» Register to Vote NOW!
It’s National Voter Registration Day, and literally everyone you know who’s cool is registering to vote. Literally everyone. Check out this gorgeous GIF campaign from MTV’s Power of 12, a new video from the cast of Workaholics, and a gallery of voting-inclined celebs at HyperVocal.
Does it feel like election day is still ages away? It’s not; in fact, early voting began for half of the country this week. And for half of the country, if you’re not yet registered in just two weeks, you’ll lose the chance to vote entirely. That’s what happened to 6 million Americans in 2008.
No matter how you feel about politics, remember that your vote has the power to make a difference for at least one critical candidate or ballot measure on your ticket. For example, in Minnesota, the Minnesota Same-Sex Marriage Amendment will be voted on to either allow or ban gay marriage in Minnesota. If you don’t participate in the voting booth, you allow others to make important decisions for you.
You can also check your registration if you’ve moved recently to ensure you’re voting at the right location, request an absentee ballot, and get information about overseas voters.
Deadlines to register to vote are coming up soon. Register right now before it’s too late.
