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An overview of the bureaucratic barriers to becoming—and remaining—registered to vote.

Policy Briefs
Brenda Wright

Are States Complying with the Motor Voter Requirements of the National Voter Registration Act?

Research
Stuart Naifeh

In January 2016, Oregon became the first state in the country to implement Automatic Voter Registration. It was a resounding success.

Policy Briefs
Sean McElwee
Brian Schaffner
Jesse Rhodes

Voter intimidation and misinformation campaigns have significantly increased in recent years. They are toxic to democracy.

Policy Briefs
J. Mijin Cha
Liz Kennedy

Same Day Registration (SDR) allows eligible voters to register to vote and cast their ballots on the same day, at the same time.

Policy Briefs
J. Mijin Cha
Liz Kennedy

16 policies and practices that would make registration more accessible and seamless, lead to more effective and efficient election administration, and strengthen protections for voters’ rights.

Policy Briefs
J. Mijin Cha
Liz Kennedy

If we do not close voter turnout gaps, our democracy is destined to become less and less representative in the coming decades.

Research
Sean McElwee

Adam Lioz

Former Senior Counsel

How our work to enforce Section 7 of the National Voter Registration Act has resulted in over 3 million new voter registration applications through public assistance agencies.

Research
Laura Williamson
Pamela Cataldo
Brenda Wright

Brenda Wright

Former Senior Advisor, Legal Strategies