VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the Division of Elections website at www.elections.state.ak.us/forms/c03.pdf. Application forms are also available at the Division of Elections as well as at designated voter registration agencies (including DMV locations, Health and Social Services offices, Community and Economic Development offices and Armed Forces Recruitment Offices).

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Alaska. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Alaska, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank. One of the following identification numbers must be provided: Alaska Driver's License or Alaska State Identification Card Number. If a person does not have either of those, he/she must provide the last four digits of his/her social security number. If a person does not have any of those identification numbers, he or she must write "NONE" on the form and a unique identifying number will be assigned to him or her for voter registration purposes.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

If you are in Alaska, you can register to vote as soon as you arrive as long as you intend to remain there and have the intent to return when you leave. However, a person must have been a resident of Alaska and of the election district in which the person seeks to vote for at least 30 days just before the election in order to vote in that election. The voter may not be registered in another state. The 30-day residency requirement does not apply to presidential elections in the case of a voter that is otherwise qualified.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

In general, a P.O. Box, including a campus P.O. Box, is not sufficient to establish residency. An applicant must provide sufficient information to determine the location of the residence of the voter.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address your legal residence. Residence is defined as the place in which a person's habitation is fixed, and to which, whenever absent, the person intends to return. Alaska Stat. § 15.05.020. To vote, you must have been a resident of Alaska and of the house district in which you plan to vote for at least 30 days just before the election and you may not be registered to vote in another jurisdiction.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. When registering to vote in person, a voter's identity must be verified by a driver's license, state identification card, current and valid photo identification, birth certificate, passport, or hunting or fishing license. A registration official who knows the identity of the applicant may waive the identification requirement.

When registering to vote by mail or fax, a voter's identity must be verified either at the time of registration or at the polls by submitting a copy of a current and valid photo identification, driver's license, passport, state identification card or birth certificate.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Alaska voters must provide identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include an official voter registration card, driver's license, state identification card, current and valid photo identification, birth certificate, passport or hunting or fishing license. In the alternative, the following documents are acceptable identification as long as they list the voter's current address and name: an original or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document.

A voter who cannot exhibit a required form of identification shall be allowed to vote a questioned ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The applicant must provide the following information: name; sex; State of Alaska driver's license number or State of Alaska identification card number, if issued, or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number; date of birth; Alaska residence address; statement of whether the applicant has been registered to vote in another jurisdiction and, if so, the jurisdiction and the address of the previous registration; a declaration that the applicant will be 18 or older within 90 days after the date of registration; declaration that the applicant is a citizen of the United States; the applicant's signature; any former name under which the applicant was registered to vote in Alaska; and other certification statements attesting to the veracity of information provided and understanding of potential criminal prosecution for violating sections of the Elections title.

An incomplete or inaccurate registration form may not be accepted. An application will not be processed if the residence address is missing, or if you provide a PO Box, HC No. and Box, PSC Box, Rural Route No., Commercial Address or Mail Stop Address. If the application is incomplete, the registrant will be notified in writing.

A person who submitted an incomplete or inaccurate registration form may register by re-executing and resubmitting a registration form in person, by mail, or by facsimile or other electronic transmission approved by the elections director.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

A voter whose name is changed by marriage or court order may vote under the previous name. In order to vote under a name that has been legally changed, a voter must use the Voter Registration Application Register to perform a name change. In order for the change to be in effect for an election, the request must be received or postmarked 30 days before an election.

A voter who wishes to vote under the new name, but has not re-registered at least 30 days before the election may vote a questioned ballot or an absentee ballot.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 General Election, the deadline is October 5, 2008. Alaska requires voters to be registered 30 days before an election.

10) What (if different from voter registration deadline) is the registration form submission deadline?

Completed registration forms submitted by mail must be postmarked at least 30 days before the next election, and completed registration forms submitted by fax or other electronic transmission approved under Alaska election law must be received at least 30 days before the next election. The names of applicants submitting forms without postmarks will be placed on the official registration list for that election if the form was signed and dated at least 30 days before the election and the form is received by the director or election supervisor at least 25 days before the election.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Alaska Division of Elections at:
Division of Elections
PO Box 110017
Juneau, AK 99811-0017
(907) 465-4611
elections(at)gov.state.ak.us

13) What web resources are available?

The Alaska Division of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.elections.alaska.gov. The site includes resources such as frequently asked questions and absentee ballots.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is also a helpful resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/alaska.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/GetRegForm.aspx. Application forms also are available at the County Boards of Registrars, normally located in the county courthouse. They are also available at public libraries, and at state and local government agencies providing public assistance, such as the Department of Public Health Medicaid Agency, and the Department of Human Resources. Citizens can also register to voter when applying for or renewing their driver's licenses or state identification cards. Qualified can also submit a postcard registration by mail. The postcard application is available at the citizen's County Board of Registrars, driver's licensing office, public colleges and universities, and select libraries. The postcard may also be obtained on-line at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/VoterRegistrationInfo.aspx.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

While there are no specific prohibitions restricting the use of the National Voter Registration Form, Alabama has created three new programs to promote voter registration and conform with the National Voter Registration Act. These programs are (1) Motor Voter, which permits people to register to vote when they apply for state identification or a driver's license; (2) Agency-Based Voter Registration, which allows people to register to vote at selected government offices; and (3) Postcard Voter Registration, which allows voters to complete a form and return it to the appropriate location. This information may be found at the Secretary of State website, which is available at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/NatlVoterRegAct.aspx.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Alabama laws do not specify how long someone must live there to be eligible to vote there, but the law specifically states that a person must be registered to vote at least ten days before the election. People must vote in the county and voting place that corresponds with where their permanent address.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

The voter registration application provides a section for the applicant's permanent address and a mailing address; therefore applicants may list a P.O. Box, college campus address, or dorm address. Nevertheless, applicants must include their permanent address on the voter registration form. See State of Alabama Mail-In Voter Registration Form, available online at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/vr/nvra-2.pdf.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Voters may only register to vote in the county of their domicile. Domicile is defined as a place where someone lives and intends to remain permanently.

Alabama has created three new programs to promote voter registration and conform with the National Voter Registration Act. These programs are (1) Motor Voter, which permits people to register to vote when they apply for state identification or a driver's license; (2) Agency-Based Voter Registration, which allows people to register to vote at selected government offices; and (3) Postcard Voter Registration, which allows voters to complete a form and return it to the appropriate location. This information may be found at the Secretary of State website, which is available at: http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/NatlVoterRegAct.aspx.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. Voters may register by mail without identification, but they must provide the ID requirements listed in question 9 when they come to the voting polls or with their absentee ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Before voting in person, a voter must present identification. The requirement can be fulfilled through a photo ID (defined as any government issued photo IDs, employee ID cards, and college-level or higher student ID cards), or a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or "other government document." The government documents must contain both the name and address of the voter, and are defined using a list that is non-exhaustive but includes: (a) a government ID card issued by any state or federal branch or agency, (b) a passport, (c) an Alabama hunting or fishing license, (d) an Alabama handgun permit, (e) a pilot's license, (f) a military ID card, (g) a certified copy of a birth certificate, (h) a Social Security Card, (i) a naturalization document, (j) certified court adoption or name change records, or (k) a Medicaid, Medicare, or EBT card. If they have no identification, they may vote provisionally.

Absentee voters must submit a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document with the absentee ballot, unless they are exempt under federal law.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the omission results in a refusal of registration, the Board of Registrars must notify the registrant within ten days of the refusal, giving them a specific reason for the refusal. If the refusal was an innocent error, the registrant is permitted to re-submit the voter registration form. The registrant can also appeal the denial to probate court.

8) If a person changes their name, can they have their new name reflected on their voter registration records by filling out a voter registration form?

Yes.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Registration closes ten days before the election. Although Jefferson County (of which Birmingham is the seat) is exempt from the state-wide deadline based on a population provision, they too follow the ten days registration deadline.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Registration forms must be submitted by the voter registration deadline if submitted at an official registration agency. If submitted by mail, they must be postmarked by the deadline.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Election Day registration is not permitted.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Alabama Secretary of State's Office at:
Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
600 Dexter Ave, Suite E-208
Montgomery, AL 36130
1-800-274- VOTE (8683)

13) What web resources are available?

Secretary of State, Elections Division:
http://www.sos.state.al.us/Elections/Default.aspx

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org.

Project Vote Smart:
http://www.votesmart.org/voter_registration_resources.php?state_id=AL

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be found at your local county clerk's office, by contacting the Secretary of State Election Division at 1-800-247-3312, or at http://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/elections_pdfs/voter/voter_reg_ap_ar.pdf

Voter registration agencies shall distribute mail voter registration applications, provide assistance to applicants in completing voter registration application forms, unless the applicant refuses assistance, and accept completed voter registration application forms for transmittal to the appropriate permanent registrar via the Secretary of State. Voter registration agencies include the following:

• - The Office of Driver Services of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration and all State Revenue Offices
• - Public assistance agencies, which shall mean those agencies that provide services under the Food Stamps, Medicaid, Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) programs
• - Disabilities agencies, which shall mean agencies that offer state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities
• - Public libraries
• - The Arkansas National Guard

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Arkansas.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

You must reside in Arkansas at least 31 days prior to the first election in which you will vote. The registration books will be closed 30 days before each election and will remain closed until after the election. If the voter has submitted her/his registration application close to the registration deadline, the voter should follow up on the application by calling her/his County Clerk.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her voting residence. "Voting residence" shall be a voter's domicile. The domicile of a person is that place in which his or her habitation is fixed to which he or she has the intention to return whenever he or she is absent. A change of domicile is made only by the act of abandonment, together with the intent to remain in another place. A person can have only one domicile at any given time, but does not lose his or her domicile if he or she temporarily leaves his or her home and goes to another country, state, or place in this state with the intent of returning. The place where a person's family resides is presumed to be his or her place of domicile, but a person may acquire a separate residence if he or she takes another abode with the intention of remaining there. An actual address is not needed for registration, as long as you are able to notate the physical location on the map provided on the voter registration card.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence. See Question 3 above.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

If you register to vote by mail you must provide either your driver's license number or the last four digits of your Social Security number on your Arkansas Voter Registration Application, or indicate on the application that you do not possess either a driver's license or Social Security number.

If you indicate on the application that you do not possess either a driver's license or Social Security number, you may be required to vote a Provisional Ballot when you vote for the first time unless you submit a photocopy of one of the following with your mail-in application or at the time of voting: current and valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck that shows your name and address, or another government document that shows your name and address.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Election officials at the polls must ASK all voters to provide one of the following forms of identification:

• - A current and valid photo identification (such as a driver's license),
• - A copy of a current utility bill showing the voter's name and address,
• - A copy of a bank statement showing the voter's name and address,
• - A copy of a government check or paycheck showing the voter's name and address, or
• - A copy of a government document showing the voter's name and address.

If you're unable to provide ID, the election official will note it on the Precinct Voter Registration List, and you may vote a regular ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The treatment of incomplete or illegible registration forms depends on the type of information that is missing or illegible. If an applicant for voter registration fails to provide any of the information required, the permanent registrar shall notify the applicant of the failure and provide the applicant with an opportunity to complete the form in a timely manner to allow for its completion before the next election for federal office.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. If a voter's name is not the same as that on the precinct voter registration list, the election official will request that the voter complete a voter registration application form for the purposes of updating the county voter registration files. Once the voter has completed the application, the voter will be permitted to vote.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

You must submit your application to an official voter registration agency or mail it no later than 30 days prior to an election in which you wish to vote. The postmark on a mail-in application will be considered the submission date. If you completed your application at a voter registration drive, the organizers must submit it to the county clerk or Secretary of State's office within 21 days of the date on the application or no later than 30 days prior to the next election .If you submit your application close to an election registration deadline, you are strongly advised to follow up on your registration status with your county clerk before Election Day.

If an election deadline is looming, there is one method of application that will ensure your eligibility; apply in person with your county clerk. If you have not received verification from your county clerk, be sure to confirm your registration BEFORE Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is 30 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 30th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question 9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the

State Board of Election Commissioners

Arkansas Ethics Commission

13) What web resources are available?

The Arkansas Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.sosweb.state.ar.us/elections.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/arkansas.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter Registration forms are supplied by the county recorder and are made available to the public by the Secretary of State.

The form can be downloaded from the website of the Arizona Secretary of State at http://www.azsos.gov/election/VoterRegistration.htm. The website also provides for online voter registration. In order to register online, a person must have an Arizona Driver License or Identification card issued by the Motor Vehicle Division on or after October 1st 1996.

Application forms also are available at the County Recorder in the county of the person's legal residence. A list of County Recorder and Election Offices can be found at http://www.azsos.gov/election/county.htm.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Arizona.

There is one restriction - applicants must attach sufficient proof of citizenship (See Questions 5 and 6 for additional information). Satisfactory evidence of citizenship includes:

• a) driver's license or nonoperating identification license
• b) photocopy of a birth certificate
• c) photocopy of US passport
• d) presentation of naturalization documents to the county recorder
• e) other documents or methods that are established pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
• f) the applicant's bureau of Indian affairs card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Arizona county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-nine (29) days prior to a primary or general election.

A registered elector who moves from one county to another county during the twenty-nine day period preceding either a primary, general or runoff election is deemed to be a resident and registered elector of the county from which the elector moved until the day after the primary, general or runoff election, whichever applies.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

For purposes of the Arizona Election Code, "residence" means an actual physical presence in the state combined with an intent to remain. A temporary absence will not result in a loss of residence if the individual has an intent to return following his absence.

A P.O. Box may be used. The Arizona Election Code provides:

A person who does not reside at a fixed, permanent or private structure shall be properly registered to vote if that person is qualified under Arizona election law and that person's registration address is located within Arizona at a "general delivery address for a post office covering the location where the registrant is a resident."

A college campus or dorm address can also be used, although residence is determined by the intention of the person. If the person intends to move back to Arizona or intends to make Arizona his home, then he has established residence. A person will not lose their Arizona residence by reason of absence from the state "while a student at an institution of learning."

A person does not lose residence by leaving to go to another county, state, or foreign country for merely temporary purposes, with the intention of returning. On the other hand, a person will not gain Arizona residence by virtue of their status as a student in Arizona. A person will not gain residence in any county into which he comes for merely temporary purposes, without the intention of making that county his home.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

A completed registration form must contain one of the following:

• a) the person's Arizona driver's license number
• b) the person's Arizona nonoperating identification license number
• c) the last four digits of the person's social security number
• d) the person's affirmation that if an Arizona driver license number, nonoperating identification license number, or the last four digits of the persons' social security number is not provided, the person does not possess a valid Arizona driver or nonoperating identification license or a social security number and that the person is hereby requesting that a unique identifying number be assigned by the secretary of state.

Additionally, registration requires a statement that the applicant is a United States citizen. Evidence of citizenship must be attached to the application. Acceptable proof of citizenship includes the following:

• a) the registrant's driver's license or identification card number, if issued in Arizona after October 1, 1996 or if issued by an equivalent governmental agency of another state if the agency indicates on the license or identification card that the person has provided proof of U.S. citizenship;
• b) a legible photocopy of the registrant's birth certificate that verifies citizenship and supporting legal documentation (e.g. marriage certificate) if the name on the birth certificate is not the same as the registrant's current legal name;
• c) a legible photocopy of the relevant pages of the registrant's U.S. passport;
• d) U.S. naturalization documents or the number of the certificate of naturalization;
• e) the registrant's Bureau of Indian Affairs card number, tribal treaty card number, or tribal enrollment number; or
• f) a legible photocopy of a tribal certificate of Indian blood or tribal or Bureau of Indian Affairs affidavit of birth.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Every qualified elector, is required to show proof of identity before receiving a ballot. Before receiving his ballot, each elector shall announce his name and place of residence in a clear, audible tone of voice to the election official in charge of the signature roster or present his name and residence in writing and shall present one form of identification that bears the name, address and photograph of the elector or two different forms of identification that bear the name and address of the elector.

Acceptable forms of identification with the voter's photograph, name and address include:

• - Valid Arizona driver license
• - Valid Arizona nonoperating identification license
• - Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• - Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification

Acceptable forms of identification without the voter's photograph, but show the voter's name and address include (voter must present two):

• - Utility bill of the elector that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election. A utility bill may be for electric, gas, water, solid waste, sewer, telephone, cellular phone, or cable television
• - Bank or credit union statement that is dated within ninety days of the date of the election
• - Valid Arizona Vehicle Registration
• - Indian census card
• - Property tax statement of the elector's residence
• - Tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification
• - Recorder's Certificate
• - Valid United States federal, state, or local government issued identification, including a voter registration card issued by the county recorder

If the name is found upon the precinct register by the election officer having charge thereof, or the qualified elector presents a certificate from the county recorder showing that he is entitled by law to vote in the precinct, the election official in charge of the signature roster shall repeat the name and the qualified elector shall be allowed within the voting area.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the information on the registration form is incomplete or illegible and the county recorder is not able to process the registration form, the county recorder shall notify the applicant within ten business days of receipt of the registration form, shall specify the missing or illegible information and, if the registration lacks the registrant's name, address, date of birth, signature, affirmation of citizenship, or identification information (i.e. driver's license or identification card number, the last four digits of the registrant's social security number or an attestation that the registrant has none of these forms of identification), the recorder must also specify that the registrant will not be registered until he supplies the required information. If the missing or illegible information is supplied before 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, that person is deemed to have been registered on the date the registration was first received.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. An elector desiring to register under a new name, resulting either from a court order or marriage, shall reregister and state on the new affidavit of registration the elector's former legal name. An elector may also correct the voter registration record by providing the new name at the polls and voting a provisional ballot.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, registration closes at midnight on Monday, October 6. Arizona requires voters to be registered 29 days before an election. This means that the county recorder must have received the voter's registration by midnight, October 6, 2008.

The only exception to this rule is for servicemen or overseas voters who qualify under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act of 1986. These voters may validly register if their registration materials are received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Mail-in registrations post-marked at least 29 days prior to the election are valid if the county recorder receives them by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Mail-in registrations are also valid if dated at least 29 days prior to the election and received by the county recorder within five days after the registration deadline. The date of registration entered for registration forms that are received by the county recorder from persons, groups or agencies that are not authorized to accept registrations pursuant to and that do not bear a legible postmark date or an otherwise reliable date shall be the date that those forms are received by the county recorder.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question 9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For general information, contact the Elections Office of the Arizona Secretary of State:
Arizona Secretary of State
Elections
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2888
1-602-542-8683

For the Voter Outreach Office which helps conduct non-partisan voter registration drives:
Arizona Secretary of State
Voter Outreach
1700 West Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2888
1-602-364-4700
(submit questions via internet at: http://www.azsos.gov/info/contact_us.htm?topic=Voter%20Outreach)

13) What web resources are available?

The Arizona Secretary of State has a website providing information on elections, including the voter registration process: http://www.azsos.gov/election/. This site includes information on elections generally, deadlines for registration and voting, and absentee voting.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections' Arizona page is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/arizona.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. Via the Internet, the form can be downloaded on the Secretary of State's website at http://www.sos.state.co.us/ or at http://www.elections.colorado.gov/DDefault.aspx. Application forms are available at most state agency offices, public libraries, post offices or at County Clerk and Recorder's offices. The Department of Revenue must supply voter registration forms and change of name and change-of-address forms to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance, renewal, or correction of a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration form can be used in Colorado. If using the National Form in Colorado, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Colorado precinct in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days preceding the election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address she considers to be her residence. A residence is any place where a person lives with the intent of staying. A college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address, and when she leaves-for any length of time-with the intention of returning. A post office box is not a residence.

Students with a campus P.O. Box should fill in their dorm names and room numbers in the Colorado Legal Residence Street Address on the Colorado form or the Home Address box (2) on the National form and then enter their P.O. Box number in the Mailing Address box on the Colorado form or Address Where You Get Your Mail box (3) on the National form.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. A student at an institution of higher education in Colorado who is otherwise qualified to vote shall not be denied the right to register or vote solely because that person is a student at an institution of higher education. A student may instead choose to vote at a previous Colorado address or the address of her family if she regards that county as her permanent residence. A person's voting address is determined based on her residence. A residence is any place that a person regards as her home and lives with the intent of staying, even when a particular address, such as a campus dorm, may last only as long as student status. A person can reside at an address and leave for a period of time, e.g. to attend college. However, as long as the person has the intention of returning, that address may be considered their residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is not required of voters not registering in person to vote in Colorado but, under federal law, first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place (see Question #6). The registration form requires an applicant's Colorado drivers license number or Department of Revenue identification number. If a registration applicant does not have a driver's license or Department of Revenue number, the last four digits of the applicant's social security number are required. Applicants with no social security number will be issued a unique identifying number and registered to vote by checking a box stating "I do not have a social security number." An applicant who leaves the identification section blank and does not check the box(es) indicating lack of identification will not be registered to vote.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Voters casting ballots for the first time in Colorado, or voting in a new Colorado county before creation a statewide voter database, must provide one form of the following form of identification if they have not done so in person at the time of registration:

• 1. A valid Colorado driver's license;
• 2. A valid identification card issued by the state Department of Revenue;
• 3. A valid United States passport;
• 4. A valid employee photo ID issued by the U.S. Government, Colorado state government, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other political subdivision of the state;
• 5. A valid pilot's license issued by the federal aviation administration or other authorized agency of the United States;
• 6. A valid United States military identification card with a photograph of the eligible elector;
• 7. A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the elector;
• 8. A valid Medicare or Medicaid card issued by the United States health care financing administration;
• 9. A certified copy of a birth certificate for the elector issued in the United States; or
• 10. Certified documentation of naturalization.



If the form of identification shows an address, it must show the person's address as in the state of Colorado.

A STUDENT ID - EVEN IF ISSUED BY A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OR SCHOOL IN COLORADO - IS NOT CONSIDERED A VALID ID FOR VOTING.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

As reported by the Colorado Secretary of State, each of the 63 county divisions of elections establishes its own rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms.

However, applicants who fail to answer the question regarding U.S. citizenship will be contacted in a timely manner by the election official to allow for the completion of the registration form prior to the next election for federal office.

Contact information for each division of elections is available at http://www.elections.colorado.gov/WWW/default/countyclerk_english.pdf.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a different name that has been legally changed may have the name changed in the registration book by (i) submitting the change on a form supplied by the County Clerk and Recorder; or (ii) submitting a personal letter (including the voter's printed former legal name, printed present legal name, birth date, and signature of present legal name and the date) to the Clerk at any time when registration is permitted; or (iii) submitting the form to an election judge, serving at the polling place, on the date of the election.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6. Colorado has a 29-day voter registration requirement.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The form submission date for voter registration drives and the voter registration deadline are the same; registration forms must be submitted 29 days before the election (October 6 for the November 4, 2008 elections).

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be able to vote in that election. Colorado has a 29-day voter registration requirement, and all applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the first election in which the individual would like to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Secretary of State's Office at:
Colorado Secretary of State
1700 Broadway
Denver, CO 80290
(303) 894 2200


13) What web resources are available?

The Colorado Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.elections.colorado.gov. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/colorado.

VOTER REGISTRATION

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form in English can be downloaded from the State of Connecticut Secretary of State website at http://www.ct.gov/sots/LIB/sots/ElectionServices/ElectForms/electforms/ed671.pdf.

The form in Spanish can be downloaded from the State of Connecticut Secretary of State website at http://www.ct.gov/sots/LIB/sots/ElectionServices/ElectForms/electforms/ed671sp.pdf.

Application forms also are available at the Department of Social Services, the Labor Department, the Department of Motor Vehicles, public libraries, and post-secondary state school libraries (such as state universities). Further, the Department of Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration application forms to every applicant for a new driver's license, a renewal, or state ID card.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration form may be used in Connecticut. See http://www.fvap.gov/nvra/guide/ct.pdf for fields that may be left blank, including voter identification number, race/ethnicity, and cross streets.

The form used to register to vote (as well as the National Voter Registration Form) can also be used to indicate a name change. See section on Voter Registration and Questions 3. However, if you did not submit the form before the deadline to register, we recommend that you contact your nearest Registrar Office to inform them of the change and bring official documentation indicating the change with you to vote. Phone numbers for your nearest office can be found at http://www.ct.gov/sots/LIB/sots/ElectionServices/lists/ROVOfficeAddresses.pdf.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, all mail-in voter registration applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 21, 2008. All hand-delivered mail-in registration applications must also be received by the Registrar of Voters by October 21, 2008. Connecticut requires that all mail-in voter registration applications be postmarked or received by a voter registration agency by the fourteenth day before the election (October 21, 2008). The deadline for in-person registration at the registrar's office is the seventh day before the election (October 28, 2008). However, those whose qualifications as to age, citizenship, or residence in the municipality only matured after the October 28 deadline may apply to register in person at a registrar's office or town clerk's office through November 2, 2008 (the last weekday prior to the election).

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes. Registration forms must be submitted 14 days before the election while the in-person voter registration deadline is 7 days prior to the election, meaning that if a person misses the registration form deadline of October 21, 2008, they could still go into a registrar's office to register in person up until October 28, 2008.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Generally, Election Day registration is not permitted. However, for presidential voting, Election Day registration is permitted.

