Strafford County Superior Court Judge John Lewis assured out-of-state college students of their right to vote in New Hampshire by ordering the state to issue new voter registration forms before the November elections.
It’s a fact – we are truly in the breakneck pace of the election cycle. Governor Mitt Romney has selected his running mate; President Obama and Governor Romney have accepted their party’s nomination at the national conventions; and the first debate is less than a month away. In a time when politicians always seem to be campaigning, the light at the end of the tunnel is beginning to burn a little brighter.
Our friends at CIRCLE have been releasing a wealth of useful data as part of their new YouthTruth initiative. This week, CIRCLE is probing deep and uncovering some sobering—yet ultimately encouraging—truths about non-college youth.
I was pleased to speak with community college leaders from across the country today to share best practices, offer League resources and discuss voter registration plans.
This week the League launched its 2012 First-time Voter Registration Project nationwide. LWVEF will be working with about 25 Leagues in 16 states through the fall to register and engage young voters, new citizens, and other newcomers to the election process! Keep an eye out for more updates from this program in the coming weeks.