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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Today in Kansas, extreme voter suppression rule pushed ahead of election, more states follow
What’s the matter with Kansas? If Secretary of State Kris Kobach and House Republicans have their way, it will be... Read more
Voting for America, Project Vote et al v. Steen et al: Amended Complaint
A lawsuit challenging the Texas Volunteer Deputy Registrar statute that creates restrictions and criminal liability against anyone who collects voter registration cards. Read more
MI House Should Vote “No” on Voter Suppression Package
The Michigan legislature is considering a package of bills that will create unnecessary hurdles for voters. Read more
Court Rules RNC Can’t Suppress Voters
A three-judge panel has rejected the RNC's request to void an agreement over voter caging and other voter suppression activities. Read more
Colorado county clerks baffled by Gessler non-citizen voter registration claims
Non-citizen voting is a fashionable political theme these days, but it has no basis in reality, said Project Vote attorney Estelle Rogers. Read more
Florida Voting Laws Challenged By Justice Department
The Department of Justice filed court papers requesting a trial for new voting laws in Florida, some of which limit early voting and restrict the registration of new voters. Read more
Justice Dept. Opposes Preclearance of Florida Registration Drive Restrictions
Florida’s HB 1355, the notorious package of voting changes enacted last year, is being challenged on a number of fronts,... Read more
Anti-Voter Registration Law Scrutinized in Hearing Thursday
The League of Women Voters, Rock the Vote, and the Florida Public Interest Research Group Education Fund made their case... Read more
For State Elections Officials, a Slow Move Online
Project Vote has drafted proposals under which voters could register online and then supply their signature when voting, as is practiced for registering by mail. Read more
Group Files Suit Over Texas Voter Registration Law
A national non-partisan group has filed a lawsuit to block new Texas laws that make it harder to register people to vote. Read more