For most types of voting, other than presidential voting, if a citizen submits their mail-in voter registration after the October 21, 2008 mail registration deadline or attempts to register in-person after the October 28, 2008 in-person registration deadline, the ability to vote does not attach until November 5, 2008 (election day is Tuesday November 4, 2008) or until the application is approved by registrar, whichever is later.

However, for presidential voting, Connecticut allows unregistered citizens to vote on Election Day via a "presidential ballot" so long as they are a bona fide town resident, a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years old, and have not forfeited their electoral privileges because of a disfranchising crime. In addition, if applying for a "presidential ballot" in person or by mail, it is required that the applicant present either a current and valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. . Under Connecticut law, voters can apply for a presidential ballot from the town clerk up until the time the polls close on Election Day. Once a voter has applied for a "presidential ballot", if the town clerk is satisfied that the application is proper and that the applicant is qualified to vote, the clerk will then give or mail to the applicant, as the case may be, a "presidential ballot" along with instructions for its return. Using a "presidential ballot" is not necessarily considered registering as a voter, but it does allow a citizen to vote in a presidential election even if they have failed to register to vote.

You cannot apply for a "presidential ballot" at a polling place. Applying for a "presidential ballot" on Election Day requires going to the local town hall rather than a polling place. All "presidential ballots" must be returned to the town clerk rather than to a polling place.

In the 2000 Election, the first year when voting on Election Day via a "presidential ballot" became available, there were reports of long lines at town halls around the state on Election Day. To avoid this inconvenience, unregistered voters can apply by mail for a "presidential ballot" beginning 45 days prior to the election from the municipal clerk of the town in which the voter is qualified to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

Yes, for more information, contact The State Elections Enforcement Commission at:
State Elections Enforcement Commission
20 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Suite 101
Tel. (860) 256-2940
Toll-free 1-866-SEEC-INFO
Toll-free (1-866-733-2463)
Fax (860) 256-2981
Email SEEC(at)ct.gov

You can also contact the Legislation and Elections Administration Division (LEAD) at:
Tel. 860-509-6100
Email lead(at)po.state.ct.us

13) What web resources are available?

The Connecticut Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.ct.gov/sots/site/default.asp. This site includes information on absentee ballots, and a list of important dates related to the election.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/connecticut

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics website at http://www.dcboee.org/. Application forms also are available at voter registration application distribution agencies, including the District of Columbia Public Library, the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, the Metropolitan Police Department, and any state agency that provides public assistance or that provides District of Columbiafunded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Services and the Board of Elections and Ethics will develop an application form that allows an applicant that wishes to register to vote to do so by the use of a single form that contains the necessary information required for the issuance, renewal, or replacement of a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in the District of Columbia. If using the National Voter Registration Form in the District of Columbia, the political party affiliation field must be filled in if you want to take part in that party's primary election, caucus or convention. Additionally, an application must include either the applicant's driver's license number or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number in order to be processed. The race or ethnic group, however, may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in the District before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the District of Columbia for a minimum of thirty (30) days preceding the next election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her fixed residence address in the District of Columbia. Residence means the principal or primary home or place of abode. In determining what is a principal or primary place of abode, the following circumstances relating to the registrant may be taken into account: (i) Business pursuits; (ii) Employment; (iii) Income sources; (iv) Residence for income or other tax purposes; (v) Residence of parents, spouse, and children; (vi) Leaseholds; (vii) Situs of personal and real property; and (viii) Motor vehicle registration. If a college campus or dorm address satisfies the conditions for a fixed residence address in the District of Columbia, then it may be used for registering to vote. However, a D.C. resident in college outside of the District does not automatically give up his or her D.C. resident status while attending school. If that student intends to maintain residence in the District for voting purposes while at college, he or she may not vote in any other state or territory during that time. There are no provisions for use of a post office box address to register to vote in the District of Columbia.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that the applicant considers the college address to be his or her fixed residence. If, however, the student intends for his or her D.C. address to remain his or her residence on record for voting purposes, he or she may not register to vote in any other state or territory.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is not required for voters registering in person to vote in the District of Columbia, but voters who have not provided identification at the time of registration are required to do so at the polling place (see Question #6). The District of Columbia Voter Registration Form requires the last four digits of the applicant's social security number or the applicant's driver's license number. If an applicant has not been issued a current and valid driver's license number or social security number, that applicant will be assigned a unique identifier for voting purposes.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Each individual who has not previously voted in a federal election in the District of Columbia and who registers to vote by mail shall present, either at the time of registration or at the polling place, or when voting by mail, a copy of a current and valid government photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay check that shows the voter's name and address. This requirement does not apply to (A) individuals whose registration application includes a driver's license number or at least the last four digits of the individual's social security number, and matches an existing identification record bearing the same number, name, and date of birth as the application; or (B) individuals entitled to vote without being present at their precinct polling location, such as qualified voters residing overseas and members of the Armed Forces.

If the voter does not present one of these forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a special ballot. A special ballot is a paper ballot counted after the chief registration official has verified that the person is qualified to vote in that precinct.

What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The registration form shall include the applicant's: complete name, current residence address, which address is the applicant's fixed residence address in the District, date of birth, original signature, political party affiliation, if any (optional, except if using the National Voter Registration Form), driver's license number in the case of an applicant who has been issued a current and valid driver's license or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number in the case of an applicant who has not (if an applicant has not been issued a current and valid drivers license or a social security number, then the Board shall assign the applicant a unique identifier which shall serve to identify the applicant for voter registration purposes).

If an applicant for voter registration fails to properly complete the mail voter registration form, the Board's registrar shall notify the applicant of the failure and provide the applicant with the opportunity to complete the form in a timely manner to allow for the completion of the registration form prior to the next election.

Any person who shall register, or attempt to register, or vote or attempt to vote under the provisions of this subchapter and make any false representations as to his or her qualifications for registering or voting can be fined up to $10,000, imprisoned up to five (5) years, or both.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes, a registered voter shall notify the Board, in writing, within thirty (30) days of the election, of a name change due to marriage, divorce, or by order of a court. The effective date of any change of name, for voter registration purposes, shall be the date that the notice of change is received by the Board.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The deadline for registration for the next federal election is the 30th day before the election. For the 2008 general election, the deadline is October 6, 2008. If a voter registration is accepted at a voter registration office within five (5) days before the deadline for voter registration in any election, the application shall be transmitted by the third party to the Board not later than five (5) days after the date of acceptance.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes, a voter registration agency must deliver or mail registration applications to the Board of Elections and Ethics not later than ten (10) days after its acceptance, except that if a voter registration is accepted at a voter registration office within five (5) days before the deadline for voter registration in any election, the application shall be transmitted by the agency to the Board not later than five (5) days after the date of acceptance.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. However, a registered voter who has moved within the District but has not notified the Board in writing of his or her current address by the 30-day deadline shall, prior to being permitted to vote, file notification of a change of address on a form provided by the Board, at the polling place serving the voter's current residence address. A registered voter who files an election-day change of address at the precinct of current residence shall, by written affirmation, establish identity and current residence within the precinct at the time of voting.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics at:
Board of Elections and Ethics
Government of the District of Columbia
441 4th Street NW
Suite 250 North
Washington, DC 20001
(202) 727-2525

13) What web resources are available?

The District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics website is dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.dcboee.org. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, special ballots, and downloadable registration forms.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the state's Commissioner of Elections website at https://registertovote.elections.delaware.gov/VoterRegistration/TermsAgreement. It is critical to follow the on-screen directions. Application forms are also available at any Department of Elections Office and most mobile registration sites. You can call any Elections Office to have a registration form mailed to you. You also may register to vote at other state offices, such as the Division of Motor Vehicles or the Department of Health and Social Services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. The registration records shall be open to the inspection of anyone who wants to examine them; however, the social security number, date of birth, driver's license number, and telephone number shall not be subject to such inspection. Anyone can also make copies or partial copies of voter registration forms.

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2) How long must you live in Delaware before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no minimum residency requirement. As long as you are a permanent resident of Delaware, you are eligible to register to vote. In order to vote in Delaware (in any county), however, you must consider Delaware to be your legal residence.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. Though you can use a P.O. Box as a mailing address for receiving a voter registration form in the mail, you need a physical address to register to vote.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is allowed if you consider your college address to be your legal residence. For out of state students attempting to register in Delaware, you should be aware that there might be tax ramifications for you or your parents based on what you list as your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

You should provide either a valid Delaware driver's license or Delaware identification number when you register. If you have neither, you should provide a social security number.

If you are registering by mail, and it is the first time you have registered to vote in Delaware, you must submit a copy of one of the following with your application:

• - A current and valid photo identification
• - A current utility bill
• - A current bank statement
• - A current government check
• - A current paycheck
• - Another current government document that shows your name and address

If you do not provide one of the above forms of identification when you register, you must provide one the first time you vote. If you do not, you will only be allowed to vote by provisional ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

As stated in the above question, if you do not provide one of the above listed forms of identification when you register, then you must provide one the first time you vote. If you do not, you will only be allowed to vote by provisional ballot."

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The Delaware Department of Elections will call the phone number provided on the registration form for help with missing or illegible information.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. Registered voters who have legally changed their names without re-registering are permitted to vote at their usual polling place on Election Day. If you have not re-registered under your new name, however, you must:

• - Present proof of identity to the election officers at your polling place.
• - Complete a voter registration application for your new name.
• - Sign the preprinted signature card with both your old and new names.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Saturday, October 11, 2008. Delaware requires voters to be registered by the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than October 11, 2008.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

"Persons and entities conducting voter registration drives shall deliver all voter registration applications for Delaware citizens, and a copy of the log covering those applications, to the Commissioner of Elections or a Department of Elections within 10 days of soliciting the applications."

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Generally no, though there is one exception to this rule:
A citizen who has been discharged or separated from a uniformed service, the Merchant Marine, or employment outside of the territorial limits of the United States may register to vote after the usual voter registration deadline if that person was discharged or separated after the usual deadline but within 60 days of the election in which he or she wants to vote. To vote under this exception, the person must present documentation of his or her discharge, separation, or termination of employment to the Department of Elections in the Delaware county in which he or she lives. This exception also applies to any accompanying family members who are otherwise eligible to register to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, please contact:

Commissioner of Elections

New Castle County Department of Elections

Kent County Department of Elections

Sussex County Department of Elections

13) What web resources are available?

The state of Delaware's Commissioner of Elections homepage:
http://elections.delaware.gov/default.shtml.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/delaware.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Florida State Department Division of Elections website at http://election.dos.state.fl.us/regtovote/regform.shtml#voterApp. Application forms also are available at the local voter registration office, state agency offices that provide public assistance or serve persons with disabilities, public libraries, private or public universities receiving state financial assistance, or the Division of Elections office. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration forms and forms for updating a voter registration record to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card, or when changing an address on an existing driver's license or identification card.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Florida. Florida requests that you provide your race or ethnic group. You must indicate your party affiliation if you wish to participate in that party's primary election, caucus, or convention.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Florida county in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-nine (29) days prior to a primary or general election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address constituting his or her legal residence. Legal residence requires both domicile and a place of abode. Since a post office box is not a residence, a voter may not register using such an address.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

If you are a first-time voter registering to vote by mail and you do not have a Florida driver's license number, Florida identification number, or a Social Security number you must provide additional identification. The following forms of identification are acceptable if they contain your name and photograph:

• - United States passport
• - Debit or credit card
• - Military identification
• - Student identification
• - Retirement center identification
• - Neighborhood association identification
• - Public assistance identification

Instead of a photo ID, you may also provide a copy of a current and valid utility bill, bank statement, government paycheck, or other government document containing your name and current residence address.

If you fall into one of the following categories you are not required to provide identification:

• - Persons 65 years of age or older
• - Persons with a temporary or permanent physical disability
• - Members of the uniformed services on active duty and their spouses and dependents, who, by reason of such active duty, are absent from the county on Election Day
• - Members of the Merchant Marines and their spouses and dependents, who, by reason of service in the Merchant Marines, are absent from the county on Election Day
• - Persons currently residing outside the United States who are eligible to vote in Florida

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Florida voters must provide current and valid photo identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Florida identification card
• - Florida driver's license
• - United States passport
• - Debit or credit card
• - Military identification
• - Student identification
• - Retirement center identification
• - Neighborhood association identification
• - Public assistance identification

If the voter does not present one of the above forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a provisional ballet. A provisional ballot is a paper ballot counted the day after the election once the county canvassing board has verified that the person was qualified to vote in that precinct and has confirmed the voter's identity.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

A voter registration application is complete if it contains the following information:

• - the applicant's name, legal residence address, and date of birth
• - a mark in the checkbox affirming that the applicant is a United States citizen
• - the applicant's current and valid driver's license number, identification number, or the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number
• - a mark in the checkbox affirming that the applicant has not been convicted of a felony, or if convicted, that the applicant has had his or her civil rights restored
• - a mark in the checkbox affirming that the applicant has not been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting, or that, if so adjudicated, has had his or her rights restored
• - the applicant's signature swearing that the information contained in the registration application is true and subscribing to an oath as required by the Florida Constitution and statute.

The treatment of incomplete or illegible registration forms depends on the type of information that is missing or illegible. The applicant must provide a Florida driver's license number, identification number, or the last four digits of his or her Social Security number, or else his or her application will be considered incomplete. If such information is missing or unable to be verified, the applicant will be notified and must provide evidence of one of these numbers to the supervisor of elections. If the applicant does not provide such evidence, he or she may cast a provisional ballot which will be counted only if one of these numbers is verified before the end of the canvassing period, or if the applicant provides evidence by 5 p.m. on the second day following the election.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed in the registration book by completing and presenting an Affirmation of Identity in the precinct where the person is entitled to vote. The voter may also complete a voter registration application indicating his or her change of name. If the voter's eligibility to vote cannot be determined, the voter will be entitled to vote on a provisional ballot.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Florida requires voters to be registered 29 days before an election. After this date, the only changes that may be made are a voter's name, address and signature. Individuals discharged or separated from the uniformed services or the Merchant Marines after this date may register to vote until 5 p.m. on the Friday preceding the elections. Applications received after the deadline will be accepted, but the voter may not vote until the subsequent election.

Voters in Florida may register in person or by mail. If an application is mailed to a driver license office, a voter registration agency, an armed forces recruitment office, the Division of Elections, or the office of any election supervisor in the state, the date of registration shall be the date of the postmark. If there is no postmark or the postmark is unclear, the application shall be deemed to be timely received if it arrives within 5 days following the time for the closing of the registration books.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is 29 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Those without postmarks or with illegible postmarks are deemed to be timely received if received within 5 days after the closing of the registration books. Registration books are closed 29 days before a general election or primary.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question #9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Florida Department of State Division of Elections at:
Department of State
Division of Elections
Director's Office
Room 316, R.A. Gray Building
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
1-866-308-6739

13) What web resources are available?

The Florida Department of State Division of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/index.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/florida

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms can be downloaded from the Secretary of State's office at www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm. Mail-in registration forms are available from local county board of registrars' or election offices, as well as many public libraries, public assistance offices, recruitment offices, schools and other government offices. Individuals may also request voter registration forms by emailing sosweb(at)sos.state.ga.us or writing the Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division, Suite 1104 West Tower, 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334-1505. Name and mailing address must be included. Students can obtain Georgia voter registration forms, or the necessary forms to register in any state in the U.S., from their school registrar's office or from the office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Georgia citizens can also register to vote when receiving services at the Department of Driver's Services. "Motor Voter" registration is offered when renewing or applying for a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Georgia. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Georgia, the political party affiliation field may be left blank.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no duration requirement imposed on county residence in Georgia. However, you must be a resident at the time of registration and you must register to vote by the fifth Monday before the election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. The residence of any person shall be held to be in that place in which such person's habitation is fixed, without any present intention of removing from there. The registrars taking such registration may consider the applicant's financial independence, business pursuits, employment, income sources, residence for income tax purposes, age, marital status, residence of parents, spouse, and children, if any, leaseholds, sites of personal and real property owned by the applicant, motor vehicle and other personal property registration, and other such factors that the registrars may reasonably deem necessary to determine the qualification of an applicant to vote in a primary or election. Thus, a college campus or dorm address, but not a P.O Box, may be used when registering to vote.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Voters registering in person are required to provide one of the same forms of identification required to vote. See Question #6. First-time voters registering by mail shall provide a copy of proper identification submitted with the application. However, if the voter is a first-time voter who registered by mail and did not include a copy of proper identification with the application, such a voter may provide one of the following forms of non-photo identification and vote by provisional ballot: a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of such elector. However, if voting by provisional ballot, in order for your vote to count proper identification must be presented to the county registrar's office within two days from the close of the polls.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Georgia voters must provide identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Georgia voter identification card
• - Georgia driver's license
• - Valid identification card issued by a branch, department, agency, or entity of the State of Georgia, any other state, or the United States authorized by law to issue personal identification provided that such identification card contains a photograph of the elector.
• - Valid United States passport
• - Valid employee identification card containing a photograph of the elector and issued by any branch, department, agency, or entity of the United States government, this state, or any county, municipality, board, authority, or other entity of this state
• - Valid United States military identification card, provided such identification card contains a photograph of the elector
• - Valid tribal identification card containing a photograph of the elector.

Voters without valid identification are still permitted to vote by provisional ballot, and their ballot shall be counted if they sign an oath or affirmation attesting that they are the person identified on the voting certificate. If such elector does not have any of the forms of identification listed in this subsection, such elector may vote a provisional ballot upon swearing or affirming that the elector is the person identified in the elector's voter certificate. Such provisional ballot shall only be counted if the registrars are able to verify a current and valid identification of the elector within two days from the close of the polls.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If an applicant fails to provide all of the required information on the application for voter registration with the exception of current and valid identification, the board of registrars shall notify the registrant in writing of the missing information. The board of registrars shall not determine the eligibility of the applicant until and unless all required information is supplied by the applicant. In the event the elector does not respond to the request for the missing information within 30 days, the application shall be rejected.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person whose name has changed should complete a new registration form indicating the name change. If this is done after the registration deadline, the voter should bring official documentation to verify the name change. It may be necessary to sign an Affirmation of Identity and vote by provisional ballot as there are no express provisions of the Georgia Election Code addressing this issue.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The fifth Monday before the election. This year the deadline is October 6, 2008 for the November 4th Presidential election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No, registrations submitted by mail must be postmarked by the same date that in-person registrations are completed.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Georgia State Board of Elections at:
Georgia Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division
Suite 1104 West Tower
2 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
(404) 656-2871

13) What web resources are available?

The Georgia Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.sos.ga.gov/Elections. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/georgia.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register in person at your local City or County Clerk's office. You can also register through the mail by downloading Hawaii's Wikiwiki voter registration form, filling it out, and sending it to your local City or County Clerk's office. The form is available at http://hawaii.gov/elections/forms/voter_application.pdf. Application forms can also be picked up at Hawaii state libraries, satellite city halls, state agencies, and U.S. post offices. In addition, you should be aware that you can register to vote when you apply or renew your driver's license.

1) Can I register using the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. It can be downloaded at www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. Be sure to provide your full social security number or your application will not be accepted.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must I have lived in Hawaii before I am considered a resident?

There is no minimum residency requirement in Hawaii. You must only be a resident in time to register to vote within 30 days of an election (as is generally required under Hawaiian law). See Question 21.

You will not be eligible to vote in Hawaii if you participate in another state's election by absentee ballot (or in person) after you move to Hawaii.

3) If I am in Hawaii because of work or because I am a student in Hawaii, can I vote in Hawaii?

Yes, but only if you consider yourself a resident of Hawaii. No person gains residency for voting purposes simply by being present in Hawaii. If you maintain your primary home in Hawaii, meaning you intend to return to it after being away from it, you may have residency in Hawaii. If you are a student in Hawaii and consider your school address to be your primary residence, then you may vote in Hawaii.

For further explanation of what it means to be a resident of Hawaii see http://hawaii.gov/elections/factsheets/fsvs512.pdf.

4) If I leave Hawaii because of work or because I am a student, can I still vote in Hawaii?

Yes, but again only if you still consider yourself to be a resident of Hawaii. Just as no person gains residency for voting purposes by being present in Hawaii, no person loses residency for voting purposes by being absent from Hawaii. If you leave the state but maintain your primary home in Hawaii and plan to return to Hawaii you have not lost the right to vote in Hawaii. You cannot, however, have voted in any other state during your absence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes, you may be required to show identification if an election official requests one.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

8)I have changed my name since I registered. Can I still vote using my old registration?

Yes. The City or County Clerk may designate a registration clerk to be at your polling place on election day. It is the registration clerk's job to take applications for change of name from voters who have been married or had their names changed since the last election. You will not be prevented from voting because of your name change.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Hawaii requires voters to be registered by 4:30pm on the 30th day before an election.

The October 6, 2008 deadline also applies to voter registration submitted by mail. If you register through the mail your registration form must be received by the county clerk by the 30th day before the election; a postmark by the 30th day is insufficient.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The October 6, 2008 deadline also applies to voter registration submitted by mail. If you register through the mail your registration form must be received by the county clerk by the 30th day before the election; a postmark by the 30th day is insufficient.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Hawaiian Office of Elections:
802 Lehua Avenue
Pearl City, Hawaii 96782
(808) 453-8683
(800) 442-8683

13) What web resources are available?

The Hawaiian Office of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://hawaii.gov/elections/voters/registration.htm. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms can be downloaded from the Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/voterreg/reg_to_vote.html. Application forms are also available at the Office of the County Commissioner of Elections, motor vehicle driver's license stations, public assistance agencies, offices providing services to people with disabilities, and Armed Forces recruitment offices.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Iowa. The registrant must complete and sign the form, and it must be received by the Office of the County Commissioner of Elections by 5 p.m. eleven days before the election. See http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. The State Commissioner of Elections must make the federal mail voter registration form available to governmental and private entities, particularly organized voter registration entities and programs.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no minimum residency requirement for voter eligibility in Iowa. A voter must be an Iowa resident (in addition to being a US citizen at least 18 years of age (17

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register in person at your local county clerk's office. You can also register through the mail by downloading the Idaho state registration form, filling it out, and sending it to your local county election office. The form is available at http://www.idahovotes.gov/VoterReg/vtr_reg_form.pdf. You may also obtain registration forms through any political party.

If you are unable to appear at the county clerk's office, you can also write to the county clerk and request that someone be sent to your home to register you.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. Any person may get a list of registered voters in any county, but the information contained therein may not be used to mail advertisements for any property, establishment, organization, product, or service. It may also not be used to solicit money, services, or anything of value. Note that this restriction does not include anything done for political purposes.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Yes. You must live in the county of Idaho that you want to vote in for at least 30 days before Election Day.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes, but only if you consider yourself a resident of Idaho. No person gains residency for voting purposes by being present in Idaho. If you maintain your primary home in Idaho and intend to return to it after being away from it, you may have residency in Idaho. For further explanation of what it means to be a resident of Idaho see http://www.idahovotes.gov/VoterReg/Students_Voting%20Residency.htm.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes, but only if you still consider yourself to be a resident of Idaho. Just as no person gains residency for voting purposes by being present in Idaho, no person loses residency for voting purposes by being absent from Idaho. If you leave the state, but maintain your primary home in Idaho and plan to return to Idaho, you have not lost the right to vote in Idaho. You cannot, however, have registered to vote in any other state during your absence. Your registration cannot be cancelled if you leave Idaho to serve in the military.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID,
• - A current utility bill,
• - Bank statement,
• - Government check,
• - Paycheck, or
• - Other government documents that show your name and address.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID,
• - A current utility bill,
• - Bank statement,
• - Government check,
• - Paycheck, or
• - Other government documents that show your name and address.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If a county clerk receives a deficient form and can contact the person who submitted the application, he or she will do so.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

No. You must re-register to vote under your new name. Because Idaho allows Election Day registration, however, you may do this on Election Day. See Question 11.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Eligible voters may register to vote in-person on Election Day. See Question 11.

For the 2008 general election, the deadline to register at an agency is Friday, October 10, 2008 (25 days prior to the election). If you register by mail, your registration must be postmarked no later than Friday, October 10, 2008. Note that if you will complete your residency requirement or turn 18 during the 24 day period before an election, you may register before October 10, 2008.

Remember that if you register by mail, you must show proper identification at the polls on Election Day before you will be allowed to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID,
• - A current utility bill,
• - Bank statement,
• - Government check,
• - Paycheck, or
• - Other government documents that show your name and address.

10) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Yes. If you are otherwise eligible to vote you may register on Election Day by:

• - Going to the polling place in the precinct in which you live,
• - Completing a registration card,
• - Making an oath prescribed by the Secretary of State, and
• - Providing a proof of residence.

Proper proof of residence includes the following:

• - An Idaho driver's license or Idaho identification card issued by the Department of Transportation,
• - A document that contains a valid address in the precinct in which you live and a picture identification card, or
• - A valid student identification card from a post-secondary educational institution in Idaho with a student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct together with a picture identification card.

STATE CONTACTS

11) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Idaho Secretary of State at:
700 West Jefferson
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0080
(208) 334-2300

12) What web resources are available?

