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Project Vote Statement on North Carolina Ruling

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Project Vote's president, Michael Slater, issues a statement on the striking down of North Carolina's infamous voter suppression law. Read more

Congressional Democrats Introduce Transformative Automatic Voter Registration Bill

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Today, senior congressional lawmakers introduced the Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2016, a transformative bill that would add up to 50 million new voters by automatically registering eligible citizens to vote. Read more

Coalition and New Jersey Officials Improve Voter Registration Opportunities in the State

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Voting rights advocates and New Jersey officials announced today that they have reached a settlement to ensure low-income citizens are provided voter registration services through public assistance agencies, as required by the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). Read more

Voting Rights Group Sues Ga. Sec. of State Brian Kemp for Voter Registration Records

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Project Vote filed a lawsuit today against Georgia's Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, over his refusal to release public records relating to rejected voter registration applications. Read more

Victory in Va. as Federal Judge Dismisses Voter Purge Case

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A federal judge dismissed an effort by a so-called "voter integrity" group to force an unnecessary and dangerous voter purge. Read more

Voting Rights Groups Move to Intervene in Virginia Voter Purge Case

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Project Vote and partners are representing the League of Women Voters to prevent a dangerous voter purge ahead of the 2016 election. Read more

California DMV Takes Important First Steps Toward Improving Voter Registration Services

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Although problems persist, voter registration for 2016 elections will be easier for some. Read more

Maryland Moves Toward Modernization

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General Assembly Approves Freedom to Vote Act Annapolis, Md. – We applaud the General Assembly for passing legislation to improve... Read more

Voting Rights Advocates Ask Court to Immediately Protect the Rights of N.C. Citizens to Vote in the 2016 Election

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Yesterday, Project Vote and partners asked a federal judge to issue an interim order to prevent widespread disenfranchisement of North Carolina voters. Read more

Coalition Secures Settlement That Expands Voter Registration Opportunities Across Nevada

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Project Vote and partners reach a settlement with the State of Nevada to ensure low-income citizens are provided voter registration services through public assistance agencies. Read more