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Get your voice heard this National Voter Registration Day! Register, participate, and make a difference in the democracy we share.
Mark your calendars for the celebration of one of the most important events in our democracy - National Voter Registration Day! Happening on the fourth Thursday in September, this vital day was first observed in 2012 and has grown in significance ever since. The special day is all about making sure everyone has the opportunity to vote. It’s a national holiday celebrating our democracy, and it's an opportunity to spread the word about voter registration and make sure everyone's registered to vote in the upcoming elections. Participating in this day is a chance to stand up for democracy, civic responsibility, and the power of the vote. So, come on! Let's get registered and make our voices heard this National Voter Registration Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Age Lowered for Voting</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 26th Amendment to the U.S Constitution is ratified, lowering the voting age from 21 to 18.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Increase in Voter Registration</div><div class='timeline-text'>Efforts to increase voter registration among various demographics led to 146.2 million citizens registered to vote by this year.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Voter Registration Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) was signed into law, making voter registration for federal elections more frictionless at public assistance agencies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2002</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Help America Vote Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) is signed into law, providing federal funding to improve state's voter registration systems.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Historic Voter Turnout</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 2008 presidential election sees a historic voter turnout, with more than 131 million people casting votes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Voter Registration Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Voter Registration Day is celebrated, with thousands of voters registering nationwide.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Take part in a voter registration event</h3><p class='facts-text'>National Voter Registration Day is a great opportunity to get involved in your community. Look up any voter registration events taking place nearby, and go along to support the cause.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Organize a voter registration drive</h3><p class='facts-text'>Take the initiative and organize a voter registration drive in your area. Collaboration with local businesses, universities, or nonprofits can make it more effective and reach more people.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Help others to register</h3><p class='facts-text'>If you've got friends, family members or neighbors who aren’t registered to vote, offer to help them fill out the form or guide them through the online registration process.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Share the importance on social media</h3><p class='facts-text'>Even if you're already registered, you can spread the word on social media about the importance of voter registration. Use hashtags like #NationalVoterRegistrationDay and #VoteReady and tag your friends to remind them to register.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Engage youth in the process</h3><p class='facts-text'>Educate the younger generations about the importance of voting. Introduce them to the registration process, hold mock elections at schools, or engage them in discussions about civic duties and responsibilities.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Civic Participation</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Voter Registration Day reminds us of the essential role public participation plays in a functioning democracy. It's a day where we get to celebrate our power to effect change and make our voices heard by registering to vote. It not only reinforces our sense of civic duty but also reminds us that our votes matter.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Community Engagement</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This day encourages us to actively participate in our communities. Whether it's through participating in voter registration events, helping others register or using social media platforms to spread the importance of voter registration, this day offers the opportunity to strengthen community ties and work together towards a common goal.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Educating Future Generations</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Voter Registration Day provides an excellent opportunity to educate young people about the value of voting and civic responsibility. Through initiatives like mock elections and educational discussions, adults can pass on the torch of democracy to future generations, promoting a sense of communal duty and engagement.</p></div></div>
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