Voter registration organizations are reporting an increase in registrations this election cycle, with events like National Voter Registration Day (Sept. 17) playing a significant role. Websites like Vote.gov and non-partisan organizations like Vote.org witnessed a surge in traffic and new registrations on the day.
In the weeks leading up to the election, everyone from politicians to actors to businesses will push for Americans to register to vote. This time around is no different, and voter registration organizations say they’ve seen an uptick in registrations this election cycle. Events like National Voter Registration Day, which was Sept. 17, make a difference. For example, the government’s website Vote.
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