National Voter Registration Day 2024 Date in the United States: Know the History and Significance of the US Annual Event That Encourages Citizens To Vote

National Voter Registration Day is an annual event in the United States of America (USA) that is observed on the fourth Tuesday of September. This year, National Voter Registration Day 2024 will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 24. The day is a nonpartisan civic holiday in the US which aims to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities and celebrate democracy. National Voter Registration Day encourages volunteers and organisations to promote voter registration and provide information on how to register. US Presidential Elections 2024: Kamala Harris Accepts CNN Invitation to Second Debate, Urges Donald Trump to Join.

National Voter Registration Day 2024 Date in the United States

As mentioned above, National Voter Registration Day is observed on the fourth Tuesday of September. National Voter Registration Day 2024 date falls on September 24.

National Voter Registration Day History

As per records, the first National Voter Registration Day was marked on September 25, 2012 with the help of about 2000 civic organizations around the country. Many celebrity actors and musicians added their voices to the thousands of volunteers to encourage voter registration. By 2022, the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), the National Association of State Election Directors (NASED), the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), and the National Association of Election Officials (The Election Center) had endorsed National Voter Registration Day.

National Voter Registration Day Significance

National Voter Registration Day holds great significance as the day aims to ensure that everyone across the US eligible to vote is registered, especially young people, minorities, and those who have recently moved or turned 18. The day also focuses on updating voter registrations for those who may have changed their address, name, or party affiliation. National Voter Registration Day has received several US presidential proclamations and agreed by unanimous consent in the US Senate.

National Voter Registration Day was established to encourage eligible citizens to register to vote and to raise awareness about the importance of participating in elections. So, do cast your vote after giving a good thought.

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