Voter registration is at an all-time high as Election Day approaches, with a significant number of young people, including many first-time voters, signing up to cast their ballots. On National Voter Registration Day, more than 150,000 people registered through Vote.org, the most the organization has ever seen on that day. Pop star Taylor Swift also encouraged voter registration, leading to over 400,000 visits to voter registration sites from a link she posted on Instagram. The surge in new registrations is predominantly among young people, with voters under 35 making up 81% of Tuesday’s registrations and a significant spike seen among 18-year-olds.
Various organizations and individuals are finding creative ways to encourage voter registration, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and New York City apartment subletting company, Ohana. Warren announced that individuals filling out applications for health insurance through HealthCare.Gov would now be offered voter registration information, while Ohana is distributing flyers with election-related jokes and QR codes to drive young voter registration.
Overall, the goal is to engage more young people in the democratic process and ensure that they have a say in the upcoming elections. People interested in registering to vote can visit sites like Vote.gov, vote.org, or their local election offices to get registered and make their voices heard in the upcoming elections.
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