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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Fact Sheet: The Truth About “Voter Fraud”
Facts, talking points, and links to studies debunking the myth that "voter fraud" is a widespread problem in American elections. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Virginia’s Proof of Citizenship Bill SB 1598
Project Vote testifies in opposition to Virginia’s proof of citizenship bill, SB 1598. Read more
Project Vote Testimony in Support of Maryland Same Day Registration Bill SB 423
Project Vote testifies in support of Maryland’s same day registration bill, SB 423. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Maryland’s Same Day Registration Bill SB 423
Project Vote testifies in support of Maryland’s same day registration bill, SB 423. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Virginia Proof of Citizenship Bill HB 1598
Project Vote submitted testimony in opposition of proof of citizenship bill HB 1598 to the House Privileges and Elections Committee on January 27, 2017. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Virginia Voter Registration Bill SB 871
Project Vote submitted testimony opposing voter registration drive bill SB 871 to the Senate Privileges and Elections Committee on January 23, 2017. Read more
Project Vote Testimony on Virginia Proof of Citizenship Bill HB 1598
Project Vote submitted testimony in opposition of proof of citizenship bill HB 1598 to the House Privileges and Elections Committee, Elections Subcommittee on January 24, 2017. Read more
Fact Sheet: Online Voter Registration in the States
To date, 34 states allow individuals to register to vote completely electronically. Five states have passed legislation to enable online voter registration in the near future, and several states have pending online voter registration legislation. Read more
Letter to U.S. Senate on Jefferson Sessions
In an open letter to the United States Senate, Project Vote joins the Leadership Conference and 143 other civil rights organizations in opposing the confirmation of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. Read more
Letter to AK, AZ, HI, MI, and RI on Voter Registration Deadlines
Letter urging election officials to accept voter registrations postmarked after the holiday weekend. Read more