WASHINGTON, DC – In the largest activation in history, the League of Women Voters will host more than 600 voter registration events this year in recognition of National Voter Registration Day.
National Voter Registration Day, a civic holiday celebrated annually on the third Tuesday of September, brings organizations together to register hundreds of thousands of voters on a single day. The 104-year-old voting rights organization has been participating in National Voter Registration Day since its inception in 2012, and has been the largest on-the-ground partner.
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“By ensuring that eligible voters are registered, we empower communities to participate in our democracy," said Dianna Wynn, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States. "We are committed to making sure that everyone can exercise their right to vote, because voting is the foundation of democracy."
This year, more than 500 Leagues will hold in-person and virtual voter registration events and encourage people to check their registration status ahead of Election Day, highlighting the importance of voters making their voices heard in this year’s election. Leagues will engage voters at high schools, colleges and universities, naturalization ceremonies, and even public spaces like libraries, a WNBA game, and LUSH cosmetics stores across the country.
“National Voter Registration Day is an amazing celebration that brings together a diverse group of organizations to show that every voter's voice is important in our democracy," said Jeanette Senecal, Senior Director of Mission Impact at the League of Women Voters. “To empower voters and defend democracy, our Leagues find creative, innovative ways to engage their communities and inspire voters to make their voices heard.”
The League of Women Voters works year-round, every year, to ensure that all Americans have equal access to the ballot. The League serves voters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in over 700 communities across the country. Nationwide, Leagues leadhundreds of voter registration events each year, host candidate forums, and distribute education materials through its nonpartisan voter education tool, VOTE411.org Through VOTE411, eligible voters can register to vote, find their polling place, learn about candidates, and more.
To register to vote or check your registration status, learn more here.
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