About us

The Franchise Project is dedicated to informing the public about voting rights and spurring people to take action in their local communities. Founded by seasoned voting rights activists who have worked on election protection efforts across the country, the Franchise Project includes attorneys, law students, and organizers who care about making our elections better.

Sarah Esty

Co-Founder
@estysarah

Emma Olson Sharkey

Co-Founder
@emmarolson

Christina Ford

Contributor
@christinaa_ford

Mary Grayson Batts

@notoriousmgb

Taylor Behnke

Contributor
@ItsRadishTime

Stephanie Command

Contributor
@steph_command

Sameer Jaywant

Contributor

Sam Gottstein

Contributor
@sgottstein ‏

Noah B. Lindell

Contributor

Mili Gosar

Contributor
@mngosar

Mike Malloy

Contributor

Lauren Skompinski

Fellow

Lynsey Gaudioso

Contributor

Diana Tomezsko

Contributor

Joseph Thomas

Contributor
@josephjthomasjt

Jordan Allen

Fellow
@jordanvalallen

Jennie Berman

Contributor

Jeff Zalesin

Contributor
@jeffzalesin

Evan Solomon

Fellow
@itsstillfrodo

Eli Poupko

Contributor