Today Is National Voter Registration Day: Be Counted, Not Counted Out
Get out and register to vote for the upcoming election.
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What Is National Voter Education Day? - National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 25. It is a one-day, grassroots campaign to register and re-register tens of thousands of voters in states across the nation and educate them about any new voting laws. Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Education Fund, Bus Federation Civic Fund, Fair Elections Legal Network, League of Women Voters, Nonprofit Vote and Voto Latino co-ordinated the effort. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
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How Do I Find Out About Voter Registration Events in My City? - The National Voter Registration Day website offers a link to help people find events by ZIP code. (Photo: Johnny Wagner/Getty Images)
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Can I Vote in November If I Don't Register on Sept. 25? - Yes, but each state has a deadline by which residents must register to participate in the next election and all voters will need to have registered in early October. Click here to find out when the deadline is where you live. (Photo: Biloxi Sun Herald/MCT /Landov)
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Who Is Eligible to Vote? - To cast a ballot, you must be at least 18 at the time of the election, a U.S. citizen and in some states you must not be serving a prison sentence or be on parole for a felony conviction. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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How Do I Register to Vote? - Voter registration can be done in person or by mail. Some states require first-time voters to register in person. States offer their own forms through local boards of elections or county, city or township officials, but citizens may also use the National Mail Voter Registration Form to register or update their personal information, such as a change of address or party affiliation. Click here to find the details for your state. (Photo: Jamie Rose/Getty Images)
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