September is National Voter’s Registration Month

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) has announced its support for the establishment of an annual National Voter Registration Day.  In view of the fact that forty-nine states plus the District of Columbia have voter registration deadlines in October, NASS has designated September as National Voter’s Registration Month with the mission being to encourage voter participation and increase awareness of state requirements and deadlines for voting.

As part of this effort, the NPMHU is taking steps to make eligible voters aware of registration deadlines and requirements, as well as promoting state resources to aid with the registration process.  A state-by-state list of voter registration deadlines, with contact information, polling place hours, and links to each state’s voter information website, is posted and available for your use under the Legislative and Political tab at www.npmhu.org.  In addition, each state’s voter helpline and toll-free numbers are provided as a resource for the 2014 general elections.  Voters who wish to report problems, suspicious activity, or irregularities related to the voting process are urged to contact their local election office.

The time to register is now.  Every Mail Handler is encouraged to register and vote.  Eligible citizens who are 18 years of age or older may register to vote.  Twenty states now offer online voter registration, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.  Additionally, eleven states plus the District of Columbia offer same-day voter registration for November 2014; these states are Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

All members are encouraged to check their voter registration information.  Updating voter registration information is critical for people who have recently moved, changed their name, or had their voting rights restored under the law.  Forty-five states plus the District of Columbia allow voters to verify their registration status online.  Many states also provide voters with online access to sample ballots and polling place locator services.  Please take the time to review these resources, register to vote, and most importantly, vote!

For more on voter registration options and deadlines in your state, you can visit the association's non-partisan voting information website, www.CanIVote.org.

For more on National Voter Registration Day and becoming a partner, check out www.NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org