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HC How To: Register to Vote!

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Gabrielle Cohen Student Contributor, Johns Hopkins University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at JHU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Today is National Voter Registration Day!

Many of our readers, and many of us on the team at HC weren’t old enough to vote in the last Presidential Election but this year we can! 

It’s important to take the time to learn everything you can about each candidate and what they stand for. The issues they care about and enforce legislation on impact us, especially as women.

To get better informed we’ve provided some information as well as links and videos on how to register to vote!

What do I need to have?

  • An American Citizenship
  • Proof that you live in the state. Voter registration centers will ask you for proof of your address either by a utility bill, government documents, bank statements, or paychecks with your address. 

When is the deadline to register?

  • Check your state’s election websites ASAP! Some deadlines close up to 40 days before whereas others, in states such as New Hampshire or Iowa you can register up to the day of!

Read the rest of this HC article on what to bring when you vote, where to vote and how to register for a political party: http://www.hercampus.com/career/how-register-vote-2012-election?page=3

Who am I voting for? 

Barack Obama (POTUS & Democrat Nominee): http://www.barackobama.com/splash/choice?

Mitt Romney (Republican Nominee): http://www.mittromney.com/forms/welcome-0 

 

Want more information?

Head over to Her Campus’ election hub for up to date information and surveys of collegiettes and the issues we care about! http://www.hercampus.com/election-2012

And check out Rachel Zoe for OurTime.org on the importance of voting! 

Gabrielle Cohen is an international studies major in the class of 2013 at The Johns Hopkins University. Born and raised in New England suburbia, she is the founder of Her Campus Johns Hopkins and is a member of Phi Mu. In the fall of 2011, she studied in Rome, Italy before returing to Hopkins! Follow her on Twitter at @gabrielleeanna!