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.
This lawsuit challenges an Ohio law requiring that compensated voter registration workers register with the state after completing an on-line... Read more
The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993 dramatically increased the opportunities for eligible Americans to become registered to vote in Federal elections. This document is a short summary of relevant sections, followed by a closer examination of some of the Act’s requirements. Read more
To monitor proposed election legislation related to this issue—good and bad—that is moving through state legislatures across the country, use Project Vote's comprehensive Bill Tracking tool here.
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In 49 out of 50 states, participating in the American democratic process requires an important first step: registering to vote.