Political players such as Tim Kaine, Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton, came out on National Voter Registration Day to encourage Americans to register to vote before the Nov. 8 general presidential election.
The last day to register to vote in time for the November election is Oct. 11. College students have the option of registering to vote in their college towns or, if they are registered to vote in their hometown, can file for an absentee ballot if they are unable to travel to their polling place. The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is the Tuesday before Election Day, Nov. 1.
At Shippensburg University on Sept. 26, student organizations such as Ship Votes held activities to celebrate voter registration day by handing out cotton candy outside of SU’s Ezra Lehman Library. Ship Votes assisted students in the voter registration and absentee ballot application process. SU student representatives have also been campaigning throughout campus for students to register, since the beginning of the semester.
In a press call held in conjunction with Hillary’s presidential campaign, Chelsea Clinton said students should take the time to register in order to protect the issues they feel passionate about.
“Voting is very personal — you should be voting to support the issues and values you believe in,” Chelsea said.
Chelsea said she encourages students who feel especially frustrated to consider running for office to see what they are able to accomplish at different levels of government.
Anyone with additional questions about the registration process can visit the Ship Votes table set up in SU’s Ceddia Union Building every Thursday and Friday or go to everyone.votespa.com
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