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How To Register To Vote
Not having registered is no excuse to not vote, especially when it's so easy to do. It's as simple as answering four questions and filling out a basic application. And then, you will be eligible to vote and you will have the power to make your voice heard. And what's not to like about that?
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Step 1:
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Can You Or Can't You?
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Before you can actually register to vote, you have to determine if you're eligible. Just ask yourself four questions: 1. Will you have turned 18 by the next election? 2. Are you a U.S. citizen? 3. Are you a felon? 4. Have you been declared mentally incompetent by a court of law? If you answered "yes" to the first two questions and "no" to the last two, you're good to go. If not, then check with the Secretary of State's office in your state to see if you are eligible or not.
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Step 2:
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Just Do It
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Get going and find yourself a voter registration application. They're pretty much everywhere you'd expect - the post office, the public library, the DMV - and some places you wouldn't - mall kiosks, coffee shops, college campuses. And if you don't want to leave the house, you can even find voter registration applications on the Internet. Search online for "voter registration application" and the name of your state.
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Do It Right
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Read the instructions carefully and fill the application out properly. Most of the information you'll need to provide is simple - name, address, date of birth. Some states require you to choose a party affiliation. If you're not sure if you're a Democrat, Republican, or something else, you can usually register as an independent, but remember, you may not be able to vote for all ballot items in primaries if you're not registered with a party!
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Step 4:
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Submit
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Drop your voter registration application off at the post office, DMV, or your local elections office or send it to the address on the form. That's it! That's all you have to do to become a registered voter! Now go vote!
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