Happy National Voter Registration Day! On the fourth Tuesday in September, today urges any and all citizens to register to vote. Make your vote count!
In 2012, more than 300,000 Americans registered to vote in the inaugural day the observance. In 2018, that number jumped to 800,000.
Today helps to ensure eligible voters register in their districts each year. The awareness campaign provides valuable information for each state as well.
Timed ideally a few months before some of the bigger elections of the year, the day places information in the hands of the voters at the right time.
There are hundreds of local, state and national organizations driving the day and bringing it to you, too.
Partner organizations help also by coordinating thousands of public events to bring awareness about ballot initiatives, local elections, and voter registration.
HOW TO OBSERVE
If your right to vote means anything to you, make sure you’re registered. While registration isn’t required in every state, every state has minimum requirements. Knowing what they are and being prepared to vote is an important part of a democracy.
Learn about your voter rights and requirements. Be informed by checking where your polling place is. You can also learn more about mail-in voting.
If you have any questions about voter registration, all the answers are conveniently located in one place. Each state has different requirements. Therefore, if you’ve moved recently, be sure to know the requirements where you live.
HISTORY
The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established the first National Voter Registration Day on September 25, 2012.
In 2014, the NASS established the Fourth Tuesday of September as the official day for National Voter Registration Day.
Register to vote and use #VoterRegistrationDay to post on social media.
Will you make your vote count this year?
DATES
September 28, 2021September 27, 2022
September 26, 2023
September 24, 2024
September 23, 2025
September 22, 2026
September 28, 2027
September 26, 2028
September 25, 2029
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