MONTGOMERY – Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill joins fellow
members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in reminding
citizens that September 2015 is National Voter Registration Month.
Secretary
Merrill continues to work with Alabama’s federal, state and local leaders to remind
Alabamians of the importance of exercising their right to vote, as well as
working to ensure that all eligible Alabamians can exercise their right to
vote.
“The need for public information and education
regarding voter registration and related deadlines is extremely critical as
Alabama voters prepare to take part in the 2015 statewide election and the 2016
presidential election cycle,” said Secretary Merrill. “Registering to vote
empowers eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote on Election Day. I am
thankful to all the Secretaries of State who are highlighting the importance of
National Voter Registration Month and Day.”
To register to vote or find your polling place
in Alabama, please visit: http://www.alabamavotes.gov/
The nation’s Secretaries of State established
September as National Voter Registration Month as a non-partisan means of
encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness about state
requirements and deadlines for voting.
NASS has also declared September 22, 2015, as
National Voter Registration Day. Links to online voter registration portals and
voter registration forms can be found online at www.nass.org.
"Each September, we ask eligible citizens
to help celebrate democracy and make voting part of our back-to school and
back-to-business routines,” said NASS President Tom Schedler, who serves as
Louisiana Secretary of State. “Thanks to state adoption of new and improved
technologies, registering to vote has never been faster, easier, or more
convenient for people with busy lives. We are grateful to all of the
Secretaries of State who are helping to celebrate and share the good word about
National Voter Registration Month.”
Get
registered to vote. Eligible citizens who are 18 years of age or
older may register to vote. Every state except North Dakota has a registration
requirement for voting.
Check your
voter registration information. Updating
voter registration information is critical for people who have recently moved,
changed their name, or had their voting rights restored. Most states allow
eligible voters to verify their registration status online.
Sign up
for election alerts and reminders. Be sure to
sign up for election alerts and reminders from your state and local election
officials.
Many states offer mobile-optimized websites
that are compatible with mobile device and tablet use. A smartphone app to
access voter registration information and tools is available in the following
states: Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas,
Louisiana, Montana, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and
Wisconsin.
Find out more about how to register to vote in
your state at www.CanIVote.org.
For more on NVRD and becoming a partner, check
out: www.NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org.
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