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WHEN TO REGISTER:
In order to vote in any election--national, state or local--you first need to register at least 25 days before the election.
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THE FORM:
The actual registration form is only one page. You fill in basic information (e.g., your name, if you meet the requirements to vote), then sign and mail the form to your local election center.
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ABSENTEE BALLOT:
If you will not be around your polling area on Election Day (e.g., if you're away at college), you can request an absentee ballot up to a month before the election (different states have different rules). Visit one of the websites listed above to download a request, or call your local election official and ask to have one sent to you.
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AFTER YOU'RE REGISTERED:
You will know that you are officially registered when you receive an information booklet or sample ballot in the mail. These will help you understand what to do once you're in the voting booth and give you directions to your polling place (i.e., the place where you vote). The websites listed above can also help you figure out where to go to vote.
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ELECTION DAY:
On Election Day, bring a photo I.D. with you, as well as proof of residency (like a license that states your address or a letter that was recently mailed to your house).
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WHY VOTE:
Voting advocates are seriously worried about the turnout of young voters on Election Day. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in the last presidential election (2000) only 32% of eligible 18-24 year-olds voted--this means over 50% of young voters did not cast a ballot.
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