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October 19th 2009
Mandatory Voting? Automatic Registration? How Un-American!
Huffington Post

President of Air America Media, Mark Green, explains why Instant Runoff Voting, Automatic Registration and Mandatory Voting are not only important but could lead to a more democratic society.

September 30th 2009
Can a 17-year-old register to vote? It depends
Ventura County Star

"Most Californians register to vote not because a political cause has touched their heart, but rather because they checked a box on a form at the Department of Motor Vehicles when they received or renewed their driver�s license."

September 27th 2009
Giving teens a civic voice
The Fayetteville Observer

In January, North Carolina will become the third state to implement FairVote-endorsed youth preregistration.

September 8th 2009
Give voters final say on vacancies
Politico

The two legislators proposing a constitutional amendment mandating elections to fill Senate vacancies make their case in the pages of Politico.



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	Same Day Voter Registration Act of 2005 On February 1st, Representative Martin Sabo introduced the Same Day Voter Registration Act of 2005. This act requires that all states allow for same day voter registration. In the 1996 and 2000 presidential election, the six same day registration states had a voter turnout of 61% compared to 51% turnout for the other 44 states. Passing this bill will significantly increase voter participation in American democracy. Read H.R. 496 There are currently 14 cosponsors. To support this piece of legislation please contact your Congressperson.	Recent Articles October 19th 2009 Mandatory Voting? Automatic Registration? How Un-American! Huffington Post President of Air America Media, Mark Green, explains why Instant Runoff Voting, Automatic Registration and Mandatory Voting are not only important but could lead to a more democratic society. September 30th 2009 Can a 17-year-old register to vote? It depends Ventura County Star "Most Californians register to vote not because a political cause has touched their heart, but rather because they checked a box on a form at the Department of Motor Vehicles when they received or renewed their driver�s license." September 27th 2009 Giving teens a civic voice The Fayetteville Observer In January, North Carolina will become the third state to implement FairVote-endorsed youth preregistration. September 8th 2009 Give voters final say on vacancies Politico The two legislators proposing a constitutional amendment mandating elections to fill Senate vacancies make their case in the pages of Politico.