The Idaho Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.idahovotes.gov/. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/VotingInformation/PDF/R-19.pdf. Applications for registration can be obtained from the County Clerk, the Board of Election Commissioner's office, local voter registration offices, public libraries, several schools and most state agencies (such as the Department of Public Health and the Department of Human Services). Individuals can also register when applying when services at the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Employment Services and the Department of Health Care and Family Services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The State Board of Elections compiles a database of voter registration information provided by the 110 Illinois election jurisdictions. Illinois counties (and 8 cities) submit data to the Board electronically on a regular basis, usually nightly. Voter data is available to registered political committees for bonafide political purposes. Use for commercial solicitation or other business purposes is prohibited.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a "permanent resident" of the jurisdiction in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to a primary or general election. Permanent residency is defined in Question #3.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her permanent residence. A permanent abode is necessary to constitute a residence. A permanent abode means nothing more than a domicile, a home, which the party is at liberty to leave as interest or whim may dictate, but without any present intention to change it. No elector or spouse shall be deemed to have lost his or her residence in any precinct or election district in this State by reason of his or her absence on business of the United States, or of this State. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to prevent homeless individuals from registering to vote under the provisions of this Act. You may register using a P.O. Box address as long as you have also provided a permanent address. There is an exception for college students who are allowed to their campus or dorm address to vote (see below).

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

A person may only vote using an address that they consider to be their permanent abode. However, citizens of Illinois who are otherwise eligible to register may register to vote, even though they do not reside in traditional homes, if they can establish the existence of a "home base" within the election district and designate a mailing address at which they can be reached. According to officials at the Office of the Secretary of State, college students that who are in Illinois during registration of voters have the right to register and vote in Illinois elections.

In 2006 Illinois enacted the College Students Voter Registration Act, in which institutions of higher education are required to post voter registration forms on their websites and specifically ask students if they wish to register to vote "in any mailing of student registration materials to an address located in Illinois", and to provide sufficient deputy registrars to fulfill this purpose.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. If a voter registers in person, they must bring two forms of identification, including at least one demonstrating the current residence address. Acceptable forms of identification include, but are not limited to:

• - driver's license;
• - social security card;
• - public aid identification card;
• - utility bill;
• - employee or student identification card;
• - credit card;
• - civic, union, or professional association membership card

If you do not have a driver's license or social security number, and the register form is submitted by mail, and you have never registered to vote in the jurisdiction you are now registering in, then you must send, with this application, either (i) a copy of a current and valid photo identification, or (ii) a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter. If you do not provide the information required above, then you will be required to provide election officials with either (i) or (ii) described above the first time you vote at a voting place or by absentee ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

There are no I.D. requirements in order to vote unless you registered by mail after January 1, 2003, will be voting in the jurisdiction for the first time and did NOT submit required identification with your registration form. In that case you will be required to submit a copy of one of the following:

• - Current valid photo valid identification, w/ an address matching the registration address
• - A utility bill
• - Paycheck
• - Bank statement
• - Government check
• - Government documents

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The only rule governing the disposition of registration applications states that a registration application will be processed if it is "sufficient on its face to cause the applicant to be listed among the voters of this jurisdiction." Applications that do not meet this standard will be rejected. Applications that are missing crucial identifying information are not likely to be processed, while others that are missing information such as gender may be accepted.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. Any registered voter who changes her/his name by marriage or otherwise must re-register. A registered voter who changed his/her name 27 days or less before the election may, if otherwise qualified, vote after completing an affidavit. A person who changed her/his name and did not re-register, but still lives in the same precinct, may vote after completing an affidavit at the polling place regardless of when the name change occurred.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Voters must register on or before the 28th day before the election. If the ballot is being mailed it must be post-marked prior to the close of registration. An absentee voter may register by mail at the same time that they request a ballot. Grace period registration allows a person to register up to the 14th day before the election. There is a separate deadline for military voters, who are allowed to vote without registering on Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Deputy registrars must submit completed registration forms to the election board within seven days of their completion; forms received between the 35th and 28th day before an election must be submitted within 48 hours of completion; forms received on the 28th day before an election must be submitted within 24 hours of completion.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Election Day registration is not allowed but military voters are allowed to vote without registering on Election Day. They must produce satisfactory evidence that they were employed by the military in the past 60 days and shall be allowed to vote without registration. However, to fit into this exception, the military voter must execute an affidavit stating that he or she is qualified to vote and did not have time to register due to military service. The affidavit must be accompanied by the affidavit of another voter who swears the military voter is qualified to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the:
Steve Sturm, Attorney
State Board of Elections
1020 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704
1-(217)-782-4141
Illinois State Board of Elections Complaint hotline: 1-866-513-1121

13) What web resources are available?

State Board of Elections: www.elections.il.gov

Downloadable guide for the Deputy Registrar's Program:
http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/DRGuide.pdf

Illinois Voter Registration Pamphlet:
http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/PDF/registervote.pdf

Election Law at Moritz, from Ohio State University, 50 questions on Election law for Illinois:
http://moritzlaw.osu.edu/electionlaw/election06/50-5_Illinois.php#18

National Campaign for Fair Elections: www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register in person at your local county election office or at the Secretary of State's office. You can also register through the mail by downloading the Kansas voter registration form from the State Board of Elections website, filling it out, and sending it to your local county election office. The form is available at: http://www.kssos.org/forms/elections/voterregistration.pdf. Additionally, the county election officer may make registration forms available at other sites, including many banks, grocery stores, libraries, public events such as county fairs, and other county offices. Your voter registration form must contain your original signature or your computerized, electronic, or digitized transmitted signature.

In addition, you should be aware that each driver's license application and non-driver identification card application, including renewal applications, can serve as a voter registration application.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. It can be downloaded at: http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. Remember that the same signature rule applies if you use the National Voter Registration Form as if you use the Kansas registration form; it must contain your original signature or your computerized, electronic, or digitized transmitted signature.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no length-of-residency requirement in Kansas. In order to vote in an election, however, you must have submitted a voter registration application not later than 15 days prior to the election, and you must be a resident in order to do so.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. Residence means the place adopted by a person as the person's place of habitation, to which, whenever the person is absent, he or she intends to return. If you consider your college address to be your legal residence, you can vote in Kansas.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

It depends. If you moved to another address within the same county, you may vote by provisional ballot, or apply for an advance voting ballot, on the condition that you first complete an application for registration. A person registered to vote under a different address not within the same county must reregister in order to vote.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. Kansas state law requires that all first-time voters show identification at one of the following points in the registration process:

• - At the time of registration,
• - After registration and before Election Day,
• - On Election Day, or
• - After Election Day and before the county canvass.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Kansas state law requires that all first-time voters show identification at one of the following points in the registration process:

• - At the time of registration,
• - After registration and before Election Day,
• - On Election Day, or
• - After Election Day and before the county canvass.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

It depends on the type of information that is missing or illegible. Only if you fail to confirm your status as a U.S. citizen will your application be returned to you with a notice of incompleteness. This notice will also specify the period of time in which you must complete the application in order to vote in the next election.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. You may vote by provisional ballot, or apply for an advance voting ballot, on the condition that you first complete an application for registration. A person registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering must re-register to vote under his or her new name to vote by normal ballot.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 20, 2008. Kansas requires voters to be registered not later than 15 days before an election.

If you register by mail, your application must be postmarked no later than the 15th day before Election Day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 20, 2008. Kansas requires voters to be registered not later than 15 days before an election.

If you register by mail, your application must be postmarked no later than the 15th day before Election Day.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Kansas Secretary of State at:
Memorial Hall 1st Floor
120 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66612-1594
1-785-296-4561

13) What web resources are available?

The Kansas Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.voteks.org/guide/voting.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military personnel.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.com/pages/kansas.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The Voter Registration Card can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at: http://elect.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/C4DBB006-4E58-402C-873C-532563A53AA6/0/registrationcard.pdf. Application forms are also available to individuals seeking services at the following locations: county clerk's offices, driver's license offices (if you are applying for or renewing your driver's license), Food Stamp Program offices, Medicaid offices, the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children and state-funded offices serving the disabled, armed forces recruitment offices and high schools. Each motor vehicle driver's license application, including any renewal application, submitted to the DMV serves as an application for voter registration unless the applicant fails to sign the voter registration application. Any application submitted to the DMV will also update any previous voter registration submitted by the applicant.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Kentucky. See http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. The State Board of Elections site also provides a link to the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) for applicants that are military personnel or overseas citizens. The FPCA serves a dual role as an application for registration or a request for an absentee ballot.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Kentucky County in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-eight days prior to a primary, general or special election, and therefore must register, at the latest, on the twenty-ninth day prior to the primary, general or special election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A voter's residence is considered to be at the place where his or her habitation is, and to which, when absent, such voter has the intention of returning. A voter does not lose his or her residence by absence for temporary purposes and voters do not obtain a residence by being in a county or precinct for such temporary purposes, without the intention of making that county or precinct such voter's home. A voter must have a complete residential address and may use a mailing address only if different from the residential address.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible only if you consider your college address to be your legal residence. (See Question #3)

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

The Kentucky Voter Registration Card requires the applicant's social security number. In addition, a date of birth is required to verify that the voter meets the minimum age requirement for voting. No person shall be denied the right to register because of the failure to include his Social Security number. All forms which require a voter's signature shall provide for verification by the signer. If a voter signs a voter registration form with only a mark, two witnesses are also required.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. All voters must (i) produce identification, or (ii) be personally known by a precinct officer prior to voting.

Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Driver's license
• - Social Security card
• - Credit card
• - Any identification card that bears both the picture and signature of the voter, or any identification card that has been issued by the county

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The registration form shall include the applicant's name; date of birth, membership in a political party, political organization, or political group, or independent status; Social Security number, if any; mailing and residence addresses (if different). The registration form requires the applicant to sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, affirming that he or she (i) is a U.S. citizen, (ii) lives in Kentucky at the address listed on the form, (iii) will be at least 18 years of age on or before the next general election, (iv) is not a convicted felon, or if convicted of a felony, his or her civil rights have been restored by executive pardon, (v) has not been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law, and (vi) does not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky.

The county clerk will register an applicant once an application has been properly filled out. Applications missing a signature or date of birth will not be registered.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A voter who has changed his name may indicate the change at the precinct on Election Day by completing the form provided by the State Board of Elections. The form will then be returned by the precinct officer to the county clerk who will make the necessary change on the voter's registration record.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Kentucky requires voters to be registered 28 days before an election.

For the purpose of determining whether a voter registration application is received during the period in which registration books are open, an application must be received:

• (a) In the case of registration with a motor vehicle driver's license application, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is accepted by the circuit clerk before the registration books are closed;
• (b) In the case of registration by mail, if the valid voter registration form is legibly postmarked before the registration books are closed;
• (c) In the case of registration with a voter registration agency, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is accepted at the voter registration agency before the registration books are closed; and
• (d) In any other case, if the valid voter registration form of the applicant is received by the appropriate county clerk before the registration books are closed.

The registration books close on Monday, October 6, 2008 for the 2008 general election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No. The registration deadline is 28 days before a general election and all applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline, see Question 9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Kentucky State Board of Elections at:
State Board of Elections
140 Walnut Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone: (502) 573-7100
FAX: (502) 573-4369 or (502)696-1952

13) What web resources are available?

The Kentucky State Board of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://elect.ky.gov/default.htm. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, registration cards, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military personnel.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is an additional resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/kentucky

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to register to vote in Louisiana and to obtain the necessary forms. Applicants can download the form from the Secretary of State's website: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/457/Default.aspx and send the form in by mail (faxing the form is not permitted). Applications are also available at the local voter registration office, or state agencies such as the DMV, food stamps office, supplemental food assistance for Women, Infants, and Children, Family Independence Temporary Assistance, all offices which offer assistance to persons with disabilities, and recruitment offices for the armed services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form may be used in Louisiana.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person may register to vote immediately after establishing an address in the parish where they wish to vote.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Louisiana law provides for registration using a college campus or dorm address. However, anyone using a P.O. Box as a mailing address must also list a physical address and description.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. While they may not register to vote in both locations, any bona fide, full-time students attending an institution of higher learning in Louisiana may register to vote in the district where they reside while attending school or, alternatively, they may register in the district of their permanent address. In the case of full-time students, the intention to remain indefinitely is waived.

Define what constitutes a residence. Can a student vote absentee if away at school?

For the purposes of voter registration, a resident is anyone who lives in the parish, municipality, or precinct where he registers to vote, with the intention to reside there indefinitely. La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 18:101 (B) (1976). To vote absentee, a student must send a ballot request to the voting registrar by mail. Included on the application must be the voters full name and signature, the signature of two witnesses, the voter's date of birth, the maiden name of the voter's mother, the election for which the ballot is being requested, the reason the absentee ballot is being requested,and the address to which the ballot. If the voter uses a PO Box as their mailing address, the voter's physical address must also be listed. Absentee ballot requests will be accepted up until four days prior to the election. If a voter signs an affidavit waiving their right to a secret ballot, absentee ballots maybe faxed to a voter's home or place of business.

5) Are there any identification requirements to register to vote?

Voters must produce a driver's license or a Louisiana special identification card. If the registrant does not have a driver's license or special identification card, the last four digits of the registrants social security number may be used. If the voter does not possess a social security number may attach a copy of a current photo identification of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the applicant to the registration.

6) Are there any identification requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Louisiana code provides that voters must identify themselves and produce a Louisiana driver's license or equivalent form of ID. It is also possible to vote without a picture ID provided the voter has a utility bill, payroll document or government document with their name and address on it if the voter signs an affidavit of identification. Doing so, however, may make the vote susceptible to a challenge.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

Voter registration is confirmed by using the registrants Louisiana driver's license, special ID card number, or the last four digits of his/her social security number. If the information provided matches the information maintained by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections or the Social Security Administration the voter is added to the voter roll. If the match is not made, the voter is notified and given ten days to send in the corrected information. Should the updated information be incomplete or incorrect, the voter will again have ten days to appear before the registrar. Once the applicant appears in person and can prove their identity, it will be added to the official list of voters.

When there is illegible information, the applicant will have ten days to mail in the corrected information. If the applicant fails to do so he or she will not added to the rolls of registered voters and will be ineligible to vote in the election cycle.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

A voter who has changed his or her name in court must file either a copy of the judgment resulting in the name change or an affidavit setting forth the details of the judgment with the registrar or someone certified to process voter applications.

Married, widowed and divorced women may be registered by their maiden name, their husband's name or a hyphenated combination.

However, Louisiana code also provides that changing one's name on a driver's license or notifying the Department of Public Safety and Corrections of the change shall serve as notice that the voter is changing his/her information for voting purposes.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For 2008, the deadline to register to vote in the presidential election is Monday, October 6th - thirty days prior to Election Day on Tuesday, November 4th.

Any registration received or postmarked later than Monday, October 6th 2008 will not be added to the official voter rolls until the day following the presidential election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Voter registration forms collected by a third party must be submitted to the parish registrar within 30 days of their receipt. Failure to submit registration forms may result in a fine of up to $1,000 and a prison sentence of up to one year.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Those who register on Election Day will not be allowed to vote in that election. The deadline to vote in the 2008 Presidential election is November, October 6, 2008.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

More information may be obtained from the Louisiana Secretary of States office. They are available on the web at (http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/tabid/464/Default.aspx) and by phone at (225) 922-0900.

13) What web resources are available?

Louisiana Secretary of State: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/Home.aspx

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/louisiana

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to obtain voter registration forms. Forms may be obtained through the mail by calling the Secretary of States office at 617-727-2828 or 1-800-462-VOTE. Alternatively, forms may be downloaded and printed out at http://www.state.ma.us/sec/ele/elestu/stuidx.htm. Completed voter registration forms should be mailed to the voter's local city or town hall. Massachusetts also provides for voter registration at all City Halls and the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Once the registration has been mailed, the voter should receive a confirmation of receipt within two to three weeks. If confirmation is not received, the voter should contact their local city or town hall to ensure that registration has been completed.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. Massachusetts complies with the National Voter Registration Act and accepts the National Voter Registration Form.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Massachusetts only requires that a person claiming the right to vote is a citizen of the county in which they register. See Question 9. There are no waiting periods for registration.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

According to the Office of the Secretary of State, Massachusetts complies with federal law allowing for registration using a college campus or dorm address. However, anyone using a P.O. Box as a mailing address must also list a physical address and description.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Full-time college students, whether claiming in-state or out-of-state residency status for other purposes, may register to vote in the district in which they attend school.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. When mailing in their voter registration, voters should include a copy of their driver's license, state issued identification card, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or government paycheck. If identification is not included with the registration materials, the voter will be asked to present their identification prior to casting a ballot.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Unless identification was included when the voter mailed in their registration, a voter registered on or after January 1, 2003 who has not yet voted in a federal election will be required to show ID.

Appropriate identification includes a driver's license, state issued identification card, utility bill, bank statement, government check, or government paycheck. Voters who do not have identification will be only be allowed to cast a provisional ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the registrar, after examining the registration, believes that the information included on the information is false or that the applicant is not eligible to vote under Massachusetts law, they may notify the applicant and reject the registration. The applicant may then, within a reasonable amount of time, remedy the defects and resubmit the registration.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

A registered voter may change the name they are registered under by filing a new registration with the name change order from the court attached. Unless the change is personally filed with the registrar, however, the name change will not take effect until June first of the following year.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Registration will close twenty days prior to a federal or state election day and ten days prior to a town hall meeting. For the 2008 Presidential election, registration will close on Wednesday, October 15th 2008.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Registration forms must be submitted to the Board of Registrars within five calendar days of their completion. Penalties for late registration are at the discretion of the local registrar.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Massachusetts law does not allow for Election Day registration.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

The Office of the Massachusetts Secretary of State is available to take questions from voters at (617) 727-2828 during office hours. The Secretary of State also maintains a voter registration guide at www.sec.state.ma.us.

13) What web resources are available?

http://www.sec.state.ma.us
http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/mgllink.htm
(searchable database of MA laws)

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at http://www.elections.state.md.us/pdf/2007_English_InternetVRA.pdf. Application forms are also available at the following locations: local and state election boards; Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Department of Social Services; Motor Vehicle Administration; Offices on Aging; MTA Paratransit Certification Office; all public institutions of higher education; recruitment offices of the U.S. Armed Forces; marriage license offices; and offices for students with disabilities at all Maryland colleges and universities.

The Department of Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration forms and change-of-address forms to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance, renewal, or replacement of a driver's license. Maryland residents and military personnel living overseas can obtain Maryland voter registration forms at the website listed above or access the Federal Post Card application at http://www.fvap.gov/pubs/onlinefpca.pdf.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. Election officials are required to accept the National Voter Registration Form. In addition, nonresidents may use the National Voter Registration Form to register to vote in their home states. This form is accessible at http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Maryland county in which the person intends to register as of the day of registration.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes, P.O. Box numbers may not be used for voter registration purposes.

A person may register to vote using any address of residence, which requires domicile that is permanent and official, although it may be different from the place at which the person is actually living on a shortterm or temporary basis. Domicile may be "unconventional," as long as it is fixed, in order to allow those who live at out-of-door locations to vote.

Relevant factors in this determination include: the address used for tax returns or other government documents, driver's license, bank accounts, charge accounts, and for insurance purposes. College students may use a college address for the purposes of voter registration if they consider this address to be permanent and official. http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/students.html.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

College students may use a college address for the purposes of voter registration if they consider this address to be permanent and official. If the student does not plan to return to his or her parent's address after graduation, for example, and intends to remain at the Maryland college address after graduation, the student can use this college address for the purposes of voter registration.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. Federal law requires that the person provide a Maryland driver's license or MVA ID Card number, or, in the alternative, the last four digits of his/her social security number, unless that person states under penalty of perjury that he/she possesses none of these documents.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes, the voter must give his/her name and date of birth to the election judge, who will then compare it with the precinct register. The applicant is not, however, required to show a voter registration card or any other type of identification. The voter may still cast a provisional ballot, even if the voter's name and birth date do not appear on the precinct list.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

Where an application contains a legible name and address, the board reports that it will return the application to the voter with a request for additional information. The application will be considered filed on the date it was originally received, but will be listed as "pending" in the voter registration database.

The voter then has two options: If he/she returns the application with the requested additional information or corrections prior to the election, then the voter will be registered and will be allowed to cast a ballot in the current election.

If the voter cannot or does not supply the requested information prior to the election, he/she can bring the requested documents to the polling place, along with a valid ID or a current bill that shows name and address. The voter will cast a provisional ballot. Once the additional information is processed, the ballot will be counted in the current election because the registration process began within the normal registration period.

Absentee voters can complete registration by including a copy of one of the requested documents with an absentee ballot.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed at the Motor Vehicle Administration or by notifying the local election board of the county in which he/she is registered. The notice may be made in writing and may be delivered by mail or in person. Change of name or address can also be undertaken at the polling place with a voter authority card or another appropriate form that shows the new information.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The voter registration deadline for the 2008 general election is October 14, 2008. The application must be submitted or postmarked on or before this date. Voting registration will then close from October 15, 2008-November 17, 2008. The voter may still submit an application during this period, but it will be held by the local board and processed when registration reopens. Registration will then be valid for the next election. If there is sufficient evidence that the application was actually postmarked or submitted prior to October 14, 2008, then the voter will be permitted to vote in the 2008 general election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will generally not be permitted to vote in that election, only in subsequent elections. For the registration deadline, see Questions 9 and 10.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Maryland State Board of Elections at:
151 West Street,
Suite 200
Annapolis, MD 21401
800-222-8683

13) What web resources are available?

The Maryland State Board of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process, http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html#When.

Also, the National Campaign for Fair Elections,
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/maryland.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Via the Internet, the form can be downloaded at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/MIVoterRegistration_97046_7.pdf. Original copies can be obtained by visiting a branch office of the Secretary of State, or any county, city, or township clerk's office, or requesting an application by mail.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Either the National Mail Voter Registration or the Michigan Voter Registration form can be used to register a person to vote in Michigan. National Forms that are printed on regular paper, signed by the applicant, and mailed in an envelope with first class postage are accepted.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person who has been a resident of the city or township for at least 30 days prior to the election is eligible to register to vote. You cannot change any address information for voter registration purposes after this date. If you move within the state 60 days or less before an election, you can vote at your last place of registration (your old address).

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her residence. A college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address. A post office box is not a residence, but may be used as a mailbox for delivery of the registration form. Students with a campus P.O. Box should fill in their dorm name and room number in the "Address where you live" line on the Michigan form or the "Home Address" box (2) on the National form. They should enter their P.O. Box number in the "Mailing Address" line on the Michigan form or "Address Where You Get Your Mail" box (3) on the National form.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. A person's voting address is determined based on their residence. A residence is any place where a person habitually sleeps, keeps his or her personal effects and has a regular place of lodging. A person can reside at an address and leave for a period of time, e.g. to attend college or join the military. If a person has more than 1 residence, or a residence separate from that of a spouse, then the place where the person resides for the greater portion of the time is considered his or her official residence.

Students who want to vote are protected by the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This means that they cannot be treated differently than any other citizen when it comes to voting. Specifically, students should neither be forced to fill out additional information that non-students do not have to fill out nor can election officials require students to fulfill additional obligations that non-students do not have to satisfy. Of course, no one can register and vote in two places. If a student considers his or her dorm or school address to be their current residence, he or she can register to vote there. Otherwise, the student can register to vote by absentee ballot at his or her permanent address (where the student's parent(s)/legal guardian resides).

A person is eligible to register and vote in the county they consider their residence. If a person is away from their residence, they may vote by absentee ballot.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. There are currently no identification requirements to register to vote, unless a voter is voting in Michigan for the first time, in which case federal requirements apply. First time voters must submit a copy of current and valid photo identification or a copy of a paycheck stub, utility bill, bank statement, or government document that lists their name and current address.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. First time voters will need to bring a current and valid form of photo identification, or will need to sign an affidavit saying they do not have photo ID. Returning voters do not have to bring identification to vote; however, a valid driver's license may be helpful at the polls.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The clerk will send a voter identification card to the voter's address. If it is returned as undeliverable, the clerk will send a duplicate. If that is returned, the clerk will assume the voter has moved. If the change form is received or postmarked at least 30 days before an election, the applicant will be able to vote in that election. If there is a problem with the voter registration form, but the person who filled it out shows up to the polls with a validated voter registration application receipt and the clerk determines the person is qualified to vote, that person will be allowed to vote.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person who goes to a secretary of state branch office can apply to register to vote and change their voter registration name at the same time.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

October 6 is the deadline to register to vote for the November 4, 2008 elections. Michigan has a 30-day voter registration requirement. Registration forms must be completed, signed, and received by the 30th day before the election. An individual can still be registered to vote if: (1) the application is received through the mail on or before the 7th day after the close of registration; and (2) the postmark is missing or is unclear, and the applicant has given a date on the application that is on or before the close of registration.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The deadline is the same for registration and submission.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be able to vote in that election. Michigan has a 30-day voter registration requirement and all applications must be received no later than the 30th day before the first election in which the individual would like to vote.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Bureau of Elections at:
Michigan Department of State
Bureau of Elections
PO Box 20126
Lansing, MI 48901-0726
Phone: (517) 373-2540
Fax: (517) 241-4785

13) What web resources are available?

