Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and what better way to celebrate than to ensure your ability to vote? You can do so ;by submitting a form online, by mail or in person, depending on where you live. ; Registering To Vote Online Currently, 23 states offer online voter registration. Five states — Florida, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and West Virginia — and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to set up an online voter registration system, but those have not yet been implemented. Check out this list ;to find your state’s voter registration ;site, or head to the National Voter Registration Day website ;to complete ;the…
Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, and what better way to celebrate than to ensure your ability to vote?
You can do so ;by submitting a form online, by mail or in person, depending on where you live. ;
Registering To Vote Online
Currently, 23 states offer online voter registration. Five states — Florida, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and West Virginia — and the District of Columbia have passed legislation to set up an online voter registration system, but those have not yet been implemented.
Check out this list ;to find your state’s voter registration ;site, or head to the National Voter Registration Day website ;to complete ;the voter registration form.
Registering To Vote By Mail
The national mail voter registration form is available ;here. You can access it in seven different languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese. The forms include specific instructions for completing the form state-by-state, including registration deadlines and the address to which you should send your form. ;
Registering To Vote In Person
Voting in person varies by state. Check out your local election office’s website ;for forms and submission instructions and locations. ;Some states will allow you to register to vote at your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or through other public assistance agencies. Check this map ;to see if your state fits that description.
Other Tools
If you can’t remember whether you’ve registered to vote, “Can I Vote?” is a good place to start. If you’re having a hard time checking your registration status using that tool, contact your local election office. ;
If you’re serving in the military, or are an overseas U.S. citizen, the Federal Voting Assistance Program ;is a good resource for registering to vote, acquiring an absentee ballot and more.
This interactive map ;by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission will take you straight to your state’s voting guidelines website. You can also search for your local government’s contact information here.
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It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s How You Can Register To Vote.
