Native American Voting Protections
Native Americans often face additional obstacles to voting, due to geographic challenges, lack of access to mail and government services, and a history of voter suppression, among other factors. A small number of states have implemented laws specifically designed to address and mitigate these obstacles.
State has enacted Native American voting protections
(5 states)
State has no applicable law
(45 states + D.C.)
Recommended citation:
Movement Advancement Project. “Native American Voting Protections.” https://mapresearch.org/democracy-map/native-american-voting-protections/. Accessed June 12, 2026.
Breakdown by Population
*Note: These percentages reflect the voting-eligible population, as reported by the United States Election Project.
17%
17% of population lives in states that has enacted Native American voting protections
83%
83% of population lives in states that has no applicable law
