Building voter power in
communities of color
In 2024, we registered 51,274 voters across 8 states and 12 congressional districts, registering more voters than the margin of victory in 2 races.
51,274
new voters registered in 2024
Our mission
More voices. More votes. More democracy.
Rise Forward Foundation makes it easier for communities of color and first-time voters to participate — reaching people where they are, in competitive places where every vote counts.
Our work
Our work focuses on two priorities in 2026 - registering and mobilizing voters.
A voter registered today doesn't just vote in 2026 — they vote in 2028, and every cycle after.
One registration. Decades of impact.
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Registering & mobilizing voters in the 36 Competitive districts in 2026
Combating voter suppression in southern states (LA, MS, GA)
Barriers to voting are Growing
More voters are being pushed off the rolls. We're pushing back.
AZ
AZ
Documentary proof-of-citizenship laws and rising inactive voter rolls
LA
Mississippi
Post-election ballot challenges and uneven voter ID rules
NC
Arizona
Louisiana
North Carolina
Two-tier voter rolls and restricted ballot access
Unverified address checks causing mass voter inactivation
How we’re tackling the problem
A fundamentally different data foundation
Our model stats with better source data, not better guesswork.
Self-reported government records
Sourced through systematic FOIA requests
Powered by Civitech’s data pipeline
Independently reviewed methodology
Verified registration and turnout impact
More efficient voter engagement
Proven across multiple states and districts
Creates future-cycle turnout lift
Built into existing civic infrastructure
Led with trusted state partners
Adds cultural competency
Supports partners across key states
Coordinated through Running Mate CRM
Tracks registration in real time
15%
Registration lift advantage
Proven and verified impact
Our impact is proven, independently reviewed and built to compound over time.
Demonstrated influence in close races
Manages voters from first contact
17%
lower cost per net registration
Coalition-embedded, tech-forward delivery
Our program scales through trusted local partners, not one-size-fits-all outreach.
33k
voter turnout in november 2024
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