Why Register to Vote?
Voting is your chance to help restore honesty and accountability to Washington and put our country back on the right track.
Voting is your voice, and your voice is important.
To be heard, make sure that you are also registered to vote.
HOW TO REGISTER
In many jurisdictions, you can register online, or you can print out a registration form and send it in to your local voter registration office. If you're a new voter, most states require a form of identification and proof of your residence, such as a utility bill or rental contract.
Two popular sites for getting registration information are:
- Declare Yourself (www.declareyourself.com) and
- Rock the Vote (www.rockthevote.org).
The Election Assistance Commission (www.eac.gov) is a governmental site that offers information to help voters.
VOTE FOR AMERICA
Don't ever believe that your vote isn't important!
Many Americans have fought overseas for your right to vote, and many Americans have stood tall so that all Americans have the right to vote. Show them how much you appreciate their sacrifice by voting. Show the next generation that you care about them by casting your vote to make our nation secure and strong.
Stand up with us for a better America.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
There are great similarities in voter-rights policies across states. For example, if you are a registered voter, you have the right to cast a secret ballot without intimidation. If you are unable to vote because of a disability, you have the right to assistance. If you make a mistake, you have the right to a replacement ballot. However, states do differ in some ways. You can check your state by entering “voters' rights” and the name of your state into a search engine, such as Google.
Be aware of your rights as a voter. In recent elections, there have been reports of efforts to prevent people from voting by various means, such as limiting their access to polling places, improperly purging them from election rolls, or confusing them with incorrect information. Remain vigilant against any attempt to restrict your rights or the rights of others to participate in elections, and take action to stop them. Contact the election judge or county clerk in your jurisdiction. Candidates often have poll watchers on the voting site, so you could speak to them also.
The wrongful denial of even one American's ability to exercise his or her right to vote is an assault on all of us. Help secure America by securing your right to vote.
