About the Holiday
What day is Voter Registration Day?
September 19th
In 2020, what ratio of people were eligible to vote but were not registered?
1:4
How many people have registered since 2020 due to the holiday?
More than 5 million voters across all 50 states have registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day, including 1.5 million in 2020 alone
What year was the National Voter Registration Day first observed?
2012
What are the 3 common reasons people are unable vote?
1.miss a registration deadline
2.don’t update their registration
3.aren’t sure how to register
How many volunteers does the holiday engage?
Each year, the holiday’s thousands of partner organizations—about a third of whom are completely new to voter registration—engage upwards of 20,000 volunteers!
Who endorses this holiday?
National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the National Association of Election Officials (The Election Center)
What are two ways you can vote?
1. By Mail
2. In person
What do we educate people about?
1.how to register
2.sign up for election reminders
3.request mail-in ballots
4.learn about early voting options
What does National Voter Registration Day seek?
create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities
Do you need your ID to vote?
No, however you will be asked to present an ID. If you do not have any, then you can sign an affidavit.
What kind of unity is National Voter Registration Day?
civic unity