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New Voters Project

The New Voters Project is the largest grassroots youth voter outreach movement in the country.  Read more.



Overview

The American system of representative democracy relies on an engaged citizenry and accurate representation, yet voter turnout is lower than it should be; mishaps, confusion and partisan administration raise questions about fairness; and in many states, districts are drawn by elected officials to benefit themselves or their party. That’s why Ohio PIRG is fighting for clear and consistent rules to ensure fairness. We’re registering tens of thousands of young and low-income new voters across the country. And we’re supporting measures that will ensure a fairer way to draw political districts.



In 2004, the New Voters Project ran the largest grassroots youth voter mobilization effort in U.S. history. In 2005, we focused on New Jersey and Virginia, the two states that had state-wide gubernatorial elections.

 

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