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)

GOP Presidential Primary and Caucus Update - On March 13, the Republican presidential candidates will battle for the Deep South in primaries taking place in Alabama and Mississippi, where a total of 90 delegates will be on the table. Hawaii also will hold a caucus contest for 20 delegates.(Photos: Mario Tama/Getty Images; Biloxi Sun Herald/MCT/Landov)

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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)

Standing His Ground on Voting Rights - Holder's ardent defense of the Voting Rights Act and fight against attempts to disenfranchise minority and other voters won him no Republican fans during the 2012 election cycle. (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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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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The Cup Half Full - If the Supreme Court upholds Section 5, which the Advancement Project's Dianis predicts it will, she believes states will be deterred from trying to pass laws or implement practices that harm the voting rights of people of color. "This last election cycle showed that we need more voter protections, not less," Dianis said. The Supreme Court has upheld Section 5 four times.   (Photo: Jamie Rose/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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Are There Any Residency Requirements? - Some states require residents to have lived in the precincts in which they will vote for a specific period of time before the next election. Check with your local county, city or township officials or board of elections or county clerk as the residency requirement varies from state to state.  (Photo: Tim Boyles/Getty Images)

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What If My Home Is in Foreclosure?  - You still have the right to vote, but if you've left the home before your local registration deadline, you need to update your voter registration information to include your new residence. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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What If I'm a Student? - Students can vote in their college towns or cast an absentee ballot in the state where they grew up. Check out Brennan Center for Justice student voter guide to learn the requirements of the state where you go to school and options for casting absentee ballots.  (Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images)