We’re in the middle of creating a resource series for grassroots nonprofit organizations working on democracy-enhancing civic engagement and civil rights projects at the state level.

The grassroots groups we serve do amazing work on the ground, but are often quite small and don’t necessarily have access to affordable experienced counsel. These organizations would often like to help constituents exercise their right to vote, including voting absentee when appropriate. Many states have complicated rules about absentee voting, however, and an organization that violates those rules, even unintentionally, may face fines or worse.

Our voter assistance series is designed to help organizations understand the risks and regulatory burdens presented by different activities, and design programming they can execute safely and effectively.

We will provide instructions and a data input form and you’ll be asked to research various elements of the state absentee voting rules, including whether organizations can:
- Help voters request an absentee ballot
- Collect and return applications for absentee ballots
- Pay for postage to return an absentee ballot application
- Help voters fill out their actual absentee ballot

NO SPECIFIC PRACTICE AREA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Although if you have experience with voting or election law, we’d love to benefit!