Suggested Solutions
AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION
The Center for American Progress research finds that if every state implemented Oregon's AVR model, there would be more than about 7.9 million new voters nationwide.
RESTORE RIGHTS FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE
If all formerly incarcerated people in the U.S. had their rights restored like those in Virginia did in 2016, there would have been an additional 914,000 voters during the 2016 election.
PRE-REGISTRATION
Research has been shown that in the state of Florida, pre-registration laws have improved youth voting participation by 4.7%.
IMPROVE CIVICS EDUCATION
One study found that Kansas had a 2.1% increase in voter participation for 18 year olds and their parents in districts that incorporated civics education into the school curriculum.
ACKNOWLEDGE VOTER SUPPRESSION
By acknowledging voter suppression tactics, voters can become more aware of advocating for candidates and policies that directly aim at tackling this issue.
INVEST IN VOTER ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY
Groups that focus on integrated voter engagement and outreach such as Emgage have been successful in driving participation.
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