Press Release
Project Civica has released findings from a multi-year analysis of New York State’s voter registration system, identifying structural deficiencies in voter-roll maintenance, data integrity, and verification processes. The report, formally submitted to members of the New York State Legislature on March 20, outlines patterns that indicate a lack of compliance with federal election law requirements and raise significant concerns regarding system accuracy and accountability.
News and Media Stories
Who Gets Removed From the Voter Rolls — And Who Decides?
One of the most misunderstood issues in election administration and a question I get asked frequently is how voters are legally removed from the voter rolls.
Many people assume Boards of Elections can simply delete registrations whenever someone moves, dies, or stops voting. In reality, both federal and New York law impose strict procedures designed to balance two competing goals.
Project CIVICA President on New York Siena poll
Kim Hermance, President and Co-Director for Project CIVICA, said recent polling in New York shows majority support for proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements as federal lawmakers consider the SAVE America Act, according to an April 7 statement.
Project Civica President on New York elections
Kim Hermance, president and co-founder of Project Civica, said on May 8 that the Model Election Laws Handbook offers New York lawmakers and citizens practical tools to strengthen election processes and restore public confidence in administration.
PROJECT CIVICA FILES WITH THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
Project CIVICA Files Amicus Brief with the U.S. Supreme Court Watson v. Republican National Committee (No. 24-1260) Project CIVICA has filed a case before the U.S. Supreme Court defending Congress’s mandate for a single Election Day in federal elections. Working with Citizens for New Jersey Election Integrity, we submitted an amicus curiae brief in Watson v. Republican National Committee to bring real-world election administration evidence to the Court. The case examines whether federal elections must follow Congress’s requirement that Election Day occur on a single designated day, or whether states may continue accepting ballots after Election Day has passed.
Filed: February 17, 2026
Oral Argument Scheduled: March 23, 2026
Video Overview
In this Project CIVICA statewide meeting recording, President Kim Hermance explains why the amicus brief was filed, the legal questions before the Court, and what this case could mean for election administration across the country. Watch to learn how citizen research, collaboration, and civic engagement can help bring real-world evidence to policymakers and the courts.
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