National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day

• Overview:

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday observed annually on a Tuesday in September in the United States. Its primary goal is to increase awareness of voter registration opportunities and to celebrate the democratic process.

• Background:

Inception: The first National Voter Registration Day was held on September 25, 2012.

Founding Organizations: The event was initiated by approximately 2,000 civic organizations, including prominent groups such as the League of Women Voters, HeadCount, The Bus Federation (now known as the Alliance for Youth Organizing), Rock the Vote, and Nonprofit VOTE.

Public Engagement: The day sees participation from a wide range of volunteers, including many celebrities, actors, and musicians who use their platforms to encourage voter registration and civic participation.

Purpose:

National Voter Registration Day aims to make voter registration more accessible and to engage the public in the democratic process by raising awareness and providing resources for individuals to register to vote. The day serves as an opportunity to remind eligible citizens to check their registration status and to get involved in elections.