New Georgia Project
| Formation | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Type | Nonprofit (501(c)(3)), with affiliated Nonprofit 501(c)(4) action fund |
| Purpose | Voter registration and voter turnout |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, GA |
Region | Georgia |
Founder | Stacey Abrams |
| Website | Official website  |
The New Georgia Project is a nonpartisan effort to engage, register and build power for traditionally underrepresented groups like Black, Latino and young voters in Georgia.[1][2][3] In addition to registering voters and boosting voter turnout,[4] another focus is to monitor for changes at election boards around the state of Georgia to be able to help other voters fight and/or adapt to the changes.[5]
As of 2024, it has become the largest and most recognizable voter registration and turnout organization in Georgia, with 10 field offices around the state.[4] Organizers are not focused only on the presidential race and encourage people to register and vote because of the impact it can have in more local offices that might be able to more directly address their concerns.[6] They also refer to low-propensity voters and high-opportunity voters.[6]
Organization
[edit]The organization was founded in 2013 by Stacey Abrams.[1] A Politico investigation described internal disorganization from leadership starting around 2018 through 2022, when much of the c-suite was fired or resigned.[7] The new CEO, Kendra Davenport, in February 2024 said the group had addressed its internal problems and will be a major player in the upcoming election.[4]
See also
[edit]- 2024 United States presidential election in Georgia
- New North Carolina Project
- New Pennsylvania Project
- Voter suppression in the United States
References
[edit]- ^ a b Barber, Rebekah (2024-03-28). "How the New Georgia Project Engages Low-Propensity Voters". Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ "CEO Of New Georgia Project On 'Aggressive' Voter Participation Efforts". NPR. January 3, 2021.
- ^ Hellmann, Melissa (2024-07-25). "Vast majority of Black voters trust Harris and distrust Trump, survey finds". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ a b c Murphy, Patricia. "OPINION: Can Democrats win in Georgia without Fair Fight on the field?". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ Lerner, Kira (2023-06-27). "'Democracy is on life support': the organizers fighting voter suppression in the US south". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ^ a b Barrow, Bill (2024-04-07). "He once swore off politics. Now, this Georgia activist is trying to recruit people who seldom vote". AP News. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Gibson, Brittany (November 12, 2023). "Voting group founded by Abrams, once led by Warnock, faces financial scrutiny". POLITICO.