Press releases and news stories concerning Project Vote’s work.
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Voting Rights Groups Move to Intervene in Virginia Voter Purge Case
Project Vote and partners are representing the League of Women Voters to prevent a dangerous voter purge ahead of the 2016 election. Read more
David Byrne wants you to register to vote, and wants everyone else to, too
Former Talking Heads frontman and happiest of all the mutants David Byrne has a great post up about voter suppression, voter registration, and the state of American politics. Read more
California DMV Takes Important First Steps Toward Improving Voter Registration Services
Although problems persist, voter registration for 2016 elections will be easier for some. Read more
Nonprofit Sues Arizona for Voting Records
Arizona asked a nonprofit watchdog for $50,000 for election registration records, but provides the information to political parties for free, Project Vote claims in court. Read more
Maryland Moves Toward Modernization
General Assembly Approves Freedom to Vote Act Annapolis, Md. – We applaud the General Assembly for passing legislation to improve... Read more
New forms make it easier to register to vote in Montana
The Montana Vehicle Division has revamped many of its forms to help make it easier to register to vote, amid pressure from voter rights groups who said the state was not doing enough to comply with the national Motor Voter law. Read more
Wisconsin throws up major voter registration hurdle
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed a bill into law that could make it much harder for the poor and minorities to register to vote in the pivotal swing state just as the 2016 election approaches. Read more
Wisconsin Republicans’ Latest Policy Initiative: Making It Harder for Poor People to Vote
"Wisconsin will soon have a fully modernized voter registration system...Perhaps not accidentally, the bill will also make it more difficult for poor people to register." Read more
Voting Rights Advocates Ask Court to Immediately Protect the Rights of N.C. Citizens to Vote in the 2016 Election
Yesterday, Project Vote and partners asked a federal judge to issue an interim order to prevent widespread disenfranchisement of North Carolina voters. Read more
Nevada Officials Settle Voting-Rights Squabble
Nevada agreed to improve its efforts to abide by the National Voter Registration Act NVRA to settle a federal lawsuit filed by Project Vote and our partners. Read more