The National Association of Secretaries of State has designated the fourth Tuesday of this month, this year September 28, as National Voter Registration Day (NVRD) to encourage voter participation and increase awareness of state requirements and deadlines for voting.
The League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas County (LWV-TLC) is providing voter registration assistance at various libraries on Tuesday. Locally, the league is at the Holland Branch Library, 1032 South McCord Road, Holland from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
To be properly registered, residents must have their current address as their registration address.
October 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 2 general election.
In 2017, Ohio passed a law enabling voter registration online. Citizens also can visit olvr.sos.state.oh.us/ to register and/or change their address online.
“Every registered voter is encouraged to make their voice heard on election day,” said Barb Colvin of the league.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
LWV neither supports nor opposes candidates or parties. The LWV-TLC formed in 1921 and is one of the first leagues in Ohio.
Started in 2012, National Voter Registration Day is to civic engagement what Earth Day is to environmental awareness. For more information, visit: nationalvoterregistrationday.org/.
