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Project Vote is a preeminent source of information on election and voting issues that affect underrepresented Americans.

Our research and publications cover a wide range of topics, including the composition of the electorate, state compliance with federal election law, and policy issues that improve access or raise barriers to democracy.

Additionally, Project Vote provides the voting rights community with an array of tools and resources to assist in advocacy and voter engagement efforts.

 

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State Voter Registration Guide: Arkansas

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This guide covers who is eligible to register in the state, the deadlines for submitting registrations, and the state laws governing voter registration drives. Read more

State Voter Registration Guide: Kansas

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This guide covers who is eligible to register in the state, the deadlines for submitting registrations, and the state laws governing voter registration drives. Read more

Policy Paper: Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons

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In this policy paper, Estelle H. Rogers examines the varying ways in which states regulate or prevent voting by former felons, and concludes with policy recommendations. Read more

Letter to Ohio Governor John Kasich Regarding SB 238 and SB 205

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On February 20, 2014, Project Vote wrote Ohio Governor John Kasich, urging him to veto election bills SB 205 and SB 238, which would affect early voting in the state. Read more

State Voter Registration Guide: Iowa

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This guide covers who is eligible to register in the state, the deadlines for submitting registrations, and the state laws governing voter registration drives. Read more

Voter Registration at Public Assistance Agencies

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This policy paper examines Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act, which requires public assistance agencies to also serve as voter registration agencies. The report reviews early legal challenges to implementation of Section 7; covers the history of noncompliance; and gives examples of what states can do to fulfill the promise of the NVRA. Read more

Policy Paper: Photo ID Laws

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In this policy paper, Catherine M. Flanagan and Estelle H. Rogers look at photo voter ID laws, the concerns with voter ID policies, and litigation challenging strict photo ID laws. Read more

Policy Paper: Early Voting

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In this policy paper, Project Vote Legislative Director Estelle H. Rogers examines the advantages and concerns of today’s early voting and “no-excuse” absentee voting laws. Read more

Testimony Regarding Wisconsin Election Bill SB 324

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On October 31, 2013, Project Vote submitted testimony to the Wisconsin legislature regarding Senate Bill 324, a bill that would adversely affect in-person absentee voting. Read more

Election Legislation 2013: Legislative Threats and Opportunities, September 2013

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In this report, Erin Ferns Lee reviews both the threats and opportunities represented by election bills that have been introduced in U.S. Congress and the states in fall 2013, based on Project Vote’s bill monitoring project, discussions with state-based advocates, recent media coverage, and the partisan makeup of the legislatures and state election directors. Read more