MONTGOMERY – Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in reminding citizens that September 2015 is National Voter Registration Month.
Secretary Merrill continues to work with Alabama’s federal, state and local leaders to remind Alabamians of the importance of exercising their right to vote, as well as working to ensure that all eligible Alabamians can exercise their right to vote.
Secretary of State John H. Merrill
“The need for public information and education regarding voter registration and related deadlines is extremely critical as Alabama voters prepare to take part in the 2015 statewide election and the 2016 presidential election cycle,” said Secretary Merrill. “Registering to vote empowers eligible citizens to exercise their right to vote on Election Day. I am thankful to all the Secretaries of State who are highlighting the importance of National Voter Registration Month and Day.”
To register to vote or find your polling place in Alabama, please visit: https://www.alabamavotes.gov/
The nation’s Secretaries of State established September as National Voter Registration Month as a non-partisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness about state requirements and deadlines for voting.
NASS has also declared September 22, 2015, as National Voter Registration Day. Links 
to online voter registration portals and voter registration forms can be found online at www.nass.org .
“Each September, we ask eligible citizens to help celebrate democracy and make voting part of our back-to school and back-to-business routines,” said NASS President Tom Schedler, who serves as Louisiana Secretary of State. “Thanks to state adoption of new and improved technologies, registering to vote has never been faster, easier, or more convenient for people with busy lives. We are grateful to all of the Secretaries of State who are helping to celebrate and share the good word about National Voter Registration Month.”
Get registered to vote. Eligible citizens who are 18 years of age or older may register to vote. Every state except North Dakota has a registration requirement for voting.
Check your voter registration information. Updating voter registration information is critical for people who have recently moved, changed their name, or had their voting rights restored. Most states allow eligible voters to verify their registration status online.
Sign up for election alerts and reminders. Be sure to sign up for election alerts and reminders from your state and local election officials.
Many states offer mobile-optimized websites that are compatible with mobile device and tablet use. A smartphone app to access voter registration information and tools is available in the following states: Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Montana, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Find out more about how to register to vote in your state at www.CanIVote.org .
For more on NVRD and becoming a partner, check out: www.NationalVoterRegistrationDay.org .
MEDIA RELEASE/ALABAMA SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN MERRILL
