VotePower Project

VotePower is a ground-breaking initiative aimed at increasing battered women's participation in the voting process.  In addition to the major obstacles battered women confront in escaping violence and rebuilding their lives, these women also face distinct barriers that prevent them from voting.  Since stalking is common in domestic violence situations, victims have extraordinary needs for safety and confidentiality.  Because voter registration is public record, victims of domestic violence may hesitate to register to vote or take any other steps that would allow their address to be available to the public.

By working with state domestic violence coalitions, local domestic violence programs and other allies, NNEDV has implemented voter mobilization campaigns addressing voter cofidentiality, voter registration, voter contact and safe GOTV efforts for battered women.  Empowering battered women through the voting process represents a major success in efforts to increase civic participation among marginalized groups.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking and have a heightened need for confidentiality, please contact the VotePower Project at (202) 543-5566 or submit an email message through our Contact Us page.

Register to Vote:

Voter registration is public record.  Before you register to vote, please assess your safety and confidentiality needs.  There are programs throughout the country that will allow you to register to vote without including your contact information in public record.  For more information about these Address Confidentiality Programs (ACP), click here.

If you do not wish to enroll in a confidentiality program, you can register to vote by downloading a voter registration form from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.  Simply print the form, fill in the blanks and mail it before your state's deadline.