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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Officials Examine Bipartisan Voting Recommendations
At a time when voting rights is an issue of national concern, and the problems faced by voters in 2012... Read more
Reaching Would-Be Voters Online
Voting-eligible citizens across the country should be able to register to vote online, says Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Gillibrand announced plans... Read more
Progressive Caucus and voting rights groups call on new head of HHS to address violations of federal voting law
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as the Senate confirmed the appointment of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to head the U.S. Department of... Read more
US Court of Appeals Issues Stay in Proof-of-Citizenship Case
Good news today in the fight over proof-of-citizenship requirements. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has issued... Read more
Experts Call for Online Voter Registration and Continued Support for the EAC
With the November 2014 elections around the corner, the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules & Administration hosted a hearing titled... Read more
Senate Considers Health Secretary Nominee, Overseer of Affordable Care Act
Project Vote was pleased to attend Thursday’s confirmation hearing for Sylvia Burwell, the current Director of the White House Office... Read more
Voter Registration at Health Exchanges is Good for Democracy
California’s recent reports of poor election administration and voter registration rates just may be the dark before the dawn, wrote Daniel... Read more
Health Benefit Exchanges Can Improve Health Through Voter Registration, As Well As Affordable Insurance
Health care providers and community groups might have another tool at their disposal this year to improve their clients’ health:... Read more
More Groups Call on President to Enforce Voter Registration Law
Several more groups joined the call on President Obama to ensure millions of Americans applying for benefits under the Affordable... Read more
New Guides to 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