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NEW: Project Vote Analysis of CPS Data Shows a More Diverse Electorate in 2008
The November 2008 election saw dramatic increases in participation by traditionally underrepresented groups, including Americans of color and young voters, according to a new research memo released today by Project Vote. Read more
Minority Voting Surged in 2008 Election, According to Project Vote Analysis
The United States saw dramatic increases in the number of ballots cast by traditionally underrepresented groups, including Americans of color and young voters, according to an analysis released today by Project Vote. Read more
Indiana Neglecting Low-Income Voters in Violation of Federal Law
Project Vote and the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) sent a pre-litigation notice letter to Secretary of State Todd Rokita calling on him to bring Indiana into compliance with a federal law, the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), that requires public assistance agencies offer voter registration services to their clients. Read more
Project Vote Applauds Justice Department Enforcement of NVRA in Illinois
Following an investigation that found evidence of widespread violations, the Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced an agreement to bring the State of Illinois into compliance with provisions of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Read more
Near Universal Agreement on the Need for Universal Registration
In the wake of historic interest in voting, and after months of controversy surrounding nonprofit registration drives, America’s leaders, journalists, and voting rights experts are calling for a new registration system that reduces the need for third-party registration drives and shifts responsibility from the individual to government. Read more
New Voters, New Voices: Record Turnout a Triumph for Democracy, says Project Vote
With long lines seen across the country, all indications suggest that America's voters, as predicted, will shatter previous records and represent the diverse voices of the country's populace like no election in recent history. Read more
Project Vote Lawsuit in Indiana Helps Hundreds of Voters Get Back on the Rolls
In a victory for voting rights, Marion County, Indiana has agreed that 200 Indiana residents will not be blocked from casting a ballot tomorrow. The County was about to drop these voters just because they registered to vote using an older registration form. Read more
Indiana Poised to Prevent Voting by Hundreds of Residents Who Used 2004 Registration Forms
Drametra Brown is just one of the hundreds of eligible Indiana voters who may not be allowed to cast a ballot that counts in tomorrow’s historic election. Read more
Project Vote Takes Legal Action to Protect 86,000 St. Louis Voters
On Wednesday Project Vote joined two private attorneys in filing suit against the St. Louis County board of elections, demanding that they take steps to prevent some 86,000 St. Louis residents from being wrongly and illegally prevented from casting a ballot on Election Day. Read more
Voter Suppression Is Already an Issue As Americans Set Record For Early Voting
Record numbers of Americans voting early spotlight how enthusiastic they are about democracy. Voter energy is in stark contrast to today’s backdrop of efforts by partisan operatives to discourage the turnout of new voters… Read more