Our Mission
Equity
Persistent and unyielding in our commitment to a just, multiracial democracy, Public Wise fights to secure a government that reflects the will and protects the rights of the people.
in Democracy
Research
Non-partisan research around voting rights is led by an in-house PhD team.
Partnerships
Our national partners are on the front lines in the fight for increased voting rights and access to democracy.
Projects
Our free, public tools identifying and examining the impact of Election Deniers working in local offices working on election administration.
Research Categories
Featured Research Publications
The State of Black Representation in the US Today
Corroding Democracy and the Roe Rollback: How Geographic Disparities in Representation Shape US Policy Outcomes
Democracy on the Ballot: Voters’ intentions and actions in battleground states in the midterm elections
Partnerships
Nearly $2 million in unrestricted funds went to 30+ partner organizations, in 2023.
We partner with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations engaged in voting rights and democracy access work across the country. Our priority states for grant funding are currently Arizona, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
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Featured Project
JUST RELEASED: Election Threat Index — A free, public tool identifying and examining the impact of Election Deniers working in local offices working on election administration.