Are you registered to vote? You can check your registration status here: https://services2.sos.state.mi.us/mivote/votersearch.aspx.

National Campaign for Fair Elections: www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/michigan.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms can be downloaded from the website of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=204.

Original voter registration forms can be obtained at county auditors' and city clerks' offices; public libraries; locations where you apply for, renew, or change a Minnesota driver's license or identification card; registrars' offices or student associations at colleges, universities, and postsecondary schools; and, in even numbered years, in state income tax booklets. In addition, applications and change of address forms for Minnesota driver's licenses and identification cards are required to serve as voter registration forms, and all postsecondary institutions that enroll students accepting state or federal financial aid are required to provide voter registration forms to each student as early as possible in the fall quarter.

Voter registration forms are also available in large print and in other languages from the website of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State at http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=138.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Voter registration forms prescribed by the Federal Election Commission, as provided for by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, must be accepted if information otherwise required by Minnesota law is completed on such forms. The federal postcard application form must also be accepted as valid if it is not deficient and the voter is eligible to register in Minnesota.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

To be eligible to vote in Minnesota, an individual must:

• - be 18 years of age or older;
• - be a citizen of the United States; and
• - maintain residence in Minnesota for at least 20 days immediately preceding the election.

Any individual who:

• - was convicted of treason or any felony and whose civil rights have not been restored;
• - is under a guardianship in which the court order revokes the ward's right to vote; or
• - was found by a court of law to be legally incompetent

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

If the United States Postal Service will not deliver mail to the registrant's residence address, the registrant must also list an alternate mailing address on the voter registration application.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that a registrant considers the college address to be a permanent address. The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State has published the following guidelines in helping college students determine the appropriate polling place:

• - College students living at home would most likely register to vote based on their home address and vote at their neighborhood polling location.
• - College students living on or off campus may register and vote based on either their home or school address, depending on which one they consider to be their permanent address. However, college students cannot register and vote at both locations in any given election.

A student may also vote via absentee ballot if he or she satisfies the absentee voter eligibility requirement of being absent from the precinct in which the student is supposed to vote.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. A voter registration application requires a valid Minnesota driver's license, a valid identification card issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Minnesota, or the last four digits of a registrant's social security number.

For Election Day registration, see the special identification requirements in Question 11.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Except as related to registration, there are no express legislative or administrative provisions that require identification in order to vote. However, federal law requires that first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

No voter registration application is deficient if it contains the voter's name; address; date of birth; current and valid Minnesota driver's license number or Minnesota identification number, or if the voter has neither, the last four digits of the voter's social security number; and the voter's signature. Absence of a zip code or failure to check a box does not cause an application to be deficient. If an error occurs on Election Day, the election judge should request an individual to correct the voter application if it is deficient or illegible. If the error is made on a pre-Election Day registration application, the auditor will notify the person their application was incorrect or incomplete by mail, phone, or email.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

No voter registration application is deficient if it contains the voter's name; address; date of birth; current and valid Minnesota driver's license number or Minnesota identification number, or if the voter has neither, the last four digits of the voter's social security number; and the voter's signature. Absence of a zip code or failure to check a box does not cause an application to be deficient. If an error occurs on Election Day, the election judge should request an individual to correct the voter application if it is deficient or illegible. If the error is made on a pre-Election Day registration application, the auditor will notify the person their application was incorrect or incomplete by mail, phone, or email.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Voters may pre-register at any time at least 20 days before the election. October 14, 2008 is the last day to pre-register for the November election. If voters are unable to pre-register, they may register at their polling place on Election Day or, if they are eligible to vote via absentee ballot, by enclosing a completed registration card with the absentee ballot.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

A state or local agency, or an individual, that accepts completed voter registration cards must submit the completed cards to the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State or the appropriate county auditor within 10 days after the cards are dated by the voter.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

An individual who is eligible to vote may register on Election Day by appearing in person at the polling place for the precinct in which the individual maintains residence, by completing a registration application, making an oath in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State, and providing proof of residence. There are two options for providing proof of residence on Election Day.

1) Registrants may bring one of the following items to their polling place:

• - a valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, or a receipt for either that contains the voter's valid address in the precinct;
• - a valid Minnesota identification card issued by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety or a receipt for the identification card that contains the voter's valid address in the precinct; or
• - a tribal identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the name, address, signature, and picture of the individual;
• - proof of valid registration in the same precinct;
• - a notice of late registration mailed by the county auditor or municipal clerk;
• - a voter registered in the same precinct as an applicant who can confirm, under oath, an applicant's address; or
• - an employee employed by and working in a residential facility located in the precinct, who knows that the applicant is a resident of that residential facility and who can, under oath in the presence of the election judge, vouch for that facility resident.

Students

An eligible voter that is a student may prove residence by presenting a current valid photo identification Issued by a postsecondary educational institution in Minnesota if the voter's name, student identification number (if available), and address within the precinct appear on a current list of persons residing in the postsecondary educational institution's housing, as certified to the county auditor by the postsecondary educational institution.

2) Registrants may present a combination of photo identification and service bill (one from each category below):
Acceptable photo identifications:

• - a Minnesota driver's license or identification card;
• - a United States passport;
• - a United States military identification card;
• - a student identification card issued by a Minnesota postsecondary educational institution; or
• - a tribal identification card issued by the tribal government of a tribe recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Department of the Interior, that contains the individual's signature.

An original bill for:

• - telephone, cellular phone, television, or Internet provider services, regardless of how those telephone, television, or Internet provider services are delivered; or
• - gas, electric, solid waste, water, or sewer services, if
  • o the bill shows the voter's name and current address in the precinct; and
  • o the due date on the bill is within 30 days before or after Election Day; or
• - A current student fee statement that contains the student's valid address in the precinct.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Secretary of State's office at:
Office of the Secretary of State
180 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Saint Paul, MN 55155-1299
1-877-600-8683
elections.dept(at)state.mn.us
Fax: 651-296-9073

13) What web resources are available?

Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State's Voter and Election Information
http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=134

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/minnesota.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/VoterRegistration. Application forms also are available at the local county voting registrar. You may also register to vote when applying for or renewing your driver's license or when applying for services at numerous state and federal government agencies.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Mississippi. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Mississippi, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank. Voter registration drives using the National Voter Registration Form are subject to state law:

• - A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed in the Statewide Elections Management System by filling out a new Voter Registration Application.
• - The Secretary of State is required to send bulk quantities of mail-in Voter Registration Applications to any person or organization who requests them. There are no other provisions in the Mississippi Election Code restricting or otherwise regulating third-party registration.
• - There are no express provisions of the Mississippi Election Code prohibiting the submission of voter registration forms by individuals receiving compensation.
• - There is no express training requirement under the Mississippi Election Code.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Mississippi county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to a primary or general election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register using a college campus or dorm address so long as it is his or her physical home address. The Mississippi Code does not provide guidance on determining a person's physical home address. The Mississippi Voter Registration Application requires that a person list his or her physical home address in addition to his or her mailing address, therefore registering using only a P.O. Box is not possible.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you have been a resident of Mississippi for at least thirty (30) days. If a person who registers to vote in Mississippi has previously registered to vote in another county or state, the Statewide Elections Management System will provide notice to such county or state if possible.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

The Mississippi Voter Registration Application requires the applicant to give either a Mississippi driver's license number or the last four digits of his or her social security number. If a person does not have a driver's license or social security number, submits an application by mail and has never registered to vote in the county where he or she seeks to register, that person must send a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or any other government document showing the name and address of the applicant. If the applicant does not provide such documentation, he or she may be required to provide it when voting for the first time. Naturalized citizens must provide a certified copy of the final order or decree of naturalization at the time of registration.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

A voter whose driver's license number or the last four digits of his or her social security number has not been verified and who has not submitted a copy of valid identification may be asked to provide identification at the polls.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

A mail-in application will be rejected if in the opinion of the registrar missing or illegible information makes it impossible to determine whether or not the applicant is eligible to register to vote.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed in the Statewide Elections Management System by filling out a new Voter Registration Application.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Friday October 3, 2008. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 30th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No, it is not. The registration deadline is 30 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 30th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Mississippi Secretary of State at:
Linda Dixon Rigsby
Assistant Secretary of State for Elections
P. O. Box 136
Jackson, MS 39205-0136
Elections Hotline: 800-829-6786
Elections Call center: 601-576-2550 Fax: 601-359-5019

13) What web resources are available?

The Mississippi Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on elections and the voter registration process: http://www.sos.state.ms.us/elections/elections.asp. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and the dates of upcoming elections.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.com/pages/mississippi.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State's website at http://sos.mt.gov/elb/forms/voters/register.pdf. Application forms also are available from local election offices, post offices, libraries, a number of civic organizations, and governmental agencies. A registration form is also available in state phone books, and some fast food restaurants have printed the forms on their placemats. A registration form must be attached to each driver's license application. If the applicant wishes to register to vote, the Motor Vehicle Division of the Montana Department of Justice must accept the registration and forward the form to the election administrator.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Montana. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Montana, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

An individual must have been a resident of the Montana county in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to a primary or general election. The term of residence must be computed by including the day of the election. An individual who is qualified to vote under state law who changes residence to a different county within the state during the thirty (30) days preceding an election may either vote in person or by absentee ballot in the precinct and county where previously registered or update their registration information and vote in their new county of residence, subject to compliance with late registration procedures. An individual who has already been sent an absentee ballot may change their voter registration information only with respect to the next election, and may not receive another ballot from the county in which the individual is newly registered.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. Individuals registering to vote must provide the election administrator with their current street address, rural address or, if neither of those addresses is available, other specific geographic location information from which the location of their residence may be easily determined by the election administrator. The election administrator may not register any individual who fails to provide this information.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes, college students may register and vote where they go to school provided that they consider that location to be their residence. For voter registration purposes, an individual's residence is where the individual's habitation is fixed and to which, whenever the individual is absent, the individual has the intention of returning. The place where an individual's family resides is presumed to be that individual's place of residence. However, an individual who takes up or continues a residence at a place other than where the individual's family resides with the indention of remaining is a resident of the place where the individual resides.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. An individual that is registering to vote is required to provide their driver's license number or, if the individual does not have a driver's license, the last four digits of their social security number. If the individual is registering in person at their local election office and does not have a driver's license or social security number, the individual is required to provide either (i) a current and valid photo identification, including but not limited to a school district or postsecondary education photo identification or a tribal photo identification, with the individual's name, or (ii) a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document that shows the individual's name and current address. If the individual is registering by mail and does not have a driver's license or social security number, the individual is required to enclose with the registration form a copy of one of the foregoing forms of identification. If such identification is not furnished, an individual will be provisionally registered pending receipt and verification, at any time up to and including the election date, of one of the required forms of identification.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Montana voters must provide one of the following forms of identification at the polling place in order to vote: (i) a current and valid photo identification showing the individual's name, including, but not limited to, a valid driver's license, a school district or postsecondary education photo identification, or a tribal photo identification; or (ii) a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, notice of confirmation of voter registration, government check, or other government document that shows the individual's name and current address.

Identification is presumed to be current and valid unless proved otherwise. A driver's license or identification card is presumed to be current and valid if issued by any motor vehicle agency, regardless of its status. Any other photo identification is sufficient if it includes the name and photo of the individual. If the voter does not present one of these forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a provisional ballot. A voter casting a provisional ballot must sign an affirmation swearing that, to the best of their knowledge, they are eligible to vote in the election and precinct and are aware of the penalty for false swearing (which will apply to any voter making a false affirmation).

A provisional ballot cast by a registered voter (other than one who is provisionally registered) will be counted if the signature on the affirmation matches the signature on the voter's registration card. A provisionally registered voter who casts a provisional ballot has until 5 p.m. on the day after the election to provide valid identification information either in person, by facsimile, by electronic mail, or by mail postmarked no later than the day after the election. A provisionally registered voter who votes by mail is required to enclose with the ballot a copy of one of the required forms of identification. If such identification is not included, the mail-in ballot will be handled in the same manner as a provisional ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The voter registration form requires the applicant to provide the following information: full name, the applicant's former name (if changed), date of birth, Montana driver's license number (or, if the applicant does not have a Montana driver's license, the last four digits of their social security number), the county and address within the county where the applicant lives, mailing address (if different), telephone number, and the city, county and state in which the applicant was last registered. An individual who fails to provide a Montana driver's license number, the last four digits of their social security number, or an alternative form of identification will be provisionally registered pending receipt and verification, at any time up to an including election day, of one of the required numbers or alternative forms of identification. An individual who fails to provide any other required information will be registered as "pending" in the statewide voter registration database, but not be registered unless and until the required information is provided.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. An individual who is registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed is required to notify the election administrator of the change by using a transfer form provided by the election administrator or by completing a registration form. If a registration form is used, it must be clearly marked "for change of name" in the space provided on the form for that purpose. If the individual fails to notify the election administrator of the change, the individual may vote at their polling place under their former name unless their registration has been cancelled (e.g., because the individual has failed to respond to certain confirmation mailings and fails to vote in two consecutive federal general elections).

The individual is required to state their correct residence address and name when offering to vote and complete a transfer form or new registration to make the necessary correction before being allowed to sign the precinct register and vote.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Voter registration forms submitted by mail must be postmarked on or before the date that is thirty days prior to the election. For the 2008, general election, this date is Sunday, October 5. A form that has been properly executed and postmarked on or before such date must be accepted if it is received within three days after the deadline. An individual may still register in person at their local election office at any time up to and including election day. Such offices are open for in-person voter registration between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on all regular working days, but will close at noon on the day before election day. A list of local election offices can be found on the Secretary of State's web site at: http://sos.mt.gov/elb/forms/elections/electionadministrators.pdf.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes. The deadline for submitting voter registration forms by mail is different from the deadline for registering to vote in person at a local election office.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Yes. Except for school elections, an individual may register to vote in person at their local election office at any time prior to the close of the polls on Election Day.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, call the toll-free voter hotline at 1-888-884-VOTE (8683) or contact the Montana Secretary of State at:
Montana Secretary of State
Elections and Government Services Division
State Capitol, Room 260
1301 6th Avenue
Helena, MT 59620
(406) 444-4732
soselection(at)mt.gov

13) What web resources are available?

The Montana Secretary of State's website has a page dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process, as well as on voter eligibility, voting by absentee ballots and special provisions for military and overseas voters: http://sos.mt.gov/ELB/Voter_Information.asp.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/montana.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The form can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=48.

Application forms also are available at local voter registration offices, most state agency offices, Armed Forces recruitment offices, public libraries, public high schools, and the State Board of Elections office. The following programs and agencies participate in ongoing voter registration for persons receiving benefits from the programs: Work First; Women, Infants and Children (WIC); Food Stamps; Medicaid; Services for the Blind; Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services; Vocational Rehabilitation; North Carolina Protection and Advocacy Agency; and Employment Security Commission.

The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles provides voter registration forms and change-of-address forms to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the original issuance, renewal, or correction of a driver's license or special identification card.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in North Carolina. Voter registration drives using the National Voter Registration Form are subject to the same requirements described in Question #11. If using the National Voter Registration Form in North Carolina, the political party affiliation field may be left blank and the registrant will be considered "unaffiliated" unless that registrant has previously been registered with a political party.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the North Carolina county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to a primary or general election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Registration applications require a residence address and, if different from the residence address, a mailing address. A person may register to vote using the address of the place at which the registrant has fixed habitation and to which, whenever that person is absent, he or she has the intention of returning. P.O. Boxes may not be used as the residence address, but may be used as the mailing address. North Carolina Voter Registration Application, Sections 3 and 4. Residence requires both domicile and a place of abode. Some relevant factors used to determine residence may include employment; residence of parents, spouse and children; sites of personal and real property owned; and motor vehicle and other personal property registration. In the event that a person's residence is not a traditional residence associated with real property, then the location of the usual sleeping area for that person shall be considered the residence of that person.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that the student intends to make his or her home in the community where the student is physically present for the purpose of attending school while the student is attending school and has no intent to return to his or her former home after graduation. The student does not have to intend to stay in the college community after graduation. However, if the voter is claimed as a dependent on his or her parents' income tax return, the parents' address is probably the voter's legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is not required of voters not registering in person to vote in North Carolina but, under federal law, first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place. The North Carolina Voter Registration Application requires the applicant's North Carolina driver's license number, North Carolina identification card number or the last four digits of his or her social security number.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

There are no identification requirements to vote in North Carolina for voters who registered in person. If the voter cannot provide either a driver's license or a social security number, the State Board of Elections will assign a unique voter identification number.

However, voters who registered to vote by mail, or through a voter registration drive, on or after January 1, 2003, and who have not previously voted in an election that includes a ballot item for federal office are required to present: (i) a current and valid photo identification; or (ii) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other document that shows the name and address of the voter (unless the voter provided copies of identification documents with mail-in registration forms). If the voter does not present one of these forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a provisional ballet. A provisional ballot is a paper ballot counted the day after the election once the local electoral board has verified that the person was qualified to vote in that precinct.

Voters who seek to register in person and vote at a one-stop voting site must fill out the appropriate application form including attestations of eligibility requirements and must submit a North Carolina driver's license, photo identification from a government agency, or any of the documents listed in the above paragraph. One stop voting is a process whereby registered voters may vote early, or nonregistered individuals may both register and vote.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The registration application form requests the applicant to provide the following information: name; date of birth; residence address; county of residence; date of application; gender; race; ethnicity; political party affiliation, if any; telephone number; driver's license number, identification card number or last four digits of the registrant's social security number; and a signed statement that each eligibility requirement (e.g. non-felon status or full rights of citizenship restored) is fulfilled. No application is invalid for failure to include race, ethnicity, gender or telephone number. If the registrant does not complete the application for registration and the registrant has provided appropriate contact information (e.g. telephone number), the county board will contact the registrant and allow him or her to correct the information by 5:00 p.m. on the day before the county canvass. If the registrant does not complete the information within that time, the voter shall be allowed to vote using a provisional ballot and the registrant will have until 5:00 p.m. the day before the county canvass to complete the information and have all eligible portions of that ballot counted in the election.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. Prior to an election day, a person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed in the registration book by notifying the county board of elections in the county where he or she is registered. The notice may be made in a written statement containing the registrant's current address, new and old names and the registrant's signature, or by filling out a new voter registration application form signed by the registrant. The county board of elections will provide notice of the name change to the registrant's residence address by mail that cannot be forwarded.

On the date of the election, the registered voter may inform a chief judge (who is serving at the polling place) of the name change or report the name change to the county board along with an application for an absentee ballot.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 General Election, the deadline is October 10, 2008.

All registration applications must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 25th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Applications that are mailed but are not postmarked or where the postmark is illegible shall be deemed to be timely received if they arrive 20 days before the election.

North Carolina also has in-person registration and one-stop voting. One-stop voting is a process whereby registered voters may vote early, or non-registered individuals may both register and vote. The one-stop voting period begins on the third Thursday before an election and ends the Saturday prior to the election. For the 2008 General Election, the one-stop voting period is October 16 to November 1, 2008. To use this process, a new registrant must (1) go to a one-stop voting site in his or her county of residence during the one-stop voting period, (2) fill out a voter registration application, and (3) provide proof of residency by showing the elections official an appropriate form of identification with the citizen's current name and current address. The new registrant may vote only at a one-stop voting site in the county of registration during one-stop voting period and not on election day. Registered voters may also update their address and change vital information in an existing registration record at the one-stop voting site, but they are not allowed to change their party affiliation during the one-stop voting period that precedes a partisan primary. North Carolina voters are able to vote by one-stop at all county board of elections offices during regular office hours. Some county boards of elections offer additional one-stop sites within the county.

For more information, visit http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?ID=32 or contact the appropriate county board of elections.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Generally, no. Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election unless that individual has become qualified to register to vote between the 25th day before an election and Election Day. Such an individual may apply to register on Election Day by submitting an application form to a member of the county board of elections, the director of elections, or the chief judge or a judge of the precinct in which the individual is eligible to vote and must present identification documents. Individuals who "become qualified to register and vote" during a time period include those who during that time period are naturalized as citizens of the United States or who are restored to citizenship after a conviction of a felony, but do not include individuals who reach the age of 18 during that time period, if they were eligible to register while 17 years old during an earlier period.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the North Carolina State Board of Elections at:
PO Box 27255
Raleigh, NC 27611-7255

13) What web resources are available?

For more information, contact the North Carolina State Board of Elections at:
PO Box 27255
Raleigh, NC 27611-7255

NC State Board of Elections contact information is available at: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=9

Contact information for the County Boards of Elections is available at: http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/content.aspx?id=13

The National Campaign for Fair Elections at: a href="www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/page/north_carolina">www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/page/north_carolina.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

North Dakota does not have a voter registration process. Election officials possess a list of citizens who have voted in past elections who are eligible to vote. To prevent fraud, election officials may challenge a person's right to vote. If you are challenged by an election official, you can sign an affidavit that attests that you are a legally qualified elector of the precinct, which will allow you to vote. This affidavit may be downloaded at http://www.nd.gov/eforms/Doc/sfn17343.pdf.

A city may require its residents to register to vote, however, for municipal elections.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no voter registration in North Dakota. However, to vote a person must reside in a precinct for at least thirty (30) days before the date of the election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Refer to OH and PA for examples. It is also helpful to outline how students can list their dorm address if their mailing address is a campus P.O. Box.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

North Dakota does not require voters to register.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

There is no voter registration in North Dakota.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. North Dakota voters must provide identification that verifies their residence's street address to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Valid driver's license
• - Valid federally issued passport or agency identification card;
• - Valid state identification card;
• - Valid student identification card;
• - Valid United States military identification card;
• - Utility bill dated thirty days before the election containing the voter's name and residential address;
• - Change-of-address verification letter from the U.S. Postal Service; or
• - Valid tribal government-issued identification card.

A post office box cannot establish residency. Voters without valid identification are still permitted to vote if an election poll worker is able to vouch for his or her identity and residence in the precinct, or if he or she signs the Voter's Affidavit certifying under oath his or her identity and residence within the precinct. See http://www.nd.gov/hava/education/doc/id-requirements.pdf.

In addition to the residency requirement, a voter must be:

• - a United States citizen
• - at least 18 years of age by the election day

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

North Dakota does not require voters to register.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

North Dakota does not require voters to register.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

North Dakota does not require voters to register. There are therefore no deadlines. Any eligible resident of a North Dakota precinct may appear at his or her assigned polling place on Election Day to vote without prior registration.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

North Dakota does not require voters to register.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Because North Dakota has no voter registration, eligible North Dakota residents may show up at their designated polling places to vote on Election Day without prior registration.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the North Dakota Secretary of State
Elections Division
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505
1-800-352-0867

To locate contact information for your county's election official, visit: http://www.nd.gov/sos/forms/doc/county-elec-officials.rtf.

13) What web resources are available?

The North Dakota secretary of state has a website dedicated to providing information on elections and voting requirements: http://www.nd.gov/sos/electvote/. This site includes resources such as qualifications for voting, absentee ballot applications, and special provisions for college students and military officers. For complete rules and regulations governing elections and voting in North Dakota, see N.D. Cent. Code § 16.1, available at: http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t161.html.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several places from which to obtain a voter registration form. Voter registration applications are available online at http://www.sos.state.ne.us/forms/pdf/vr.pdf. Additionally, applications are available at the county clerk's office, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Office of the Election Commissioner.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Nebraska. Voters using the National Voter Registration Form must still meet the Nebraska registration deadline and other informational requirements. For information on the National Voter Registration Form, see http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Nebraska does not require a voter to reside in a county for a particular period of time before becoming eligible to vote.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

No. A person may use his/her P.O. Box, college campus or dorm address if that is where he/she receives his/her mail. However, an applicant may not provide only a P.O. Box or college dorm address because these locations are not residences. A voter must provide a residential address or a description of his/her home's location sufficient to allow election officials to accurately assign the voter to the appropriate precinct or political subdivision. In order to vote in Nebraska the voter must be a resident of the county and precinct in which the individual intends to vote.

Note that the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the rights of student voters to register and cast a ballot on equal terms as non-student residents in the location where they go to school. Consequently, election officials may not prohibit students from registering, nor require students to complete any additional registration materials, based on their status as students.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that the voter considers his/her college address to be his/her residence and the location where he/she receives mail.

An applicant may vote in the precinct in which his/her school is located if he/she is a self-supporting student and meets general Nebraska eligibility requirements.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. Under federal law, however, first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place. The Nebraska voter registration form asks for the applicant's driver's license number or the last four digits of his/her social security number. If an applicant does not have either a social security number or a driver's license number, the applicant can still vote and the election commissioner will generate a unique number to identify the voter's registration record.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Nebraska requires voters who have registered to vote by mail after January 1, 2003, and who have not previously voted, to present identification. The law allows voters to present identification either before or after applying to register to vote, or before casting a ballot. A voter, however, does not have to present identification if he/she fits one of the following descriptions:

• 1. He/she has provided his/her Nebraska driver's license number or the last four digits of his/her social security number and the election commissioner or county clerk verifies the number provided.
• 2. He/she is a member of the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine who is otherwise eligible to vote but, by reason of service, away from his/her residence.
• 3. He/she is the spouse or dependent of a member of the Armed Forces or Merchant Marine who is otherwise eligible to vote but is absent from his/her place of residence due to the service of that member.
• 4. He/she is either handicapped or elderly and has requested to vote by means other than casting a ballot at a polling place on election day.

