Common-Sense Convenience
The idea that Election Day can only be the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November seems to be a thing of the past. The busy and complicated lives of American voters have demanded other choices.
Many states have expanded opportunities to vote before Election Day, in order to accommodate voters’ schedules and in the hope of increasing turnout by making voting more convenient.
These conveniences have proven popular with voters and election officials alike. They help prevent long lines on Election Day, reduce the burden on Election Day pollworkers, and have the potential to increase turnout and expand the electorate, particularly among minority voters.
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North Carolinians Trigger Legislative Change to Voter Suppression Law
North Carolina citizens express their concerns about the state's voter suppression law, and the legislature responds. Read more
Voter Empowerment Act would Improve Elections for Both Voters and Officials
Today, the Voter Empowerment Act (VEA) was introduced in the House of Representatives. Estelle Rogers, legislative director for Project Vote,... Read more
What Kind of Year Has It Been for Election Laws?
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Project Vote Calls on Ohio Governor to Veto Harmful Election Bills
Today, Project Vote sent a letter to Ohio Governor John Kasich, calling on him to veto SB 205 and SB... Read more
Study: Voter Suppression Law Most Affects Black Voters
North Carolina’s monster voter suppression law disproportionately affects Black voters’ access to the ballot, according to a new study by... Read more
Senate Panel Reviews Bipartisan Report on Best Voting Practices
The United States Senate Committee on Rules & Administration held a hearing today entitled “An Overview from the Presidential Commission... Read more
WaPo: Politicians Have to Stop Making Voting Harder
Pro-voting recommendations from the President’s election commission are getting a lot of attention and for good reason. The commission was... Read more
Obama Calls for Standing up For Voting Rights in SOTU
In his State of the Union Address last night, President Obama stressed to members of Congress the importance of bipartisanship... Read more
Yes, Mr. President, We Have to Fix That
The Presidential Commission on Election Administration (PCEA) issued its report on January 22, and it was a welcome surprise. Read more