Important Voter Registration Information

[paulette]

I just now looked at my state's voter registration form and realized something I did not know. I don't know about other states (surely at least some are the same), but in GA you only have to be 17 1/2 to register to vote., 18 to actually vote.

http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm

What excited me so much about this is that I thought my oldest dtr couldn't vote in the primary, as she turns 18 a few days after the registration deadline.(Jan. 7th) Now I know she can, so I'll be taking her to register tomorrow. This just made her day!

So, check the rules in your own state. Maybe you or your child, or someone else you know may be able to vote when they didn't think they could!

 

[bbachtung]

Nice catch. It is also worth noting that in many states (including Iowa but NOT Michigan) people who will be 18 by the date of the general election (November 2008) are eligible to register and vote in their caucuses / primaries.