If the voter is required to present identification, acceptable forms include:

• 1. Valid and current photographic identification;
• 2. A copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or any government document. These forms of identification must be no more than sixty days old and must show the same name and residential address provided on the voter registration application.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The voter registration application requires the applicant to provide the following information: citizenship; age; full name; place of residence; postal address if in a different location than the residence; address of last registration; home and work telephone numbers; driver's license number or last four digits of social security number; place of birth; and date of birth. If the registration application is missing information, the election commissioner will send confirmation cards to the applicant requesting the missing information.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A registered voter who changed his/her name since registering to vote must update his/her registration record to avoid additional requirements at the time of voting. The voter can use the voter registration form to update his/her name in the voter registry. On Election Day, the registered voter may fill out the voter registration application to update his/her name in the registry. (Note: If a registered voter changes his/her residence within the county, the voter must follow the same process to update his/her information on the voter registry).

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Voter registration applications may be returned:

• 1. In Person at: (1) the office of the election commissioner, county clerk, or Office of the Secretary of State; (2) a registration site at which a deputy registrar is in attendance; (3) the State Department of Education, or the Department of Health and Human Services; or (4) the office of the county treasurer or Department of Motor Vehicles while applying for a motor vehicle operator's license or state identification card.
• a. For applications made in person in accordance with number (1) or (2) above, the application must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. on thesecond Friday preceding an election in order for the applicant to be eligible to vote in that election. For applications returned to the Office of the Secretary of State, the deadline is the close of business on the third Friday before election day.
• b. Applications made pursuant to number (3) or (4) above must be received in person by the department, agent, or contractor no later than five days prior to the third Friday preceding an election, at which time it shall be delivered to the County Clerk or the Office of the Election Commissioner not later than five days after the date it is received.
• 2. Through Another Person: at the office of the election commissioner or county clerk. Applications must be received on or before the third Friday preceding the election in order for the applicant to be eligible to vote in that election.
• 3. By Mail: to the office of the election commissioner or county clerk. Applications must be postmarked on or before the third Friday before the election in order for the applicant to be eligible to vote in that election. Contract information for local election commissioners and county clerks can be found at http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/clerks.html.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline, see Question 9 above.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Elections Division of the Nebraska Secretary of State:
Phone: 402.471.2555
Fax: 402.471.7834
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 94608 Lincoln, NE 68509-4608
Location: State Capitol, Third Floor, Lincoln, NE 68509
Email: ElectionsAssistant(at)sos.ne.gov

13) What web resources are available?

The Nebraska Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/2008/index.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, early ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/nebraska.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several options for how to register to vote in New Hampshire. You may:

- Apply at your town or city clerk's office. You will be required to fill out a standard voter registration form and will be required to show proof of age, citizenship, and domicile;
• - Register with your community's voter checklist supervisor. By law they are required to meet on the Saturday ten (10) days prior to each election. Check the local newspaper(s) or call your clerk's office for the date and time of such meeting; or
• - Register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. You will be asked to show proof of age, citizenship, and domicile.

If you are unable to register in person because of a physical disability, religious beliefs, military service, confinement in a penal institution, or temporary absence, you may register by mail. You should request an absentee voter registration affidavit and standard voter registration form from your city or town clerk's office. The absentee voter registration affidavit must be witnessed and then both it and the voter registration form should be returned to the clerk.

The basic information required by the standard registration application can be found at http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/LXIII/654/654-mrg.htm). For more information, see http://www.sos.nh.gov/vote.htm.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. New Hampshire town and city clerks will accept this application only as a request for their own absentee voter mail-in registration form.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no minimum period of time you are required to have lived in the state before being allowed to register. You may register as soon as you move into your new community.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

There are no restrictions on registering to vote using a college campus or dorm address, so long as the person registering to vote resides at that address. A post office box is not a valid address for voter registration purposes.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. A college student in New Hampshire may choose as his or her voting domicile either the domicile he or she held before entering college or the domicile he or she has established while attending college. Under no circumstances may college students retain two voting domiciles.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. New Hampshire applicants must present proof of citizenship, age, and domicile.

Proof of citizenship
Acceptable proof of citizenship includes:

• - Birth certificate;
• - Passport;
• - Naturalization papers if the applicant is a naturalized citizen;
• - A citizenship affidavit as described; or
• - Any other reasonable documentation which indicates the applicant is a U.S. citizen.

Proof by "reasonable documentation" is only presumptive evidence of the identity of the applicant and can be defeated by evidence establishing that it is more likely than not that the applicant is not qualified as a voter. Reasonable documentation includes, but is not limited to: (1) photo driver's license issued by any state or the federal government; (2) United States passport, armed services identification, or other photo identification issued by the United States government; or (3) photo identification issued by local or state government.

A person who has in his or her immediate possession photo identification approved for use as "reasonable documentation" must present that identification when applying for registration. A person who does not have approved photo identification with him or her may establish identity through any reasonable means, including, but not limited to: (1) photo identification not approved by paragraph II (above), but determined to be legitimate by the supervisors of the checklist or clerk; (2) verification of the person's identity by another person registered as a voter and known to the supervisor or clerk; or (3) an affidavit to be completed by a challenged voter.

Residents of a nursing home or similar facility may prove their identity through verification of identity by the administrator of the facility or by his or her designee. The application of a person whose identity has been verified by an official of a nursing home or similar facility shall be treated in the same manner as the application of a person who proved his or her identity with photo identification.

Proof of Age
Acceptable proof of age includes any reasonable documentation indicating the applicant is 18 years of age or older. "Reasonable documentation" includes the evidence used to establish identity as provided above regarding proof of citizenship, and is subject to the same presumptions.

Proof of Domicile
Acceptable proof of domicile includes: (1) any reasonable documentation which indicates that the applicant has a domicile and intends to maintain a domicile, as defined in this chapter, in the town, city or ward in which he or she desires to vote; or (2) if the applicant does not have reasonable documentation in his or her possession at the place and time of voter registration, an affidavit of domicile.

"Reasonable documentation" includes the evidence used to establish identity as provided above regarding proof of citizenship. It further includes the following documents, provided the document is currently valid, was issued to or in the name of the applicant, and shows the address the applicant claims as a domicile: (1) New Hampshire driver's license; (2) New Hampshire vehicle registration; or (3) armed services identification, or other photo identification issued by the United States government. The "reasonable documentation" is subject to the same presumptions mentioned above.

No Photo Identification Presented
If a first-time registrant does not present photo identification when registering, the secretary of state shall send a letter of identity verification to the voter within 90 days of the election. The letter shall notify the person that a person who was unable to present photo identification registered or registered and voted using his or her name and address and instruct the person to contact the attorney general immediately if he or she did not register to vote.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

If you are a registered voter, you do not need to show identification at the polls. If you are registering to vote on Election Day, you must comply with the identification requirements described in Question #5.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

Because the voter registration forms are obtained from the clerk and usually filled out in the clerk's office, the clerk can help the registrant correct any missing or illegible information. The information supplied by the voter, namely the identifying number, name, and date of birth, will be matched to motor vehicle or Social Security records. The applicant will be notified of any errors and given 30 days to correct these errors. If the errors are not timely corrected, the application will be rejected.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person can change his/her name up to or on Election Day and vote in that election by providing proof of the name change (i.e., marriage certificate or court order).

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

New Hampshire residents who will be 18 years of age or older on Election Day, and who are United States citizens, may register with the town or city clerk where they live up to 10 days before any election. Such residents may also register on Election Day at the polling place. The town clerk's office can inform voters of what proof of qualification they should bring to register.

IMPORTANT VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES

June 3, 2008
Last day to change your party affiliation prior to the State Primary Election.

September 2, 2008
Last day to register to vote before Primary Election Day.

September 9, 2008
STATE PRIMARY ELECTION DAY - unregistered voters may register and vote on this day.

October 25, 2008
Last day to register to vote until the General Election.

November 4, 2008
GENERAL ELECTION DAY - unregistered voters may register and vote on this day.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No. Unregistered voters may register to vote and vote on the same day. When registering to vote, you will not be required to register as a member of a political party - you may register as an undeclared voter. If you are registered as an undeclared voter and attempt to vote in a state primary election, you will be required to choose a party when accepting a ballot.

You should be aware of your party status before a primary election. If you voted on a party ballot in the 2006 state primary, or at the 2008 presidential preference primary, you are now a registered member of that party unless you filled out a card to return to undeclared status with the supervisors of the checklist. If you are unsure of your party affiliation, you should contact your town or city clerk, as they maintain records of party membership. June 3, 2008 was the last day to meet with the supervisors of the checklist to change your political party before the state primary election, or to register the change with your town or city clerk.

If you are a registered member of a party you may change your registration at any primary; however, you will not be allowed to vote in that primary. Undeclared voters may declare a party and vote at any primary. The law allows an undeclared voter to declare a party at the polls, vote the ballot of that party, and then change their party affiliation back to undeclared by completing the form available from the supervisors of the checklist at the polling place.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Yes. Unregistered voters may register and vote on the same day as any federal election, including presidential elections. Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the New Hampshire Secretary of State, Elections Division
State House, Room 204
Concord, N.H. 03301
Phone: 603-271-3242
Fax: 603-271-6316
Email: Elections(at)sos.state.nh.us

13) What web resources are available?

The New Hampshire Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on New Hampshire elections: www.sos.nh.gov/electionsnew.html. This site includes records of past state elections, information about registering to vote, names of candidates, and other election-related information.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/new_hampshire.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The voter registration application can be downloaded from the New Jersey state election website at http://njelections.org/form_pdf/Voter-reg-app(web)10.18.07.pdf. The form is also available in Spanish, Cantonese, Gujarati, Korean, and Mandarin. Your application must be filled out and mailed or delivered to the Superintendent of Elections or Commissioners of Registration office in the county where you live. For further details on where to send your application, see http://njelections.org/loc_officials_doe.html. You can use the same voter registration application if you have changed your name or address since you last registered to vote.

You may also register in-person at the Division of Elections, the Commissioners of Registration offices, the Division of Motor Vehicle offices, the Municipal Clerk offices, and at the following agencies if you are applying for assistance:

• - New Jersey Medical Assistance and Health Services Program,
• - WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infant & Children),
• - Work First New Jersey Programs,
• - Division of Developmental Disabilities,
• - Office of Disability Services - Department of Human Services - Public Offices,
• - Armed Forces of the United States Recruitment Offices,
• - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services - Department of Labor,
• - Commission of the Blind & Visually Impaired, or
• - County Welfare Agency or County Board of Social Services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. It can be downloaded at: http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote. You must be certain that your name, address, and date of birth are legibly completed and that the form is signed.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

You are eligible to register to vote in the county in which you currently live if you will have been a resident there at least 30 days before an election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

In general, your statement that an address in New Jersey is your residence is sufficient to demonstrate that it is your domicile such that you can register to vote there.

Use of a P.O. Box is not permitted. Homeless persons may complete the address portion of the registration form by providing a contact point or the location where they spend most of their time. See New Jersey Voter Registration Application, available at http://njelections.org/form_pdf/Voter-regapp(web)10.18.07.pdf.

Lodging houses, inns, or hotels may be used as voting residences if you tell your landlord, proprietor, lessee, or keeper of your intent to claim the place as your voting residence and the landlord, proprietor, lessee, or keeper files a sworn statement with the superintendent verifying that you live there. If you were the victim of domestic violence or stalking, have obtained permanent restraining orders against a person, and fear death or bodily injury from that person, you are allowed to register to vote without disclosing your street address. This also applies to your immediate family members. If this applies to you, you can leave the space for a street address on the registration form blank and instead attach a copy of the restraining order and a note with a mailing address, P.O. box, or contact point where you receive mail.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. Use of a P.O. Box is not permitted. Yes. Students who plan to return to their previous residences are still allowed to register to vote at their college residences.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No, provided you registered in person.

If you registered to vote for the first time by mail after January 1, 2003, you must provide either your New Jersey driver's license number, the last four digits of your social security number or a copy of one of the following:

• - A current and valid photo identification card,
• - A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay check,
• - Any other government document that shows the individual's name and current address, or
• - Any other identifying document that the Attorney General has determined to be acceptable for this purpose. This includes a driver's license; a student, job, military, government, or store membership ID; a passport; a car registration; a rent receipt; or a sample ballot.

If you registered in person, or if you registered by mail and provided one of the above forms of identification, you do not need to show ID when you vote.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

No, provided you registered in person.

If you registered to vote for the first time by mail after January 1, 2003, you must provide either your New Jersey driver's license number, the last four digits of your social security number or a copy of one of the following:

• - A current and valid photo identification card,
• - A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay check,
• - Any other government document that shows the individual's name and current address, or
• - Any other identifying document that the Attorney General has determined to be acceptable for this purpose. This includes a driver's license; a student, job, military, government, or store membership ID; a passport; a car registration; a rent receipt; or a sample ballot.

If you registered in person, or if you registered by mail and provided one of the above forms of identification, you do not need to show ID when you vote.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

You must provide the following information on your voter registration application:

• - Type of application;
• - Whether you will be 18 years of age by the next election;
• - US citizenship;
• - Full name;
• - Date of birth;
• - Address;
• - Address of last voter registration, if any;
• - Former name if making a change;
• - Gender;
• - New Jersey driver's license number, last four digits of social security number, or other identifying information set forth in Question 6, and
• - Signed and dated declaration affirming your citizenship status, address, that you will be 18 years of age on or before the next election, residence in the State and county for at least 30 days before the next election, and that you are not on parole, probation, or serving a sentence due to a conviction for an indictable offense under any federal or state laws.

Your application will be rejected if it is unintelligible, if you did not sign the application, or if your name and address are unintelligible or not properly completed. If other portions of the application are not properly completed, or if the application is distorted or altered such that all of the required information is not provided, it will be declared incomplete and the county commissioner of registration will return it to you for proper completion if the it contains a name and mailing address.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. If you have no re-registered you can still vote under your previous name if you sign the signature copy register with both your registered name and your new name. The commissioner of registration will then revise your name accordingly.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For this year's general election, the deadline is October 14, 2008. The registration deadline is 21 days before Election Day.

10) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No.

STATE CONTACTS

11) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

The New Jersey Division of Elections can be contacted by phone at (609) 292-3760 or by email at njelections@lps.state.nj.us. Voters can also call 1-877-NJVOTER for assistance.

12) What web resources are available?

http://www.njelections.org/voter-rights-hb.pdf

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. Individuals may apply to register to vote by contacting a County Clerk. Contact information is available at http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-CClerk.html. The New Mexico Certificate of Registration Form ("New Mexico Form") is available at any County Clerk's Office, the Office of the Secretary of State, and many state agencies that serve specific clients at those offices such as motor vehicle offices. The National Vote Registration Form ("The National Form") can be downloaded at http://www.fabnit.com/nvra-update-09-12-06.pdf. Individuals who apply for a driver's license, license renewal or motor vehicle identification card may simultaneously register to vote or file a change of address for voter registration purposes.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in New Mexico.

COMPLETING VOTER REGISTRATION FORMS

2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the New Mexico county for at least ninety days (and in the precinct in which he offers to vote for at least thirty days) prior to the election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address she considers to be her residence. A residence is any place where a person's habitation is fixed, and to which, whenever she is absent, she has the intention to return. A college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address, and when she leaves - for temporary purposes only- has the intent to return. A post office box is not a residence and therefore cannot be used as the primary registration address.

Students with a campus P.O. Box should fill in their dorm name and room number in the Home Address box (Box 2) and then enter their P.O. Box number in the Address Where You Get Your Mail box (Box 3) on the National Form. They may also look for, and fill in, the corresponding boxes on the New Mexico Form.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes. A person's voting address is determined based on her residence, and that residence need not be permanent. A residence is any place where a person's habitation is fixed, and to which, whenever she is absent, she has the intention to return. While a person may reside at her permanent address and leave for temporary purposes, e.g. to attend college, the college address can also be considered a residence for voter registration purposes as long as when she leaves the college address, she does so with the intention of returning.

A person is eligible to register and vote in the county they consider their residence. If a person is away from their residence, they may vote by absentee ballot.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is required to register to vote in New Mexico if an applicant is registering for the first time in the state and if the registration form is submitted by mail. The applicant must submit with the form a copy of: 1) a current and valid photo identification; or 2) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo that shows the name and current address of the applicant. If the applicant does not submit the required identification when registering, the applicant will be required to do so when voting in person or absentee.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. New Mexico voters must provide identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of physical identification include the following:

• - an original or copy of a current and valid photo identification with or without an address, the address of which is not required to match the voter's certificate of registration or a voter identification card; or
• - an original or copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows the name and address of the person, the address of which is not required to match the voter's certificate of registration.

Acceptable forms of verbal identification include:

• - a verbal or written statement by the voter of the voter's name, year of birth, and registered address; provided, however, that the statement of the voter's name need not contain the voter's middle initial or suffix.

If a voter fails to provide the required voter identification, the voter shall be allowed to vote on a provisional ballot. A first time registrant who submits the registration by mail must provide physical identification.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The County Clerk will process the registration if it is completed in proper form. If the applicant's certificate of registration is rejected for any reason, the county clerk shall stamp or write the word "rejected" on the new certificate of registration and hand or mail it, if possible, to the applicant with an explanation why the new certificate of registration was rejected and what remedial action, if any, the applicant must take to bring the registration up to date or into compliance with the New Mexico Election Code.

8) If a person changes their name, can they have their new name reflected on their voter registration records by filling out a voter registration form?

Yes. A person may register to change her name by filing an application to change the certification of registration. The application to change the certificate of registration shall show the name by which the qualified elector previously registered, his change of name, and a request that the change be shown on his certificate of registration. The application shall be signed by the voter. When completed, the application shall be filed with the County Clerk and retained for six years in a file established for that purpose. The County Clerk shall note the change of name on the voter's certificate of registration.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Voter registration closes twenty-eight days prior to an election. For federal qualified electors and overseas voters, the County Clerk shall accept a certificate of registration by electronic transmission from a voter qualified to apply for, and vote by, absentee ballot in the county if the transmission is received before 5:00 p.m. on the Friday immediately preceding the election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The registration form submission date and voter registration deadline are the same. Registration forms must be submitted twenty-eight days before the election.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Election day registration is not available in New Mexico.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

County Clerk information can be found at: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-CClerk.html.

For more information, contact the Secretary of State's Office at:
Office of the Secretary of State
New Mexico State Capitol
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87503
Phone: (505)827-3600. Fax: (505)827-3634, Toll Free: 1-800-477-3632

13) What web resources are available?

The New Mexico Secretary of State's website provides information on the voter registration process: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-elections.html. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers. You may also check your voter registration status at: https://voterview.state.nm.us/.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/new_mexico.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. Residents of Nevada can register to vote at any Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles office, at their County Clerk/Registrar of Voters' office, various social service agencies and on college campuses. A list of County Clerk/Registrar of Voters' offices is available online at: http://sos.state.nv.us/elections/voter/clerks.asp.

Although Nevada law does not provide for online voter registration, one may obtain a copy of the federal voter registration application online at: http://www.eac.gov/files/voter/nvra-update-09-12-06.pdf.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. The official Nevada Voter Registration Application and federally authorized voter registration applications will be accepted in the State of Nevada. Federally authorized forms include the National Voter Registration Form (prescribed by the Federal Election Assistance Commission) and military/overseas citizen voter registration applications (prescribed by the Federal Voting Assistance Program).

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

You must be a resident of your county and the State of Nevada for at least 30 days, and a resident of your current precinct for at least 10 days before the election date.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address she considers to be her residence. A residence is any place where a person actually resides with the intent of staying. A post office box is not a residence.

A student does not automatically lose his residence while absent attending a university. However, if a student considers his dorm or his address at school his residence, he can register to vote there. Please note that no one can register and vote in two places.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

A person may register to vote using any address she considers to be her residence. A residence is any place where a person lives with the intent of staying. A student does not automatically lose his residence while absent attending a university.

There is also an identification requirement for first time voters who vote by mail. To fulfill this requirement the first time voter must provide a copy of an acceptable form of identification with either his registration application or absent ballot request form pursuant to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. Forms of ID may include:

• (a) Current Nevada Driver's License;
• (b) Current Nevada State Identification Card;
• (c) Rent receipt with pre-printed address;
• (d) Current bank statement or pre-printed check;
• (e) Credit card statement;
• (f) Car registration or proof of insurance;
• (g) Government document (tax bill, income information); and
• (h) Current utility bill.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. The applicant must submit official identification as proof of residence and identity, such as a driver's license or other official document, before registering him. If the applicant fails to provide proof of his residence and identity, the applicant must provide proof of his residence and identity before casting a ballot in person or by mail or after casting a provisional ballot.

In addition, the registration form requires an applicant's Nevada driver's license number or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number. If this information is not available, the applicant must sign an affidavit stating that he does not have a current and valid Nevada driver's license or a social security number. Upon receipt of the affidavit, the county clerk will issue an identification number to the applicant which must be the same number as the unique identifier assigned to the applicant for purposes of the statewide voter registration list.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Generally, if a person's name appears in the election board register and the registration has not been otherwise cancelled by the county clerk, he may vote. He must sign his name in the election board register when he applies to vote. His signature will be compared by an election board officer with the signature on his registration form or one of the following forms of identification:

• (a) The card issued to the voter at the time he registered to vote;
• (b) A driver's license;
• (c) An identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;
• (d) A military identification card; or
• (e) Any other form of identification issued by a governmental agency which contains the voter's signature and physical description or picture.

Additionally, if a voter's name is not on the election board register, and he or she alleges that the records incorrectly indicate that he or she has changed residence, he or she may orally inform the election board officer, and once this occurs must be allowed to vote.

Please be aware of the identification requirement for first time voters who vote by mail. Please see Question 4 above for more information.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the county clerk determines that the registration form is incomplete, he shall, as soon as possible, mail a notice to the applicant informing him that additional information is required to complete the application. If the applicant provides the information requested by the county clerk within 15 days after the county clerk mails the notice, the county clerk shall, within 10 days after he receives the information, mail to the applicant:

• (a) A notice informing him that he is registered to vote and a voter registration card; or
• (b) A notice informing him that the registrar of voters' register has been corrected to reflect any changes indicated on the application.

If the applicant fails to provide the additional information within the prescribed period, the application is void.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. An applicant who already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering must complete a new application to register to vote. If the voter has not done this, he or she may attempt to vote, but is subject to challenge and may be required to furnish proof of identity and subsequent change of name.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Primary Election:
July 12, 2008, if you register to vote by mail.
July 22, 2008, if you register to vote in person.

General Election:
October 4, 2008, if you register to vote by mail.
October 14, 2008, if you register to vote in person.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

The last day to register to vote or update a registration without appearing in-person at the Election Department is the fifth Saturday before Election Day. The ten-day period for in-office registration or updates at the Election Department starts the fifth Sunday before Election Day and ends the third Tuesday before Election Day.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. Election Day registration is not available in Nevada.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

Nevada Secretary of State, Elections Division:
Lindy Johnson, (775) 684-7126
Raji Rai-Nielsen, (775) 684-5650

13) What web resources are available?

Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles:
http://www.dmvnv.com/dlvote.htm.

Nevada Secretary of State:
http://secretaryofstate.biz/elections/voter/registration.asp.

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. English or Spanish forms can be filled out online at: http://www.elections.state.ny.us/Voting.html#RegisterVote. Original copies are available at the same website, either through printing a PDF version, or by mail by filling out a request form online. Original copies are also available at any County Board of Elections Office or the Department of Motor Vehicles. Under the Agency-Based Voter Registration Program, several government offices also have and accept original voter registration forms:

• - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
• - City Universities of New York(CUNY)
• - Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• - Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled
• - Department of Health - WIC Program
• - Department of Labor
• - Department of Social Services
• - Department of State
• - Division of Veterans' Affairs
• - Military Recruiting Offices
• - Office for the Aging
• - Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
• - Office of Mental Health
• - Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
• - State Universities of New York(SUNY)
• - Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
• - Workers' Compensation Board

Forms are also available upon request by calling 1-866-VOTE-NYC or 1-800-FOR-VOTE.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. Either the mail-in voter registration application developed pursuant to the National Voter Registration Act or the New York Statewide application form is acceptable, so long as the applicant is otherwise eligible to vote according to the New York Election Law. Eligible voters are: (1) citizens of the United States, (2) 18 years of age on election day, (3) residents of New York for a minimum of 30 days, (4) not in jail or on parole for a felony conviction, and (5) not able to claim a right to vote elsewhere.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

To qualify for registration, a person must be a resident of the state and the county, city, or village for a minimum of 30 days. The 30 day requirement will not prohibit someone otherwise qualified from voting for the United States president or vice president. A person who cannot satisfy the 30 day requirement, was qualified to vote in New York prior to moving, and is not qualified in another state may request a special ballot to vote for president and vice president. The request can be made by mail to the Board of Elections 7 days prior to Election Day, or made in person by Election Day.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A person may not use a P.O. Box to register, as the address is used to verify residency. A residence is any place where a person maintains a fixed and principal home to which he or she intends to return. A college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address, despite a temporary absence, and intends to return. A P.O. Box is sufficient as a mailing address, but insufficient to establish residency. College students should list the street address of their dorm and specify the room, floor, or apartment they occupy.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

A residence is a place where a person maintains a fixed, permanent, or principal home to which he or she intends to return. A person can leave to attend school out of state and not lose residency, so long as he or she has the intention of returning. Residency is not measured solely by expressed intent. The Election Board will assess the conduct and attendant circumstances to determine the residency of the applicant. Such factors include: applicant's financial independence, business pursuits, employment, income sources, residence for income tax purposes, age, marital status, residence of parents, spouse and children, leaseholds, location of owned property, including registered cars, and any other such factors reasonably necessary to determine residency.

