Election season is coming up and that means it is time to use your voice through voting to make a change in democracy! There are many elections coming up Tuesday, November 3rd this year that will be important for the future of the country and the state of the world during the COVID-19 pandemic. The most important thing to do after reading this article is to register to vote as if you are not registered you can not participate in voting in the upcoming election.
Who Can Vote:
Citizens of the United States who meet individual state residency requirements are eligible to vote after their 18th birthday. Felony convictions may impact the right of an individual to vote depending on state residency.
How to Register:
Visit https://vote.gov/ and follow the easy steps to get registered in your state! Here are some important deadlines for Mississippi State University students to remember when registering ● Florida residents by October 5th
● Mississippi residents by October 5th
● Arkansas residents by October 5th
● Texas by October 5th
● Louisiana residents by October 13th
● Alabama residents by October 19th
Happy Voting!
~Lucy Meehan