Georgia elections are often decided by razor-thin margins. In a state where every vote matters, the political potential of re-engaging the estimated 450,000 Georgians with past felony convictions who are now eligible to vote but remain unregistered is enormous. These citizens live and work in their communities, many of whom have never been reintegrated into the democratic process after completing their sentences.

Research shows that restoring voting rights is directly linked to lower recidivism, higher employment, and stronger community investment. People who vote are more likely to follow the law, secure jobs, and see themselves as part of a broader civic fabric.

The Prosperity Alliance is a statewide initiative designed to end mass disenfranchisement in Georgia and restore full citizenship to justice-impacted individuals. Georgia has one of the most restrictive disenfranchisement laws in the country: individuals lose the right to vote until they complete every part of their felony sentence, including probation, parole, and restitution. 

With over 525,000 Georgians under correctional control—more than any other state—and probation terms averaging over six years, hundreds of thousands are denied the right to vote even while living, working, and paying taxes in the community. Today, an estimated 450,000 Georgians have completed their sentences and are eligible to vote but remain unregistered or unaware of their rights. Over 249,000 people are still disenfranchised—more than 75% under community supervision—disproportionately impacting Black communities and reinforcing structural inequities in voting, housing, employment, and representation.

The Prosperity Alliance operates through three coordinated entities:

  • Georgians for Prosperity (501(c)(3)): voter education and reentry support

  • Prosper Georgia Project (501(c)(4)): policy reform and advocacy

  • Prosper Georgia Action PAC: electoral mobilization and candidate support

Together, these entities work to restore voting rights, expand reentry resources, and reduce probation lengths by engaging people at every stage—from probation termination support to civic education, legislative lobbying, and get-out-the-vote campaigns. The Alliance treats disenfranchisement not only as a voting rights issue but as a driver of economic and racial injustice and recidivism. Its goal is to help every eligible Georgian reclaim their right to vote and full civic participation.

Impact or how it will be measured:

The Prosperity Alliance tracks impact through civic restoration, reentry outcomes, and policy change. Key metrics include:

  • Voter Registration: Register 50,000 previously disenfranchised voters

  • Probation Terminations: Assist 5,000+ individuals with early probation petitions under SB 105

  • Civic Engagement: Track turnout rates in target counties among newly registered voters

  • Reentry Metrics: 70%+ job placement for program participants; <10% rearrest rate within 3 years

  • Policy Wins: At least 3 legislative reforms introduced/passed within 3 years (e.g., redefining “moral turpitude,” probation reform, jail-based voting access)

The Alliance also measures awareness through voter education engagement, including hotline calls, website traffic, and workshop participation. A public dashboard tracks progress across all indicators, and partner agencies provide anonymized data on probation terminations and registration rates.