So long as a student is qualified and registered, he or she can vote absentee while away at school. Students who want to vote are protected by the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This means that they cannot be treated differently than any other citizen when it comes to voting. Specifically, students should neither be forced to fill out additional information that non-students do not have to fill out nor can election officials require students fulfill additional obligations that non-students do not have to satisfy. Of course, no one can register and vote in two places but if a student considers her dorm or her address at school her residence, she can register to vote there; if she feels that the address where her parents live or the address she lived before going to school is her residence, she can register to vote there and vote by absentee ballot.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is required for first-time voters. The applicant's identity must be verified prior to voting. Applicants should include either their driver's license number of last four digits of their social security number on the registration form. If applicants do not have either of those numbers, they should include a copy of a valid form of photo ID; a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check government paycheck; or other government document bearing their name and address in order to avoid verifying identity when voting.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

If the Election Board cannot verify an applicant's identity, the Board will send notice to the applicant via first class mail requesting additional information. Lack of verification of identity alone is insufficient to deny a registration application. If the identification of the applicant is not confirmed prior to Election Day, the voter should bring either a driver's license or department of motor vehicles non-driver photo ID; a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, or government paycheck; or any other government document that shows the voter's name and address.

Voters must bring a form of identification to the polls to verify identity. Valid forms of identification are valid photo ID, including driver's license or department of motor vehicles non-driver photo ID; or a utility bill, bank statement, government check, or government paycheck; or other government document with name and address. If voters do not have identification, they may still vote, if otherwise eligible, by filling out an affidavit ballot. If voting by mail, voters must still comply with the identification requirements, by providing copies of the aforementioned documents. If they do not, their vote will be counted, so long as the voter is otherwise eligible.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the form is incomplete in any manner, the Election Board will send the applicant notice stating why the application is incomplete, what information is needed, and the period of time in which the information must be provided. If the missing information relates to verifying the identity of the voter, the application will be processed and the voter registered. The Board will send notice that the voter could not be identified and request additional information in order to do so.

8) If a person changes their name, can they have their new name reflected on their voter registration records by filling out a voter registration form?

Yes. Once registered, the voter should send a new voter registration form to make a name or address change. If not, the voter can note the change of name on Election Day, which will then update his or her registration record.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 election, the deadline to register is October 10, 2008. Under New York law, registration forms must be delivered or post-marked 25 days before an election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

New York does not allow Election Day registration. The applicant must have submitted a registration form at least 25 days before the election in order to vote. If there is not a registration record for the voter on Election Day, and the voter is otherwise qualified, the voter can vote on an affidavit ballot. . The board will determine whether the voter is eligible and if the vote counts, and the voter has the right to know whether her vote was counted.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, call 1-866-VOTE-NYC, 1-800-FOR-VOTE, or 1-800-4NY-NVRA, or contact the County Board of Elections.

13) What web resources are available?

http://www.elections.state.ny.us/Voting.html

http://www.vote.nyc.ny.us/

National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State website at http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voter/RegfisteringToVote.aspx or obtained by submitting a request by mail to the Secretary of State. Voter registration forms are also available at the office of the Secretary of State, any of the 88 county boards of elections, and each of the following locations:

• - The office of any Deputy Registrar of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles;
• - Public libraries;
• - Public high schools or vocational schools;
• - County treasurers' offices;- The Department of Job and Family Services;
• - The Department of Health - Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program;
• - The Department of Mental Health;
• - The Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities;
• - The Rehabilitation Services Commission; or
• - Any state-assisted college or university that provides assistance to disabled students.

For more information on obtaining a voter registration form call 1-877-767-6446.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. Either the National Mail Voter Registration Form or the Ohio Voter Registration Form can be used to register a person to vote in Ohio. National Forms that are printed on regular paper, signed by the applicant, and mailed in an envelope with first class postage are accepted. If using the National Form in Ohio, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

For more information or to obtain a National Form visit the United States Elections Assistance Commission at http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

An individual must have been a resident of the Ohio county for at least 30 days prior to the election to be eligible to register to vote.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

An individual may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. A residence is any place where a person lives with the intent of staying. A college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address, and when they leave-for any length of time- they have the intention of returning. A post office box is not a residence.

Students with a campus P.O. Box should fill in their dorm name and room number in the House Number and Street box (4) on the Ohio form, or the Home Address box (2) on the National form, and then enter their P.O. Box number in the Additional Rural or Mailing address box (7) on the Ohio form or Address Where You Get Your Mail box (3) on the National form.

If you do not have a fixed place of habitation, but you are a consistent or regular inhabitant of a shelter or other location to which you intend to return, you may use that shelter or other location as your residence for purposes of registering to vote.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes, use of a college address for voting registration purposes is permissible provided that the individual considers his or her college address to be his or her legal residence. One person is allowed one voting residence, and therefore can vote in only one location. If a student considers his or her college address to be his or her residence, and therefore registers to vote at that location, the student cannot also register to vote at the home of his or her parents. If a college student feels that the address where his or her parents live or the address she lived before going to school is her residence, she can register to vote there and vote by absentee ballot.

Students who want to vote are protected by the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This means that they cannot be treated differently than any other citizen when it comes to voting. Specifically, students should neither be forced to fill out additional information that non-students do not have to fill out nor can election officials require students fulfill additional obligations that non-students do not have to satisfy.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

In order to register to vote in Ohio, an applicant may provide a copy of a current and valid photo ID, but is not required to do so. The registration form requires the voter provide one or more of the following:

• - The applicant's driver's license number;
• - The last four digits of the applicant's social security number;
• - A copy of a current and valid photo ID;
• - A copy of a military ID that shows the voter's name and current address;
• - A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the applicant's name and address, other than a notice of election or notice of voter registration.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Identification is required in order to vote. Voters must bring ID to the polls in order to verify identity. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - A current and valid photo ID;
• - A military ID that shows the voter's name and current address;
• - A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the applicant's name and address, other than a notice of election or notice of voter registration.

A current utility bill issued to a college student at his or her college address is also sufficient evidence to establish voter registration. For more information, visit:
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/Directives/2008%20Memoranda/2-25-2008.aspx.

Voters who do not provide one of the above forms of identification may still be able to vote by casting a provisional ballot. A voter may cast a provisional ballot by providing the last four digits of the voter's social security number or, if the voter does not have a social security number, by signing a form swearing to the voter's identity.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the form is incomplete or illegible, the board of elections will send the applicant notice of the information that is missing so that the form can be updated. If the change form is received or postmarked at least 29 days before an election, the applicant will be able to vote in that election. The board of elections will only allow for corrections if it believes that the errors were not made with the intent to defraud.

After an individual submits her voter registration form, the board of elections must register the person to vote within 20 days and mail the voter a written notification confirming registration. An applicant may check registration status online at http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voterquery.aspx?page=361.

8) How does a person whose name has changed since registering to vote change her registration information?

An individual who has already registered to vote may change his or her name by completing a change of name form. The form may be submitted in person at any state or local office of a designated agency, at the office of any deputy registrar of motor vehicles, at any public high school or vocational school, at a public library, at the office of a county treasurer, or at any office of a board of elections. The form may also be mailed to the office of the Secretary of State or to any office of a board of elections.

A change of name form can also be completed on Election Day at the polling place in the precinct in which the registered voter resides or at the office board of elections.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Ohio has a 30-day voter registration requirement. Registration forms must be completed, signed, and either postmarked or submitted by the 30th day before the election in which the individual intends to vote.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Yes. A registered voter may vote early in an Ohio election by submitting an absentee ballot. The voter does not have to state a reason why he or she wishes to vote by absentee ballot. Absentee voting begins 25 days before primary elections and 35 days before general elections and, except for hospitalized voters, ends the day before the election.

Voters may submit an absentee ballot in person at the county board of elections office or by mail. To vote early in person, voters may go to the board of elections office during regular business hours after absentee ballots are available but no later than the day before the election.

To obtain an absentee ballot by mail, voters must apply in writing or complete an Ohio Secretary of State Form 11-A. The form must be submitted to the board of elections of the county in which the voter's residence is located. To obtain a form and for more information, visit http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/voterInformation/absentee.aspx.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Secretary of State's office at:
Ohio Secretary of State
180 E. Broad Street, 15th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 466-2585
Toll free: 1-877-767-6446

13) What web resources are available?

The Ohio Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/voter.aspx. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers. Additionally, you can go to the Secretary of State website and look under voting information: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/elections/voterInformation.aspx.

Other resources include the U.S. Elections Assistance Commission:
http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote

and the National Campaign for Fair Elections:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/ohio.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register to vote by going to your local county election board. You can also register at any:

• - Department of Public Safety;
• - Motor license agency;
• - U.S. post office;
• - Public library;
• - Oklahoma office administering applications, renewal, recertification, and changes of address for WIC, Medicaid, food stamps, and Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF);
• - Oklahoma government agency serving the disabled (including places where you apply for, renew, recertify, or change your address for the Department of Rehabilitation Services, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and also disability services offices on the campuses of public colleges and universities). Agencies serving the disabled in their homes can also help with voter registration in the applicant's home; or
• - Prospective enlistees may register at Armed Forces recruitment offices.

You may also register by mail by downloading an Oklahoma Voter Registration Application from the website of the State Election Board at www.elections.state.ok.us/vrfrmshl.html. If you prefer to have an application sent to you, you can submit an online request at www.elections.state.ok.us/vrmail.html, request a form by telephone (405-521-2391), or by fax (405-521-6457).

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. It can be downloaded at: http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.
There are specific requirements for filling out boxes 6-9 (see the instructions to the form on p.16).

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

You must reside in the Oklahoma county in which you intend to register at least 25 days before a primary or general election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. Your Voter Registration Application must include the address of your residence, including a full house number, street name or number, apartment or suite number, if applicable, and zip code. If a street address is unavailable, you must provide a physical (directions) or legal (Section-Township-Range) description good enough to place your residence on a map.

The residence address you provide may not be a post office box. A campus or dorm address is acceptable only if it is actually your place of residence. Your residence is the place where you are habitually present and intend to remain for an indefinite period. It is the place that you intend to return to when you leave.

4) Can I vote in Oklahoma if I am here as a student?

Yes, but only if you consider your college address to be your place of residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. You may, however, voluntarily provide identification during the registration process to meet the requirements of Question #6.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes, if you submitted a new voter registration application after 2002 (including an application to change your county of residence, residence address, name or political affiliation). If so, you must provide identification when you first vote in a federal election (either at a precinct polling place or an in-person absentee polling place), unless you sent a copy of acceptable identification when you submitted your application. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• - current and valid photo identification (such as a driver's license or military ID);
• - a current utility bill;
• - a bank statement;
• - a government check;
• - a paycheck;
• - another government document that shows the voter's name and address; or
• - a voter identification card issued by your County Election Board (voting only).

If your first time to vote in a federal election is by regular mail absentee ballot, signing the absentee ballot affidavit in the presence of a Notary Public (or anyone who can administer oaths), or before two witnesses (if you are incapacitated), is sufficient.

A registered voter who needs to provide identification when voting, but cannot do so at that time, may cast a provisional ballot to be counted when the voter's identity is verified.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

It depends on what information is missing or illegible. Your application will be rejected if it is missing require information. The required information includes:

• - full name;
• - date of birth;
• - residence address;
• - mailing address, including city and ZIP (may omit if same as residence address);
• - Oklahoma driver license number or state identification card number (or the last four digits of your Social Security Number if you do not have either one);
• - original signature or original mark; and
• - the name and address of a person who helped the applicant complete the application (if the applicant was unable to complete it unassisted).

Your signature must be an original and not a copy. Oklahoma law provides certain procedures if a person cannot sign for him or herself and requires assistance.

If your application is rejected, you will receive a mailed rejection notice stating why the application was rejected and what steps, if any, you can take to provide additional information to complete or to correct the application.

Other omissions have lesser effects. Errors regarding political affiliation result in the County Election Board designating you as an Independent (which you can correct). The County Election Board will not reject your application simply because you did not indicate your county of residence if the residence address you provided is within a county.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes, but only on the ballot of the precinct where you are registered, and only for that day's election. You must complete and sign a Voter Registration Application Form changing your name and present it with the voter identification card when you go to vote. But the change of name for voting purposes is not effective until the Secretary of the voter's County Election Board approves the application and issues a voter identification card.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the July 29, 2008 primary election, the deadline is Thursday, July 3, 2008.

For the November 4, 2008 general election, the deadline is Friday, October 10, 2008.

If you register by mail, your application must be post-marked at least 24 days before the election you want to vote in.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

If you register by mail, your application must be post-marked at least 24 days before the election you want to vote in.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. There is only one exception to this rule. If you are currently registered to vote in Oklahoma but you have moved within your county since you registered, you may still vote at the precinct or absentee polling place for your prior residence and may submit a new Voter Registration Application Form when you vote. If you moved outside your county, however, this exception does not apply to you.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Oklahoma State Election Board:
Oklahoma State Election Board
PO Box 53156
Oklahoma City, OK 73152
405-521-2391

13) What web resources are available?

The Oklahoma State Election Board has a website providing information on the election process: www.elections.state.ok.us. This site includes resources such as Frequently Asked Questions (about changing your address, replacing lost voter ID cards, voting early, special provisions for military officers and getting an absentee ballot), and additional information on voter registration, and absentee ballots.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/oklahoma.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Elections Division website at http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/votreg/sel500.pdf. Application forms are also generally available at any County Elections office (http://www.sos.state.or.us/elections/other.info/clerk.htm for your local office), the Secretary of State's office, some state agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, and voter registration drives.

The Department of Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration forms and change-of-address forms to any person who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance, renewal, or replacement of a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. A person may not make a copy of or provide to another person a copy of an individual's signature submitted for purposes of registering to vote. Any person may apply in writing to the Secretary of State for permission to print, copy or otherwise prepare and distribute the registration cards designed by the Secretary of State.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a permanent resident of the Oregon county in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-one (21) days prior to a primary or general election.

A permanent residence is any place in which habitation is fixed and to which, when the person is absent, the person intends to return. An elections official may consider the following factors in determining residency of a person for voter registration purposes:

• - Where the person receives personal mail;
• - Where the person is licensed to drive;
• - Where the person registers motor vehicles for personal use;
• - Where any immediate family members of the person reside;
• - The address from which the person pays for utility services; and
• - The address from which the person files any federal or state income tax returns.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. Because a P.O. Box is not a fixed habitation, it does not establish the place of a person's permanent residency.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

No. Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. New laws require that people must provide identifying information to register to vote. If you have a current, valid Oregon Driver's License/ID, you must provide that number. If you do not have a current, valid Oregon Driver's License/ID, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you do not have a current, valid Oregon Driver's License/ID or a Social Security number, you must affirm this on the voter registration card, and if you are registering by mail, you must provide a copy of one of the following:

• - Valid photo identification;
• - A paycheck stub;
• - A utility bill;
• - A bank statement;
• - A government document;
• - proof of eligibility under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) or the Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act (VAEH).

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

No. Oregon conducts a vote by mail ballot process. Once a person receives a ballot in the mail, that person can either return the ballot by mail or drop it off at any County Elections office or designated drop site. To find the location of the nearest drop site, you may call 1-866-ORE-VOTES.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If a filled out registration card legibly and accurately contains the registrant's name, residence address, date of birth and signature, the person will be registered. If a registration card is missing a date of birth, contains an incomplete date of birth, or misprints a date of birth, registration occurs on the date that registration would have occurred had the date of birth been represented correctly. If any of the required information is missing, the county clerk will attempt to contact you to complete the registration. If the registration card omits a political party affiliation, that person will be unaffiliated.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may vote once in the county in which the person is registered under the former name. Following the election, that person's registration will become inactive, at which point the person must update his or her registration.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Tuesday, October 14, 2008. Oregon requires voters to be registered or postmark the registration cards at least 21 calendar days before an election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 21st day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

Since Oregon conducts its elections entirely by mail, the last day a ballot can be sent out to a voter is 14 days before the general election, or Tuesday, October 21, 2008.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is 21 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 21st day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

However, if you claim to have registered, but evidence of your registration is missing, you will be allowed to vote by completing a registration form and casting a provisional ballot. Your vote will not be counted until the county clerk verifies that you were properly registered.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Oregon Elections Division at:
Oregon Elections Division
255 Capitol St NE, Ste 501
Salem OR 97310
(503) 986-1518

13) What web resources are available?

The Oregon Elections Division has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.oregonvotes.org. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions and information on the vote by mail system and absentee ballots.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/oregon.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. You can obtain the form at a County Voter Registration Office, or at the Department of Transportation photo license center when you obtain or update your driver's license.

Additionally, you can download the Pennsylvania voter registration form at http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting. You may also request to have Pennsylvania Voter Registration mail an application to you by sending an e-mail with your full name and mailing address to: ST- VOTERREG(at)state.pa.us. Remember to include the number of applications you are requesting.

Lastly, you can register to vote at numerous Pennsylvania governmental agencies, including the following:

• - State offices that provide public assistance and services to persons with disabilities
• - Armed forces recruitment centers
• - County Clerk of Orphans' Court offices (including each Marriage License Bureau)
• - Area Agencies on Aging
• - Centers for Independent Living
• - County Mental Health and Mental Retardation offices
• - Student disability services offices of the State System of Higher Education
• - Offices of Special Education
• - DA Complementary Paratransit offices

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. Either the National Mail Voter Registration Form or the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Application may be used to register to vote in Pennsylvania. National forms that are signed by the applicant and mailed in an envelope with first class postage are accepted. All information on the Pennsylvania form is required. If using the National form, all information is also required, including race/ethnicity. Applicants must select a political party in order to take part in that party's primary; if you do not wish to select a political party choose "no affiliation." Additionally, the registration form should indicate whether the applicant is registering to vote or changing his or her name, address or party affiliation.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person who has been a resident of the county for at least thirty (30) days prior to the election is eligible to register to vote.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her residence. A residence is any place where a person lives with the intent of staying. Thus, a college or dorm address may be used if the applicant lives at that address and, when he or she leaves for temporary purposes, has the intent to return. A post office box is not a residence. While even out-of-state students may register to vote in Pennsylvania, please remember that an individual may only be registered in one state/district/precinct at a time.

Students with a campus P.O. Box should fill in their dorm name and room number in the "Address of residence" box (4) on the Pennsylvania form or the "Home Address" box (2) on the National form and then enter their P.O. Box number in the "Mailing address" box (5) on the Pennsylvania form or the "Address Where You Get Your Mail" box (3) on the National form.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

A person is eligible to register and vote in the county the person considers his or her residence. If a person is away from his or her residence, the person may vote by absentee ballot.

Students who wish to vote are protected by the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This means that they cannot be treated differently than any other citizen with respect to voting. Specifically, election officials can neither force students to fill out additional information that non-students do not have to fill out nor can they impose more obligations on students than on non-students.

"College students are permitted under State law to register in the locality at which they are attending a college or university," according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General. Of course, no one can register and vote in two places, but if a student considers his or her dorm or address at school to be his or her residence, then the student may register to vote there. If the student feels that the address where his or her parents live or the address where the student lived before going to school is his or her residence, then the student may register there and vote by absentee ballot.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Generally, identification is not required to register to vote in Pennsylvania. However, the registration form requires an applicant's Pennsylvania drivers license number or the last four digits of the applicant's social security number. If an applicant does not have either, they may write "NONE" in the appropriate field.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

If you are voting for the first time, Pennsylvania law requires you to present one of the following forms of identification:

• - A valid driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Transportation
• - A valid identification card issued by any other agency of the Commonwealth
• - A valid identification card issued by the United States Government
• - A valid United States passport
• - A valid student identification card
• - A valid employee identification card
• - A valid armed forces of the United States identification card
• - A Voter Identification Card
• - A non-photo ID issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the U.S. Government
• - A firearm permit
• - A current utility bill, bank statement, or paycheck
• - A government check

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If a registration form is incomplete or illegible, the Commissioner, clerk or registrar will send the applicant notice of the information that is missing so that the form can be updated. The applicant must correct the form before the voter registration deadline in order to be considered properly registered.

8) Can a person apply to change his or her name on a voter registration form?

Yes. A person may apply for a change of name by filling out either the National Voter Registration Form, or the Pennsylvania Voter Registration form. The person should indicate on the application whether he or she seeks a change of name or address.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Pennsylvania has a 30-day voter registration requirement. Registration forms must be completed, signed, and submitted 30 days before the election. In the case of an illegible or missing postmark, a five day grace period is provided. Therefore, in these situations applications will be accepted up until 25 days before the election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Pennsylvania has a 30-day voter registration requirement. Registration forms must be completed, signed, and submitted 30 days before the election. In the case of an illegible or missing postmark, a five day grace period is provided. Therefore, in these situations applications will be accepted up until 25 days before the election.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals may register to vote at any time; however, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a 30-day voter registration requirement providing that applications not received 30 days before the election will not be processed for the upcoming election. Applications received on Election Day will be held over and processed before the next election. Pending legislation seeks to allow Election Day registration.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Secretary of State's Office at:
Pennsylvania Secretary of State
Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
210 North Office Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-5280

13) What web resources are available?

The Pennsylvania Department of State has a website that is devoted to addressing concerns about voting: http://www.votespa.com.

The Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation's website provides relevant information regarding voter registration forms, elections, and pending election laws: http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bcel.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections may be found here:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/pennsylvania

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

Voter registration forms can be obtained from numerous government entities, including:

• - the Rhode Island Board of Elections office or downloaded from its website at http://www.elections.state.ri.us/registration/intro.htm;
• - the Department of Motor Vehicles;
• - any state agency that provides public assistance, such as the Department of Human Services and the Department of Mental Health;
• - any office with state-funded programs primarily engaged in providing services to persons with disabilities;
• - armed forces recruitment offices;
• - the Department of Corrections;
• - the local Board of Canvassers; and
• - any other state agency designated by the Board of Elections.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Rhode Island. It is subject to the same requirements described in Questions #13-16 below. The political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must reside in the Rhode Island town, city, or voting district in which the person intends to register for at least thirty (30) days prior to Election Day.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. A person's residence for voting purposes is his or her domicile. A domicile is the place where the person intends to reside for an indefinite period and the place to which, upon temporary absence, he or she has the intention of returning. A person can have only one domicile.

A post office box is not considered a residence, but it may be provided as an optional mailing address.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Use of a college address is permissible, provided you consider your college address to be your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is required to register to vote in Rhode Island. An acceptable form of identification for first-time voter registration applicants must be provided to the Board of Canvassers on or before Election Day or at the polling place prior to voting.

Acceptable forms of identification include the applicant's Rhode Island driver's license number, Rhode Island state ID number, or the last four (4) digits of the Social Security number. Also acceptable is a copy of a current and valid photo identification provided by a third party in the ordinary course of business that includes the individual's name and photograph; examples include:

• - Driver's license or identification card of any state;
• - U.S. Passport;
• - Employee identification card;
• - Identification card provided by a commercial establishment;
• - Credit or debit card;
• - Military identification card;
• - Student identification card;
• - Health club identification card;
• - Insurance plan identification card; or
• - Public housing identification card.

Other acceptable forms of identification are a copy of any of the following documents, provided that the document includes the name and current address of the individual presenting it, and it is dated after the date of the last general election, unless the document is intended to be of a permanent nature such as a pardon or discharge:

• - Utility bill;
• - Bank Statement;
• - Government check;
• - Government paycheck;
• - Document issued by a government agency;
• - Sample ballot or other official elections document issued by a governmental agency, dated for the election in which the individual is providing it as proof of residency or identity;
• - Voter notification card issued by a governmental agency;
• - Public housing identification card issued by a governmental agency;
• - Lease or rental statement or agreement issued by a governmental agency;
• - Student identification card issued by a governmental agency;
• - Tuition statement or bill issued by a governmental agency;
• - Insurance plan card or drug discount card issued by a government agency;
• - Discharge certificates, pardons, or other official documents issued to the individual by a governmental agency in connection with the resolution of a criminal case, indictment, sentence, or other matter;
• - Public transportation authority senior citizen and disabled discount cards issued by a governmental agency;
• - Identification documents issued by governmental disability agencies;
• - Identification documents issued by government homeless shelters and other government temporary or transitional facilities;
• - Drug prescription issued by a government doctor or other governmental health care provider;
• - Property tax statement issued by a governmental agency;
• - Vehicle registration issued by a governmental agency; and
• - Vehicle certificate of ownership issued by a governmental agency.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Only if the person is not registered.

