia opinion Read more
Victory in Proof-of-Citizenship Case
In a major victory for voting rights, today the U.S. Court of Appeals overturned an earlier decision in Kobach v.... Read more
Appeals court overturns state’s proof-of-citizenship requirements on federal voting forms
A federal appeals court has ruled that Kansas cannot require proof-of-citizenship documents from prospective voters who register using a federal voter-registration form… Read more
Kris W. Kobach et al. v. United States Election Assistance Commission: 10th Circuit Decision
10th Circuit decision Read more
Appeals Court Overturns March Ruling in Kobach v. EAC
In a major victory for voting rights, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has unanimously ruled that Arizona and Kansas cannot force the Election Assistance Commission to alter the federal voter registration form to require documentary proof-of-citizenship. Read more