Today, September 17, 2024, is National Voter Registration Day. This Day is dedicated to getting every eligible American registered to vote ahead of the various state deadlines.
Somehow, it’s been four years since a once-in-a-century pandemic and a hotly contested presidential election combined to drive unprecedented rates of voter registration, with 2020’s National Voter Registration Day seeing a record 1.5 million Americans get registered to vote. And like a hazy dream, the years since 2020 have felt both like forever ago and just yesterday.
To say a lot has happened since 2020 would be an understatement. States across the country have signed a slew of new voting measures into law, many Americans have relocated for new jobs or to take advantage of work-from-home policies, and over 16 million young Americans have turned 18 and become eligible to vote.
In short, life happened after 2020. So, as the country prepares to head back to the polls in 2024, this year’s National Voter Registration Day represents a crucial opportunity for us, as Cardinals, to make our voices heard. Click here to register to vote. Cardinals Count!
