National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day History

National Voter Registration Day aims to encourage greater participation in the democratic process by facilitating voter registration. The occasion is designed to create awareness about voter registration opportunities and to encourage more people, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to register.

The first National Voter Registration Day was held in 2012 and, since its inception, it has mobilized large numbers of volunteers and facilitated the registration of hundreds of thousands of voters across the country. A wide range of organizations participate in this initiative, from election offices and schools to businesses and non-profits, spreading the essential message of the importance of registering to vote and making one's voice heard.

Apart from assisting potential voters in the registration process, an important aspect of National Voter Registration Day includes education on the registration process and the provision of resources to navigate the process more easily. The goal is to ensure everyone can participate in the democratic process, irrespective of their background. National Voter Registration Day is typically marked by a high level of activity, both online and offline, with countless events organized nationwide. National Voter Registration Day takes place on the fourth Tuesday of September every year.

National Voter Registration Day facts

• 46th President of the United States Joe Biden, became the only president in the nation’s history to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race after winning the Democratic primary.
• The first election to use a voting machine took place in 1892.
• In its first eight years, nearly 3 million voters across all 50 states registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.
• Automatic voter registration is a policy that has been adopted by several states in the U.S, where eligible citizens who interact with government agencies are registered to vote or have their existing registration information updated unless they opt out.

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Top things to do for this observance

• Check Your Voter Registration Status