The webpage will be updated to communicate key voter registration and voting information throughout the 2016 election cycle and is also available in a Spanish version.
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Check your voter registration information. In North Carolina, voting advocates noted earlier this year that agency registrations declined sharply under the administration of Gov. Pat McCrory (R), who also brought in a new state election chief.
According to National Voter Registration Day data, 6 million Americans didn’t vote in 2008 because they missed a registration deadline or didn’t know how to register.
Francis said voters who have not participated in the past two general election are likely to be removed from the state’s active voter rolls and will need to re-register. Their goal is to increase awareness of voter registration opportunities.
The videos will appear on jumbotrons in Bryant-Denny and Jordan-Hare Stadiums throughout the season to spread the importance of voter registration.
Alicia Pierce with the Texas Secretary of State office says it’s not to be taken lightly.
“Register to vote!” calls out Ophelia Cavill, 17, to fellow students as they pass in the hallway at Cleveland High School in Portland.
Like Hall, Ung believes that state elected officials have put more focus on making voter participation easier for busy Californians.
The league says critical issues go to a vote this fall, including a library levy on the Eugene ballot, and a fire services levy on the Springfield ballot. The deadline to register to vote in those contests is October . 5.
Volunteers hit the streets for National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, asking neighbors if their registration is current.
Voter turnout in recent West Virginia elections has been dismal.
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Iowa voters can register to vote at their polling place on Election Day.
