Voting Rights
We advance policy measures that strengthen access to the ballot and non-partisan voter turnout efforts for all Americans.
FAST FACTS
1 IN 3 VOTERS
In any given U.S. election, 1 in 3 eligible voters doesn’t cast a ballot. Less than half of young people ages 18-29 voted in the 2024 election.
Sources: Pew Research Center, Tufts CIRCLE
1 IN 2 VOTERS
1 in 2 eligible voters in the U.S. live in states where restrictive laws create barriers to the ballot.
Source: Newsweek
32 laws
In 2024, 21 states enacted 32 expansive voting laws: on absentee voting, registration opportunities, and rights restoration.
Source: Brennan Center
EVERY ELECTION MATTERS. AND EVERY VOICE DOES TOO.
Voting rights are foundational to the promise of democracy.
The outcomes of local, state, and federal elections shape every aspect of our lives, yet millions of Americans face barriers to the ballot. These obstacles disproportionately impact young voters, communities of color, rural voters, low-income communities, voters with disabilities, and seniors.
Fair and equal representation means every voice must be heard; and that creates stronger, more empowered communities.
48 states
Laws in 48 U.S. states and D.C. ban people with felony convictions from voting. 4 million Americans were ineligible to vote due to these laws in 2024.
Source: The Sentencing Project
1 in 22 voters
1 in 22 Black Americans of voting age is disenfranchised, a rate more than 3X that of non-Black Americans.
Source: The Sentencing Project
What We Support
We promote policies that expand voter access and eliminate barriers to the ballot. And we partner with NBA teams and non-partisan civic engagement organizations to increase voter participation across NBA communities.
GET IN THE GAME
We all have a role to play in protecting the fundamental right to vote and strengthening access to the ballot.
Find your lane
Ready to listen? Tap into your community networks to understand your local voting laws, election cycles, and election administration processes.
Know the fundamentals
Ready to learn? Dig deeper and get the facts about how we can ensure every American can safely and securely cast their ballot.
Make your gameplan
Ready to act? Discover how you can support voter participation policies, help non-partisan turnout efforts, and volunteer as a pollworker in your community.
Learn More
Like basketball, advocacy is a team sport. We are proud to work alongside the organizations driving change on our issues nationally and in communities across the country. Learn more about their efforts!
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