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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Connecticut Allows Citizens to Register to Vote Online
Yesterday, Connecticut became the 15th state to offer voter registration online. Read more
New PACs try to elect state election officials
Thirty-nine states elect their secretary of State, and because the job includes overseeing the administration of elections, Republican and Democratic PACs have emerged to fight for control of the position. Read more
Study: Voter Suppression Law Most Affects Black Voters
North Carolina’s monster voter suppression law disproportionately affects Black voters’ access to the ballot, according to a new study by... Read more
State Voter Registration Guide: Iowa
This guide covers who is eligible to register in the state, the deadlines for submitting registrations, and the state laws governing voter registration drives. Read more
New Guides for Helping Citizens Register to Vote
Project Vote has released new guides to voter registration laws for several states. Project Vote developed these guides on behalf of our... Read more
Senate Panel Reviews Bipartisan Report on Best Voting Practices
The United States Senate Committee on Rules & Administration held a hearing today entitled “An Overview from the Presidential Commission... Read more
Judge to decide proof-of-citizenship voting rule
A decision on whether states have a constitutional right to require proof-of-citizenship documentation for their residents who register to vote using a national form is now in the hands of a federal judge in a case with broad implications for voting rights. Read more
Kansas and Arizona Force Voter Registration Issue in Lawsuit
Kansas and Arizona are continuing to pursue a lawsuit to force the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to alter the national... Read more
WaPo: Politicians Have to Stop Making Voting Harder
Pro-voting recommendations from the President’s election commission are getting a lot of attention and for good reason. The commission was... Read more
New Guides for Helping Citizens Register to Vote
Project Vote has released new guides to voter registration laws for several states. Project Vote developed these guides on behalf of our... Read more