A person who is not registered or whose registration has been canceled, may cast a vote for president and vice president on Election Day at his or her city or town hall if the person acknowledges that he/she is at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen, a resident of R.I. and presents a valid form of identification. Rhode Island voters don't need to show identification at the polling place in order to vote if the applicant submitted proper identification with his or her application prior to the time of voting and if his or her stated name and address is on the voting list, the voter is not required to provide any further form of identification.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The voter registration form requires the applicant to provide the applicant's name, residence address, mailing address (if different from residence address), date of birth, and signature and date of affixation of signature.

The treatment of incomplete or illegible registration forms depends on the deficiency.

If a registration form does not contain the selection of a recognized political party, the registration will be processed as Unaffiliated.

If a registration form is not signed by the applicant, does not indicate that the applicant is a U.S. citizen, or does not indicate that the applicant will be 18-years-old by the next election, the registration form will not be processed. Instead, the deficient application will be returned to the applicant within seven (7) days of its receipt, and the applicant must provide the missing information by the 20th day before the next election or the registration form will be rejected. An applicant whose registration form lacks the applicant's full name, address, or date of birth will be notified of the defect within seven (7) days, and if the applicant corrects the defect by the 20th day prior to the next election, the effective date of the registration will be the date the registration was initially submitted; otherwise the registration form will be rejected.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. The registered voter may inform the poll worker serving at the polling place of the name change. The voter will be required to fill out an affirmation form that will be forwarded to the local Board of Canvassers so that the voter list can be updated. After signing the affirmation, the voter will be allowed to vote.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Saturday, October 4, 2008, is the voter registration deadline for the 2008 general election. Rhode Island requires voters to be registered 30 days before an election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 30th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Applications that are mailed but not postmarked or where the postmark is illegible shall be deemed to be timely received if they arrive within 5 days after the closing of the registration books.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No. The registration deadline is 30 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 30th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Those without postmarks or with illegible postmarks are deemed to be timely received if they are received within 5 days after the closing of registration records.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

A person who is not registered or whose registration has been canceled may cast a vote for president and vice president on Election Day at his or her city or town hall if the person acknowledges that he/she is at least 18 years of age, a U.S. Citizen, a resident of R.I. and presents a valid form of identification.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

Rhode Island Board of Elections
50 Branch Ave.
Providence, RI 02904-2790
(401) 222-2345
www.elections.ri.gov

Office of the Secretary of State
Elections and Civics Division
148 W. River Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 222-2340
elections(at)sec.state.ri.us
www.sec.state.ri.us/elections

13) What web resources are available?

The Rhode Island State Board of Elections's website (www.elections.ri.gov) contains voter registration information, such as FAQs, dates of upcoming elections, provisional voting information, absentee ballot information, and voter registration forms.

The Rhode Island Secretary of State's website (www.sec.state.ri.us/elections) contains voter registration information, such as FAQs, absentee ballots information, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections's website also has a page
(http://nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/rhode_island) that contains Rhode Island voter registration information.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several places to obtain voter registration forms. The form can be downloaded from the South Carolina State Election Commission website at http://www.scvotes.org/files/VR_Blank_Form.pdf. Voting forms can also be obtained at the following locations: County election office; Division of Motor Vehicles; Department of Social Services; Department of Disabilities and Special Needs; DHEC/WIC Program; Department of Health and Human Services; Department of Vocational Rehabilitation; Commission for the Blind; Department of Mental Health; S.C. Protection and Advocacy System for the Handicapped; and Department of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Services. Also, the county board of voter registration distributes applications to local libraries and city halls as well as individuals who request an application.

Further, each state motor vehicle driver's license application, including a renewal application, submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles also serves as an application for voter registration unless the applicant fails to sign the voter registration application.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. The National Voter Registration Form can be used in South Carolina. The form can be found at http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

There is no length of residency requirement in South Carolina in order to register to vote. You can register at any time. A person's residence is his domicile. For voting purposes, a person has changed his domicile if he (1) has abandoned his prior home and (2) has established a new home, has a present intention to make that place his home, and has no present intention to leave that place.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A P.O. Box may not be listed as a person's residence. A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence (current place of abode with intent to remain or return) other than a P.O. Box.. Note that a P.O. Box may be used as a mailing address, even though it cannot be used as an address for residence. For information on registering at a college address, see Question #4.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Yes, provided that certain conditions are met. Students may register to vote where they attend college only if they establish that they are a resident of that community. In establishing such residence, students must have (and be able to demonstrate if challenged) a current intention is to remain in the community.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. An applicant must provide ID and a valid social security number.

The South Carolina Voter Registration Application states that one must attach an ID to the application if one is registering for the first time in the county. Acceptable forms of ID include a current valid photo ID or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government document that shows the applicant's name and address in the county where such person is registering to vote. If an applicant does not provide this identification information at the time of application, he/she will be required to provide this information when voting. Further, the application requires the applicant's social security number. If an applicant does not provide his/her social security number, the application for voter registration will be denied.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes, there are identification requirements for both State and federal elections.

A voter must produce a valid South Carolina driver's license or other form of identification containing a photograph issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles, if not licensed to drive, or the written notification of registration provided to the voter by the State if the notification has been signed by the voter. Replacement registration notification can be obtained from the county board of registration upon request in person, telephone, or mail.

Voters casting ballots for the first time in a federal election are required to present: (i) current and valid photo identification or (ii) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other document that shows the name and address of the voter.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If required information is missing or illegible, the application may be denied.

The application to register requires the applicant to provide the following information: name, sex, race, social security number, date of birth, residence address, mailing address, telephone number of the applicant, and location of prior voter registration. The applicant must affirm that he is not under a court order declaring him mentally incompetent; not confined in any public prison; and never been convicted of a felony or offense against the election laws, or if previously convicted that he has served his entire sentence, including probation and parole time, or has received a pardon for the conviction. Additionally, the applicant must take the following oath: "I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I am a citizen of the United States and that on the date of the next ensuing election, I will have attained the age of eighteen years and am a resident of South Carolina, this county, and of my precinct. I further swear (or affirm) that the present residence address listed herein is my sole legal place of residence and that I claim no other place as my legal residence."

Any application must be rejected if any portion of the application is illegible in the opinion of a member of the Board of Registration of that particular county and the clerk of the board. Any person whose application is rejected must be notified of the rejection together with the reason for rejection. The applicant must further be informed that he still has a right to register by appearing in person before the board of registration or by submitting the information by mail necessary to correct his rejected application.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

They would be eligible to vote; however, there are no statutory provisions with regard to this issue.

To ensure that there will be no problems on election day, a voter can submit the change of address form found at http://www.scvotes.org/files/changeofaddress.pdf

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Saturday, October 4, 2008 (since this date falls on a Saturday, hand delivered registrations should be delivered on the preceding Friday to ensure that the office is open). South Carolina requires voters to be registered 30 days before an election.

Mailed applications must be postmarked by the deadline. If the postmark date is missing or illegible, the county board of voter registration must accept the application if it is received by mail no later than 5 days after the close of the registration books before any election.

In the case of registration with a motor vehicle application, the valid voter registration form of the applicant must be completed at the Department of Motor Vehicles no later than 30 days before the date of the election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. Individuals may register to vote for future elections on Election Day but will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the South Carolina State Election Commission at:
State Election Commission
P.O. BOX 5987
Columbia, SC 29250-5987
803.734.9060
E-mail: elections(at)elections.sc.gov

13) What web resources are available?

The South Carolina State Election Commission has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: http://www.scvotes.org/. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, information on absentee ballots, and special provisions for voters with disabilities.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/south_carolina.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Secretary of State website at http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/electvoterpdfs/VoterRegistrationForm.pdf. The registrant is encouraged to download the voter registration form, complete it, sign it and then send it to the respective county auditor. The list of the auditor county addresses can be found at http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/auditorcontactinformation.shtm.

Voter registration is available at:

• the secretary of state's office; and
• locations which provide driver licenses, food stamps, temporary assistance for needy families, women, infants, and children nutrition program, Medicaid, military recruitment, and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. The National Voter Registration Form can be used in South Dakota. If using the National Voter Registration Form in South Dakota, the race/ethnicity field may be left blank. The choice of party may be left blank, however the registrant must register with a party if he or she wants to take part in that party's primary election, caucus, or convention. The registrant's driver license number is required. If the registrant does not have a valid driver license, he or she must provide the last four digits of his or her social security number.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

South Dakota election laws do not express a number of days of residence in any county for a person to be eligible to register to vote. In general, every person resident of the state of South Dakota shall be entitled to vote at any election.

"Residence" means the place in which a person has fixed his or her habitation and to which the person, whenever absent, intends to return. A person who has left home and gone into another state or territory or county of South Dakota for a temporary purpose only has not changed his or her residence. A person is considered to have gained a residence in any county or municipality of this state in which the person actually lives, if the person has no present intention of leaving. If a person moves to another state, or to any of the other territories, with the intention of making it his or her permanent home, the person thereby loses residence in South Dakota.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. The voter registration form sets forth that if the registrant uses as an address a post office box, rural box, or general delivery, the registrant must give the location of his or her actual residence. Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your residence. See Question No. 2 for a discussion on residence.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

No. Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your residence. See Question No. 3 for the discussion on address and Question No. 2 for the discussion on residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. Any person registering to vote shall provide his or her South Dakota driver license number on the voter registration form. If a person does not have a South Dakota driver license, the person shall provide the last four digits of his or her social security number on the voter registration form. If a person does not have a South Dakota driver license or social security number, the person may only register at the county auditor's office and shall sign a sworn statement verifying the fact that he or she has neither a South Dakota driver license nor social security number.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Voters are required to provide identification before voting. When the voter is requesting a ballot, the voter shall present a valid form of personal identification. The personal identification that may be presented shall be either:

• (1) A South Dakota driver's license or nondriver identification card;
• (2) A passport or an identification card, including a picture, issued by an agency of the United States government;
• (3) A tribal identification card, including a picture; or
• (4) A current student identification card, including a picture, issued by a high school or an accredited institution of higher education, including a university, college, or technical school, located within the State of South Dakota. SDC

A member of the precinct election board shall verify that the picture on the personal identification presented by the voter matches such person and that the name on the personal identification appears on the voter registration list. If the member cannot determine from the personal identification presented that the person making an application for ballots is the person listed on the voter registration list, the member may consider other forms of identification, personal knowledge and an explanation from the person making an application for ballots to match that person's name to a name on the registration list. If identity cannot be proven to the satisfaction of the member of the precinct election board or if the person making an application for ballots is challenged on the basis of identity by a member or a poll watcher, the person may vote a provisional ballot.

If a voter is not able to present a form of personal identification, the voter may complete an affidavit (in a form provided by the Board of Elections) in lieu of the personal identification.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

When sufficient information to complete the card cannot be obtained from the applicant, the applicant shall be sent an acknowledgment notice indicating why the registration was not filed. In case such acknowledgment notice is returned undeliverable, a confirmation mailing shall be sent immediately to the applicant.

Said confirmation mailing notice shall be a double postcard stating that the voter's registration may be canceled if the card is not returned. In addition, the card shall state that if the information on the return card is correct, the voter must sign and return the card within thirty days or the voter's registration will become inactive. The card shall also state that if the information on the return card is not correct, the voter shall send the correct information to update the voter's registration or the voter's registration will become inactive. If the card is returned indicating a new address in another county in South Dakota or another state, the card shall serve as a cancellation authorization. The card shall also give information on reregistering if the voter has moved to another county or state. The card shall give the information about the voter as it appears in the registration records.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. Any person desiring to designate or change party affiliation, name, or address may do so by completing a new registration card. This process can be done by filing a new voter registration form.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The registration card must be received by the county auditor 15 days before the election if the registrant is to vote in said election. For the 2008 general election, the deadline is 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 20.

A voter registration shall be considered to be effective on the date which the card is received by the county auditor. However, if the card was completed at one of the agencies listed in the following paragraph, is received by the auditor within five days following any registration deadline and is dated by the deadline, the card shall be considered to be effective on the date which it was signed at the agency. If a card does not contain all of the information required by the form or if the card contains information which is not correct, it shall be considered to be effective on the date all of the correct, required information is supplied to the county auditor.

Voter registration is available at the Secretary of State's Office and at those locations which provide driver licenses; food stamps; temporary assistance for needy families; women, infants, and children nutrition program; Medicaid; military recruitment; and assistance to the disabled as provided by the Department of Human Services.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The county auditor shall enter in the master registration file the names of all eligible persons who have had their completed applications for registration and mail registration cards received by any county auditor or any local, state, or federal agency responsible for conducting voter registration not later than 5:00 p.m., fifteen days preceding the election.

However, any completed mail registration card mailed to the appropriate county auditor and postmarked not less than thirty days preceding an election shall be added to the registration file. The name of any voter who has registered to vote by 5:00 p.m., fifteen days preceding the secondary election, shall be added to the file used for the secondary election.

If the card was completed at one of the agencies listed in Question No. 9 and is received by the auditor within five-days following any registration deadline and is dated by the deadline, the card shall be considered to be effective on the date which it was signed at the agency. If a card does not contain all of the information required by the form or if the card contains information which is not correct, it shall be considered to be effective on the date all of the correct, required information is supplied to the county auditor.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the South Dakota Secretary of State at:
Secretary of State
Capitol Building
500 East Capitol Avenue Ste 204
Pierre SD 57501-5070
Department of Election Information
Telephone: (605) 773-3537
Fax: (605) 773-6580
E-mail: elections(at)state.sd.us

13) What web resources are available?

The South Dakota Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on elections in general and the voter registration process in particular:
http://www.sdsos.gov/electionsvoteregistration/electionsvoteregistration_overview.shtm This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, instructions and applications in PDF format.

To search for election legislation in the South Dakota Codified Laws please go to: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/TitleList.aspx

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/south_dakota

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to obtain a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Tennessee Department of State Division of Elections website at http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/forms/ss-3010.pdf.

When a form is completed, it can be mailed to an individual's County Election Commission. A list of County Election Commissions may be found at http://tnsos.org/elections/election_commissions.php.

Individuals may also register in person at the following locations:

• - County Clerk's Offices;
• - County Election Commission Offices;
• - Department of Health (WIC program);
• - Department of Human Services;
• - Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation;
• - Department of Safety (motor vehicles division);
• - Department of Veteran's Affairs;
• - Public Libraries; and
• - Register of Deeds Offices.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Tennessee. See http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote for general information and http://www.fabnit.com/nvra-update-09-12-06.pdf for the form itself. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Tennessee, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Tennessee county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to a primary or general election. In the event that a registered voter moves his or her residence from Tennessee after the thirtieth day before a presidential election and cannot register to vote in his or her new state's locality, the voter may continue to be a registered voter in the voting precinct in which he or she was previously registered. This exception only applies for presidential elections. Voters who find themselves in this situation may vote in person or by absentee ballot.

If a registered voter changes his or her address within the same Tennessee county, the voter should notify his or her local County Election Commission of the move in writing. Such information may be communicated as late as five (5) days before an election. If on the day of voting the address on the voter's permanent voter registration record differs from the voter's current address, then the voter must complete an affidavit before being allowed to vote. The voter must vote at his or her new polling place or at a central location designated by the County Election Commission office.

If, on the other hand, a registered voter changes his or her address from one county to another within Tennessee, he or she will be considered a new registrant and must apply using a new application. All deadlines for new applicants therefore apply, and such applicants must submit their information by hand or by mail no later than thirty (30) days before an election. If the registered voter's move occurs within ninety (90) days before an election, the voter may leave his or her registration in the county where previously registered for the upcoming election. If the move date is ninety-one (91) days or more before an election, then the voter must register in his or her new county or otherwise have his or her registration purged from the system.

Any citizen of the United States, who is or will be eighteen (18) years of age or older before the date of the next election and who is a resident of Tennessee, may register to vote unless disqualified under the law.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

The Tennessee Code includes no explicit prohibitions on the use of a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address to vote. Each type of address, however, may prove problematic. Generally, residency is established by a fixed habitation and an intention to remain or, whenever the person is absent, a definite intention to return. A person can have only one residence for the purpose of registering to vote.

A County Election Commission will consider the following factors when determining where a person is a resident:

• - Possession, acquisition, or surrender of inhabitable property;
• - Location of occupation;
• - Place of licensing or registration or personal property;
• - Place of payment of taxes which are governed by residence;
• - Purpose of the person's presence in a particular place; and
• - Place of a person's licensing for activities such as driving.

A college student, therefore, may register at a college or dorm address if he or she considers such address to be a permanent residence. If the student filed taxes and obtained a driver's license using his or her college address, then registration from that address would likely be deemed appropriate. It is more likely, however, that a student would consider his or her parents' or guardians' address to be a permanent residence. In that case, a student should register using his or her permanent address and then request an absentee ballot to vote by mail.

Additionally, commercial addresses may not be used as the location of an individual's residence unless the applicant provides evidence of residential use of such address.

4) Can a person register to vote at a location that is not their permanent address (i.e. college)?

Define what constitutes a residence. Can a student vote absentee if away at school?

Students who want to vote are protected by the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This means that they cannot be treated differently than any other citizen when it comes to voting. Specifically, students should neither be forced to fill out additional information that non-students do not have to fill out nor can election officials require students fulfill additional obligations that non-students do not have to satisfy. Of course, no one can register and vote in two places but if a student considers her dorm or her address at school her residence, she can register to vote there; if she feels that the address where her parents live or the address she lived before going to school is her residence, she can register to vote there and vote by absentee ballot.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. Any individual who registers to vote in person or by mail must only present evidence of his or her signature or sign an Affidavit of Identity. Those that register by mail, however, will need to vote in person and present identification when voting for the first time. See Question #6 below and a href="http://state.tn.us/sos/election/IDRequirementChart.pdf">http://state.tn.us/sos/election/IDRequirementChart.pdf for more information regarding identification requirements for first time voters who registered by mail.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

A first-time voter who registered by mail must present identification in order to be eligible to vote. Any one of the following forms of identification will suffice:

• - Current voter registration card;
• - Current Tennessee driver's license; or
• - Photo ID which includes the voter's name and signature.

In the event that a first-time voter who registered by mail has none of the above listed items, he or she may still vote if he or she presents one of the following:

• - Current and valid photo ID of any kind, either government-issued or private, not containing a voter's signature;
• - Current utility bill;
• - Bank statement;
• - Government check;
• - Paycheck; or
• - Any other government document that shows the voter's name and address;

AND either one of the following:

• - Any document with the voter's name and signature (e.g. Social Security card or credit card); or
• - An official Affidavit of Identity form provided by polling place officials.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

According to T.C.A. § 2-2-109, a mail registration form lacking a postmark, but signed and dated at least thirty (30) days before an election, will be timely filed if it is received by the County Election Commission no more than twenty-seven (27) days prior to the election.

If a person files a timely registration application that contains errors (the person forgot to enter their Social Security number, for example), then the administrator of elections will notify them of their error. If the voter comes to the County Election Commission office no later than five (5) days before the election and presents a rejection of registration notice to the administrator of elections, the administrator will register the person to vote if he or she is otherwise eligible to register.

The administrator also has the authority to update an existing registration until no later than five (5) days before an election to place it within the correct precinct in the county when a voter changes the voter's address within the same county.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

It depends. If a person's name has changed since registering due to marriage, he or she may vote on Election Day under his or her old name. Those wishing to have their new, married name reflected on their registration form may request an update through their County Election Commission office.

However, when a person's name has changed for any other reason besides marriage, the registration will be purged from the record after ninety (90) days and he or she will no longer be able to vote on Election Day. Then, those changing their names for reasons besides marriage will need to update their registration information through their County Election Commission office to maintain their ability to vote.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline to register is Monday, October 6, 2008. Tennessee requires voters to be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before an election, or twenty-nine (29) days before an election when the thirtieth day before the election falls on a Sunday.

Moreover, the County Election Commission office will process any by-mail voter registration form that is postmarked at least thirty (30) days before an election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is thirty (30) days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the thirtieth day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Those applications without postmarks or with illegible postmarks are deemed to be timely received if received at least twenty-seven (27) days prior to the election.

• - Tennessee law states "A person who knowingly possesses any official registration or election supplies, except as required or permitted by this title, commits a Class E felony." This section would apply if you held a drive and collected the forms and then did not return the forms to the proper election office. If you do not return the forms by the 30-day cut-off, the voter will not be able to vote in the election and you would be in violation of this statute.
• - Therefore, forms should be submitted to the local election office immediately following the registration drive.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline see Question #9 above.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Tennessee Department of State Division of Elections at:
Division of Elections
312 Eighth Avenue, North
9th Floor, Snodgrass Tower
Nashville, TN 37243
Email: tennessee.elections(at)state.tn.us
Phone: (615) 741-7956

13) What web resources are available?

The Tennessee Department of State Division of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process and elections generally:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/index.htm

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/tennessee

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

• - An "informal" voter registration application form may be printed from the Texas Secretary of State website at www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/forms/vr17.pdf . This is the same as the postage-paid form, except that it requires the applicant to provide postage.
• - A "formal," postage-paid form may be requested from the Secretary of State's website at w03web.sos.state.tx.us/vrrequest/index.asp. They may also be picked up from most post offices, libraries, high schools, voter registrars' offices, office of the Secretary of State, Texas Department of Public Safety offices and Texas Department of Human Services offices throughout the state.
• - A person may also register to vote when applying for or renewing a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. The requirements for using the National Voter Registration Form are the same as for using the official voter registration form.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

If a state resident moves to a new county, they must re-register by submitting a new voter registration application. Voter registration becomes effective 30 days after the application is received or on the voter's 18th birthday, whichever is later. A new voter registration application may be submitted at any time after relocating.

If registration in the voter's new county is not yet effective, they may be able to vote a "limited" ballot in their new county of residence on candidates or issues in common between their old and new county. They vote this "limited" ballot after moving and only during early voting by personal appearance (not Election Day) or by mail if (1) they were registered to vote in their former county at the time of relocation, and (2) registration in their new county is not yet effective. Or, a voter can vote a full ballot in the precinct of former residence until registration becomes effective in the new precinct. For a summary of re-registration guidelines, go to www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/pamphlets/faqs.shtml.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

No. The registrant must list a residential address or, if the residence has no address, the address at which the voter receives mail and a concise description of the location of the voter's residence.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Yes. A person can register to vote wherever he/she claims residency. A person can register to vote at a non-permanent college address, or he/she can register to vote at a permanent address, such as a parent's home; however a person cannot be registered in two locations at once. See Election Law Opinion GSC-1 of the Texas Secretary of State, Jan. 22, 2004: www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/elo/gsc1.pdf.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. An applicant must provide a Texas driver's license or personal identification number issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety. If the applicant does not have a driver's license or personal identification number, they must state that fact and give the last four digits of their social security number. If the applicant does not have a social security number then they must state that fact, as well. If the applicant does not have any of these identification numbers, they must indicate that by checking the appropriate box on the application. An applicant is still eligible to vote even if they were not issued any of these three identification numbers, but will be required to provide proof of identity either by enclosing a copy of acceptable identification with the voter registration application or by presenting it when voting. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• - a driver's license or personal identification card issued to the person by the Department of Public Safety or a similar document issued to the person by an agency of another state, regardless of whether the license or card has expired;
• - a form of identification containing the person's photograph that establishes the person's identity;
• - a birth certificate or other document confirming the birth that is admissible in a court of law and establishes the person's identity;
• - United States citizenship papers issued to the person;
• - a United States passport issued to the person;
• - official mail addressed to the person by name from a governmental entity;
• - a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter; or
• - any other form of identification prescribed by the Secretary of State.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Maybe. A person only needs to present their voter registration certificate to vote if they provided a Texas driver's license, personal identification number, social security number, or other valid form of identification on their voter registration application. If the voter did not include an acceptable form of identification with their voter registration application (see 9, above), then they will be required to present an acceptable form of identification when voting. A person can also vote without their voter registration certificate by signing an affidavit at the polls and providing an acceptable form of identification (see 9, above). For a summary of identification requirements, go to www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/pamphlets/faqs.shtml.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

A complete registration application must include the following:

• (1) the applicant's first name, middle name, if any, last name, and former name, if any*;
• (2) the month, day, and year of the applicant's birth;
• (3) a statement that the applicant is a United States citizen;
• (4) a statement that the applicant is a resident of the county;
• (5) a statement that the applicant has not been determined mentally incompetent by final judgment of a court;
• (6) a statement that the applicant has not been finally convicted of a felony or that the applicant is a felon eligible for registration under Section 13.001;
• (7) the applicant's residential address or, if the residence has no address, the address at which the applicant receives mail and a concise description of the location of the applicant's residence*;
• (8) the following information:
• a) the applicant's Texas driver's license number or the number of a personal identification card issued by the Department of Public Safety or a statement by the applicant that the applicant has not been issued a driver's license or personal identification card; or
• b) if the applicant has not been issued a number described by Paragraph (a), the last four digits of the applicant's social security number or a statement by the applicant that the applicant has not been issued a social security number;
• (9) if the application is made by an agent, a statement of the agent's relationship to the applicant; and
• (10) the city and county in which the applicant formerly resided.

