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.
Most Recent / Relevant Items
- (723)
- (362)
- (12)
- (117)
- (52)
- (110)
- (84)
Advanced Filters and Sorting
Voting for America, Project Vote et al v. Steen et al: Defendants’ Response Letter
Defendant's repose to Project Vote's Rule 28(j) Letter Read more
New Louisiana Election Law Singles Out Low-Income Citizens
Last month, the Louisiana legislature amended its election code with Act 383, sponsored by Rep. Tim Burns (R). The new... Read more
Policy Paper: Permanent Portable Registration
This policy paper defines permanent portable registration, discusses its numerous benefits, and suggests best practices when implementing permanent portable registration. In addition, this paper reviews the status of permanent portable registration laws in the states. Read more
Project Vote Releases Policy Paper on Permanent Portable Voter Registration
Continuing in our Issues in Election Administration series, today Project Vote is releasing a new policy paper on Permanent Portable... Read more
Voting Rights Act Ruling a Setback for Our Great Democracy
Today’s ruling is a significant setback for voting rights in our great democracy. The Voting Rights Act remains one of the most important achievements of the civil rights movement, and for almost 50 years has been a vital tool to protect real voters from losing their right to cast a ballot. Read more
New Policy Paper Examines Same Day Registration
Project Vote is pleased to release the next installment in our Issues in Election Administration policy-paper series, Same Day Registration.... Read more
SCOTUS Sides with Landmark Voter Registration Law
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in the case of Arizona v. The Inter Tribal... Read more
SCOTUS Sides with Landmark Voter Registration Law
Supreme Court's decision is a strong affirmation of the NVRA, but likely sets up further litigation about voter registration. Read more
Policy Paper: Same Day Registration
This is a comprehensive overview of same day registration (SDR) that identifies the tremendous benefits and addresses the potential concerns of SDR. The paper summarizes the various systems currently in place around the country, offering examples of how legislators and election officials can best implement SDR to reach the greatest number of eligible citizens. Read more
Comments to the Department of Justice regarding Virginia law, Chapter 465
Project Vote submitted comments to the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division relating to Section 5 of the Voting Right Act and Virginia law, Assembly Chapter 465. Read more