*The omission of the applicant's middle or former name under Subsection (1) or the applicant's zip code under Subsection (7) does not affect the validity of a registration application, and the registrar may not reject the application because of that omission.

If the application is rejected:

• - The registrar shall deliver written notice of the reason for the rejection of an application to the applicant no later than the second day after the date of rejection.
• - If the registrar rejects an application in the applicant's presence, at that time the registrar shall orally inform the applicant of the reason for the rejection. If the rejection is for incompleteness, the registrar shall return the application to the applicant for completion and resubmission.
• - If the registrar rejects an application for incompleteness but receives a completed application no later than the 10th day after the date the notice is delivered by mail or communicated in person, the original date of submission of the incomplete application is considered to be the date of submission to the registrar for the purpose of determining the effective date of registration.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person may change the name on their registration records by (1) promptly notifying the Voter Registrar, in writing, of the name change, (2) registering online, or (3) submitting a new voter's registration form when the name change occurs. The voter will receive a new certificate 30 days after the name change notice is submitted. The voter may continue to vote during this period. If they do not have their certificate in hand, the voter may sign an affidavit at the polls and present a form of identification.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

The deadline to register is 30 days before an election. The voter registration becomes effective 30 days after it is submitted and accepted.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No. The Code makes no distinction between the two deadlines.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

No. All registrations require 30 days to become effective.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

Elections Division
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 12060
Austin, Texas 78711-2060
1-800-252-VOTE (8683)

Patrick Dudley, Chief Clerk of House Committee on Elections, may be contacted regarding legislative issues. His e-mail address is patrick.dudley_hc(at)house.state.tx.us.

13) What web resources are available?

Secretary of State: Voter Information (FAQS)
www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/index.shtml

The League of Women Voters of Texas : FAQs of Voting
www.lwvtexas.org/faqvoting.htm

LWV: Local League Voters' guides
www.lwvtexas.org/localleaguesvoters.htm

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the State Board of Elections website at http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Forms_Publications/Index.html. Application forms also are available at the local voter registration office, most state agency offices, Armed Forces recruitment offices, public libraries, or the State Board of Elections office. The Department of Motor Vehicles must provide voter registration forms and change-of-address forms to the local driver's license examination facilities for any applicant who wishes to register to vote when applying for the issuance, renewal, or replacement of a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Virginia. Voter registration drives using the National Voter Registration Form are subject to the same requirements described in Questions #12-15. If using the National Voter Registration Form in Virginia, the political party affiliation and race/ethnicity fields may be left blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the Virginia county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of twenty-nine (29) days prior to a primary or general election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. Residence requires both domicile and a place of abode. Relevant factors in this determination include employment, residence of parents, spouse and children, sites of personal and real property owned, and motor vehicle and other personal property registration. A post office box is not a residence, but in limited circumstances, a post office box may be provided in addition to the voter's residence street address to be used on voter registration lists and records made available to the public. The following are the limited circumstances in which a post office box may be used: (1) where the applicant is a current or retired law-enforcement officer; (2) where the applicant has a protective order issued by or under the authority of any court of competent jurisdiction; or (3) where the applicant furnishes a signed written statement that they are in fear for their personal safety from another person who has threatened or stalked them coupled with evidence that they have filed a complaint with a magistrate or law-enforcement officer.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that you consider your college address to be your legal residence. However, if you are claimed as a dependent on your parents' income tax return, their address is probably your legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Identification is not required of voters not registering in person to vote in Virginia but, under federal law, first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place. The Virginia Voter Registration Form requires the applicant's social security number. If an applicant does not provide his/her social security number, the application for voter registration will be denied.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. Virginia voters must provide identification at the polling place in order to vote. Acceptable forms of identification include the following:

• - Virginia voter identification card
• - Valid Virginia driver's license
• - Military ID
• - Any Federal, state or local government issued ID
• - Employer issued photo ID card
• - Social Security card

Voters without valid identification are still permitted to vote but will be required to sign, under oath, an Affirmation of Identity form affirming their identity.

Voters casting ballots for the first time in a federal election are required to present: (i) a current and valid photo identification; or (ii) a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other document that shows the name and address of the voter. If the voter does not present one of these forms of identification at the polling place, that person can vote by casting a provisional ballet. A provisional ballot is a paper ballot counted the day after the election once the local electoral board has verified that the person was qualified to vote in that precinct.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

The form of the application to register shall require the applicant to provide the following information: full name; gender; date of birth; social security number, if any; whether the applicant is presently a United States citizen; address of residence in the precinct; place of last previous registration to vote; and whether the applicant has ever been adjudicated incapacitated or convicted of a felony, and if so, under what circumstances the applicant's right to vote has been restored.

The treatment of incomplete or illegible registration forms depends on the type of information that is missing or illegible. Certain omissions, such as your social security number or citizenship status, are of a disqualifying nature. Those registration forms will be denied as incomplete and the registrant will receive another form and an explanation of the denial. However, if the information missing is not of a disqualifying nature, the registrant will be contacted in a timely manner by the election official to allow for the completion of the registration form.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may have the name changed in the registration book by notifying the general registrar of the jurisdiction where he/she is registered. The notice may be made in writing or by filling out a new voter registration application form and must be signed by the voter. Notice will be accepted by mail or by facsimile. On the date of the election, the registered voter may inform an officer of election serving at the polling place of the name change. It may be necessary to sign an Affirmation of Identity.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 general election, the deadline is Monday, October 6, 2008. Virginia requires voters to be registered 29 days before an election. Beginning on January 1, 2010, the registration deadline will move from 29 days before an election to 22 days before an election, pursuant to Virginia House Bill 1197, enacted on March 5, 2008.

All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Applications that are mailed but are not postmarked or where the postmark is illegible shall be deemed to be timely received if they arrive within 5 days following the time for the closing of the registration books. The registration books close on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 for the 2008 general election.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is 29 days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 29th day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Those without postmarks or with illegible postmarks are deemed to be timely received if received within 5 days after the closing of registration records. Registration records are closed 28 days before a general election or primary.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Virginia State Board of Elections at:
Virginia State Board of Elections
Suite 101, 200 North 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219-3485
1-800-552-9745

13) What web resources are available?

The Virginia State Board of Elections has a website dedicated to providing information on the voter registration process: www.sbe.virginia.gov. This site includes resources such as frequently asked questions, absentee ballots, and special provisions for military officers.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/virginia.

VOTER REGISTRATION

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways by which a person can obtain a voter registration form. The form can be downloaded from the Vermont Secretary of State's Elections and Campaign Finance Division website at http://vermont-elections.org/elections1/registertovote.html. Voter registration forms are also available from the town clerks and voter registration agencies.

Additionally, any application for, or renewal of, a Vermont motor vehicle driver's license contains a voter registration portion. Signing the voter registration portion of a driver's license application serves as an application to register to vote.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

No. The National Voter Registration Form can be used in Vermont. Vermont does not require political party affiliation and race/ethnicity identification so those fields may be left blank. See http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Vermont does not require a set amount of time before an individual may register to vote. As soon as a person moves to Vermont, he or she is eligible to register. The only requirement is that the applicant reside in Vermont. A resident is defined as a person that is "domiciled in [the] state as evidenced by an intent to maintain a principal dwelling place in the state indefinitely and to return there if temporarily absent coupled with an act or acts consistent with that district." This is a subjective standard, so a person that considers himself or herself a resident of Vermont may register to vote.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her principal residence. Because a P.O. Box is not a residence a person may not register to vote using a P.O. Box.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Yes. A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her principal residence. Although the housing may be temporary, if the person intends to reside in Vermont, then that person may register.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Generally no. Identification is not required for voters registering in person. However, first-time voters that registered by mail and did not provide identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place.

The Vermont voter registration form does require the applicant's Vermont Driver's License Number. If the applicant does not have a Vermont Driver's License, then the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security Number are sufficient. If the applicant does not have a Social Security Number, the town clerk will contact the Vermont Secretary of State and have a unique identifier assigned to the applicant.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Generally no. Vermont does not require identification to vote if the voter is not a first-time voter in the municipality. If the person is a first-time voter in the municipality that registered to vote by mail, and did not provide identification prior to the polls opening, then the voter is required to present any one of the following:

• - a valid photo identification;
• - a copy of a current utility bill;
• - a copy of a current bank statement;
• - a copy of a government check or paycheck;
• - or any other government document that shows the current name and address of the voter.

If the first-time voter does not have any identification, he or she can still vote on a provisional basis.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If a form is missing information or is illegible, then the town clerk will attempt to contact the applicant to complete the registration process. If the town clerk is unable to reach the applicant, the clerk will hold the form until the applicant attempts to vote.

On Election Day, the applicant will still be able to vote. If a person's name does not appear on the voter checklist for any reason, the person can still vote so long as he or she attests that he or she applied to register to vote prior to the deadline.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person already registered to vote under a name that has been legally changed since originally registering may still vote on Election Day. However, the voter's name must appear on the voter checklist, so the voter will need to vote under his or her old name.

A voter is required to notify the town clerk of a name change so that the voter's name can be changed on the checklist. If the voter provided the information to the department of motor vehicles or a voter registration agency then there is no need to notify the town clerk. Otherwise the voter can use the voter registration form to notify the town clerk of a name change.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding Election Day. If an applicant is not eligible to vote prior to the voter registration deadline, but will be eligible on or before the election day, the applicant may provide a written notice of intent to register to the town clerk. The notice of intent must be filed prior to the voter registration deadline. The applicant then has until the close of the polls on election day to submit the completed voter registration form to the town clerk.

For the 2008 general election, the deadline to register to vote is Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. All applications must be submitted or postmarked by that time.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally no. The one exception, as noted in Question 9, is where a person is not eligible to vote prior to the voter registration deadline, but is eligible to vote on or before the Election Day, and the person submitted a written notice of intent to register with the town clerk before the voter registration deadline. He or she has until the close of the polls on Election Day to complete the registration process.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Generally no. The one exception, as noted in Question 9, is where a person is not eligible to vote prior to the voter registration deadline, but is eligible to vote on or before the Election Day, and the person submitted a written notice of intent to register with the town clerk before the voter registration deadline. He or she has until the close of the polls on Election Day to complete the registration process.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more information, contact the Vermont Secretary of State's Elections and Campaign Finance Division at:
Elections Division
Vermont Secretary of State
26 Terrace Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1101
In-State: (800) 439-8683
Outside VT: (802) 828-2464
mshea(at)sec.state.vt.us

13) What web resources are available?

The Vermont Secretary of State's Elections and Campaign Finance Division has a website dedicated to providing information on Vermont elections:

Vermont's Election Laws can be viewed at:
http://www.michie.com/vermont/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp=vtcode.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

You can register to vote in a number of ways. Washington offers online voter registration for individuals to register to vote or transfer a registration to a new address. You must have a valid Washington state driver's license or state identification card to use online voter registration. Online voter registration is available at www.vote.wa.gov. You may also download or request a paper voter registration form at www.vote.wa.gov and mail in the completed form. online voter registration system and paper voter registration form gather the same information.

Mail-in voter registration forms are widely available at schools, public libraries, and the state elections office. Certain state agencies also provide voter registration services. Additionally, a person may register to vote when he or she applies for or renews a driver's license or state identification card.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Mail Voter Registration Form may be used in Washington. If using the National Mail Voter Registration Form, Washington residents may leave the "Choice of Party" and "Race or Ethnic Group" fields blank.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

Generally, you are eligible to register to vote if you have lived in a county for at least thirty days before an election.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

Yes. A person must register to vote using an address that establishes the person's residence in the state. A person's residence for the purpose of registering and voting means the permanent address where the person physically resides and maintains his or her abode. Therefore, a person registering to vote must provide an address that confirms where the person resides, but he or she may separately provide a P.O. Box for mail delivery purposes. A person may use a college campus or dorm address to register to vote only if it is the person's residence as defined above.

8) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

No. A person may register to vote using a college address only if it is the person's residence, meaning the permanent address where the person physically resides and maintains his or her abode. If a person does not intend to establish permanent residence with a college address, then that address cannot be used. Moreover, if a person is claimed as a dependent for income tax purposes, then the person probably will have the same residence as the claiming parent(s) for voter registration purposes.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. To register to vote, an individual must provide a Washington state driver's license number or Washington state identification card number, or a Social Security number if the individual does not have a Washington state driver's license or state identification card. If an individual does not have a driver's license, state identification card, or Social Security number, the individual will have his or registration processed and be issued a unique voter registration number. However, the registration will be flagged as incomplete and the individual will have to provide some other valid form of identification (such as a photo ID, current bank statement or government document), before or at the time of voting, for the ballot to be counted.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

Yes. In addition to the identification requirements to register to vote, an individual must provide identification before signing in at a polling place. An individual can provide either:

• - Photo identification such as a driver's license or state identification card, student identification card, or tribal identification card;
• - A voter identification card issued by a county elections officer; or,
• - A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or government check or other government document.

Any individual who cannot provide such identification must vote with a provisional ballot.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If an individual does not provide all the required information on a registration form (or it is illegible), the individual will receive a verification notice from the county auditor and must respond to the notice within forty-five days with the required information. If the individual does not respond, he or she will not be registered to vote.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

A person who has changed names since registering may still vote if the person notifies the county auditor regarding the name change. A person may notify the auditor by sending a signed notice, completing a new registration application with the name change, or signing a change-of-name notice in person before the auditor or a registration assistant. A person may also sign a change-of-name notice at the voter's polling place on the day of an election.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Washington requires voters to be registered thirty days before an election. For the November 4, 2008 general election, the deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 4, 2008.

For mail-in registrations, the postmark date is the date that must meet the registration deadline. However, if the postmark date is illegible, the registration will be considered to have arrived on time if it arrives within five days of the registration deadline.

There is also a special procedure for individuals not registered in Washington who wish to register after the thirty-day registration deadline. Under this special procedure, the person must register in person with the county auditor, county or other designated place by the fifteenth day before the election. The person will then be able to vote by absentee ballot. For the November 4, 2008 general election, the deadline for this late registration special procedure is Monday, October 20, 2008.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The voter registration deadline in Washington is thirty days before an election. All registration forms must be submitted or postmarked thirty days before the date of the election in which the person intends to vote. However, mail-in registrations with illegible postmarks are considered timely received if they arrive within five days of the registration deadline. And certain individuals may submit a registration form in person up to fifteen days before an election under a special procedure.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be able to vote in that election. Voters must register thirty days before an election to vote in that election.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

Yes. For more information about voter registration, you can contact Washington's Elections Division at:
Web: www.vote.wa.gov
Email: elections(at)secstate.wa.gov
Telephone: 1-800-448-4881 toll-free Voter Information Hotline
1-800-422-8683 TDD/TTY
(360) 902-4180
Mail: PO Box 40229
Olympia, WA 98504-0229
Location: Washington Secretary of State
520 Union Avenue SE
Olympia

You can also contact your local county auditor/elections department. For that contact information, refer to http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections/auditors.aspx.

13) What web resources are available?

Washington's secretary of state website, located at www.vote.wa.gov, has various resources to help you learn more about voter registration. Washington's new online voter registration is available here, as well as downloadable paper registration forms.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another available resource:
http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/washington.

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form. A mail-in registration form can be downloaded from the West Virginia Secretary of State's website at: http://www.wvsos.com/elections/voters/registernow.htm.

To request a registration form by mail, contact the county clerk or the West Virginia Secretary of State. County clerk contact information for each county can be found at the following website: http://www.wvsos.com/service/rosters/countyclerks.htm.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

The National Voter Registration Form can be used in West Virginia. The form may be photocopied, provided that the signature on the application is original. For more information or to obtain a form, visit http://www.eac.gov/voter/Register%20to%20Vote.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

A person must have been a resident of the West Virginia county or city in which the person intends to register for a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to voting. If voting in person, this means thirty (30) days prior to the general or primary Election Day. If voting early or by absentee ballot, this means thirty (30) days before submitting a ballot.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

A person may register to vote using any address he or she considers to be his or her legal residence. As long as a college campus or dorm address is a legal residence, such address may be used to register to vote.

A post office box is not a residence address. For a voter registration form to be considered valid, a legal residence address must be provided. However, the West Virginia voter registration form allows an applicant to list a mailing address in addition to his or her residence address. If an applicant wishes to list the post office box as his or her mailing address, he or she may do so.

7)Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

Use of a college address is permissible provided that he or she considers the college address to be his or her legal residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

No. Voters may register by mail without providing identification. However, first-time voters who have not provided identification at registration are required to do so at the polling place.

If registering in person, identification and proof of age should be presented at the time of registration. Valid forms of identification include:

• - a current and valid photo identification;
• - a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck; or
• - a copy of a government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

In some cases, no. If a person is a duly-registered voter at the precinct where he or she chooses to vote, no identification is necessary. He or she will only be required to sign his or her name in the poll book.

However, if a person registers by mail, has not voted in an election in that state, and has not yet presented identification to the Secretary of State or clerk of the county commission, then one of the following forms of identification must be presented at the polling place (or enclosed with the ballot if voting by mail):

• - a current and valid photo identification;
• - a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck; or
• - a copy of a government document that shows the name and address of the voter.

If the voter does not present one of these forms of identification at the polling place, that person can still vote by casting a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot is a paper ballot that will only be counted if the voter's eligibility and proper registration can be confirmed.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

If the registration form is incomplete, the clerk can deny the application for voter registration. An application that does not contain each of the following will be considered incomplete:

• 1) the applicant's legal name, including the first name, middle or maiden name, if any, and last name;
• 2) the month, day and year of the applicant's birth;
• 3) the applicant's residence address, including the number and street or route and city and county of residence except:

a. in the case of a person eligible to register under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, the address listed should be that where he or she last resided before leaving the United States or entering the uniformed services, or if the applicant is a dependent child of such a person, the address listed should be that address where his or her parent last resided; or
b. in the case of a homeless person having no fixed address who nevertheless resides and remains regularly within the county, the address used should be the address of a shelter, assistance center or family member with whom he or she has regular contact or another specific location approved by the county commission; and

• 4) the applicant's signature.

If an application for registration is denied because it is incomplete, the clerk will inform the voter of the right to reapply and will enclose a mail-in voter registration form for that purpose.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A person can update his or her information at the polling place. However, if updating information at the polling place, he or she must bring a valid form of identification such as the forms of identification listed in Question 5.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

For the 2008 General Election, the deadline is Tuesday, October 14, 2008. West Virginia requires voters to be registered twenty-one (21) days before an election.

All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 21st day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote. Applications that are mailed but are not postmarked, or where the postmark is illegible, shall be deemed to be timely received if they arrive within three (3) business days following registration closing time.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

Generally not. The registration deadline is twenty-one (21) days before a general election. All applications to vote must be submitted or postmarked no later than the 21st day before the date of the first election in which the individual intends to vote.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Individuals who register to vote on Election Day will not be permitted to vote in that election. For the registration deadline, see Question 9.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For more election information, contact the West Virginia Secretary of State at:
Elections Division
Secretary of State
Bldg. 1, Suite 157-K
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305-0770
elections(at)wvsos.com
1-866-767-8683

13) What web resources are available?

The West Virginia Secretary of State has a website dedicated to providing information on elections and the voter registration process: http://www.wvsos.com/elections/main.htm. This site includes a list of frequently asked questions as well as information regarding absentee ballots and voter registration.

The National Campaign for Fair Elections is another resource:
http://nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/west_virginia

VOTER REGISTRATION

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

There are several ways to get a voter registration form.

The Wyoming voter registration form can be accessed online at the Wyoming Secretary of State website at http://soswy.state.wy.us/Forms/Elections/General/vrapp.pdf. Voter registration forms are also available at the office of the county clerk or town clerk and, on Election Day, at the place of polling. Wyoming does not offer voter registration in connection with obtaining a driver's license.

1) Are there restrictions on the use of the National Voter Registration Form?

Yes. According to the office of the Wyoming Elections Officer, Wyoming currently cannot accept the National Voter Registration Form because the voter registration oath required by state law differs from the oath required by the national registration form.

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2) How long must you live in a county before you are eligible to register to vote?

To register to vote in Wyoming, a person must be a bona fide resident of Wyoming. "Residence" is the "place where a person has a current habitation and to which, whenever he is absent, he has the intention of returning." The definition does not require that a person reside in the state for a specific period of time to be considered a bona fide resident. However, when registering to vote, an applicant must provide the date he became a resident of the county in which he is registering.

3) Are there any restrictions on registering to vote using a P.O. Box, college campus, or dorm address?

To register to vote in Wyoming, a person must provide his current residence address, or, if living temporarily in another state or nation, his last residence address in Wyoming. He must also provide his postal address if different from his residence address. A person cannot register using only a P.O. Box address, because this is not his residence address. A person may register using a college campus or dorm address if it qualifies as his residence address. See Question 6.

4) Can a person register to vote at a college address that is not a permanent address?

A person does not become a Wyoming resident merely by reason of his presence in the state as a student at an institution of higher learning. Thus, an out-of-state student may not be able to register to vote using his college address unless he can establish that it meets the definition of residence.

5) Are there any I.D. requirements to register to vote?

Yes. A voter registration applicant must provide acceptable identification as part of the applicant's voter registration oath form. "Acceptable identification" means the identification documents specified by the Secretary of State as adequate proof of the identity of a voter. There are three options for identification:

• 1) A Wyoming driver's license (preferred);
• 2) A driver's license from another state; or
• 3) Any two of the following: certification of U.S. Citizenship; Certificate of Naturalization; Draft Record; voter registration card from another state or county; original or certified copy of a birth certificate bearing an official seal; certification of birth abroad issued by the Department of State; or any other form of identification issued by an official agency.

An applicant must provide his Wyoming driver's license if he has one when registering to vote; if not, he must provide the last four digits of his social security number. If the applicant has neither a driver's license or a Social Security number, he must submit a statement to that effect when registering.

6) Are there any I.D. requirements in order to vote?

If a person is voting in person or by mail, no identification is required in order to vote if he registered in person or registered by mail and previously voted in a Wyoming federal election. If a person registered by mail and is voting in person in his first Wyoming federal election, he must provide a current, valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or other government document which shows his name and address. If a person registered by mail and is voting by mail in his first Wyoming federal election, he must submit with his absentee ballot a copy of a current, valid photo identification, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document which shows his name and address.

7) What are the rules regarding missing or illegible information on registration forms?

A person cannot be registered to vote without completing a voter registration oath form. The applicant must provide his full name, current residence address or last residence address in Wyoming, postal address if different from residence address, date of birth, acceptable identification, Wyoming driver's license number or last four digits of Social Security number, political party affiliation, if any, and the date he became a county resident. If any information is missing, the applicant will be contacted to provide the information.

8) Can a person whose name has changed since registering vote on Election Day?

Yes. A registered elector who legally changes his name after registering to vote under his prior name must notify the county clerk of the name change. According to the office of the Elections Officer, if this notification has not been made prior to Election Day, a change of information form can be completed at the polls on Election Day and the person submitting the form may vote after completing the form.

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9) What is the deadline to register to vote?

Wyoming requires voters registering prior to an election to register not less than thirty days before the election. For the 2008 general election, voter registration closes on Monday, October 6, 2008. If a voter misses the registration deadline, he may still vote by registering on Election Day. A voter may during the 30 day period prior to Election Day if the voter registration application is accompanied by an absentee ballot request.

10) Is the registration form submission deadline different from the voter registration deadline?

No. According to the office of the Elections Officer, an applicant who submits his registration form on the day of the voter registration deadline has met the deadline. A form is submitted when it is returned to or received by mail by the county clerk.

11) Is Election Day registration allowed?

Yes. A person may register at the polls for the purpose of voting. If the information on the voter registration oath form is successfully verified, the voter shall continue to be registered. If the information cannot be verified, the voter's registration shall be revoked. If a person attempting to register on Election Day cannot provide the proof required to register, the person may vote by provisional ballot. The voter must present the required documentation to the county clerk establishing his eligibility to register and vote in the precinct by the close of business on the day following the election to have his vote counted.

STATE CONTACTS

12) Are there any helpful state elections official contacts?

For questions about where to go to vote, whether you are registered to vote, or to request an absentee ballot, contact your county clerk. A list of county clerks is available at http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/CountyClerks.aspx. For other information related to elections in Wyoming, contact the Elections Officer by calling (307) 777-7186 or emailing elections@state.wy.us.

13) What web resources are available?

The Wyoming Secretary of State website contains information on registering to vote. http://soswy.state.wy.us/Elections/VoterReg.aspx. Another resource is the National Campaign for fair elections. http://www.nationalcampaignforfairelections.org/pages/wyoming.

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Lieutenant Governor's Office.

Registration is over for the 2008 election. Those registering now will be able to vote in 2009. If you have any questions, check with your Secretary of State's Office.

Indiana

Unfortunately, we do not have voter registration data for Indiana. We're working to compile voter FAQs for each state, so check back soon!

Maine

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Missouri

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Wisconsin

Unfortunately, we do not have voter registration data for Wisconsin. We're working to compile voter FAQs for each state, so check back soon!