September 27 is National Voter Registration Day

September 27 is National Voter Registration Day

On September 27, 2016, Americans will celebrate National Voter Registration Day with a massive 50-state effort to register voters before Election Day this November.

As a non-partisan unofficial national holiday, National Voter Registration Day counts on thousands of partners and volunteers across the political spectrum. Started in 2012 for the presidential election, National Voter Registration Day is designed to create an annual moment when the entire nation focuses on registering Americans to exercise their most basic right—the right to vote.

“I want to give the members of my community the opportunity to register to vote and learn how to exercise that right,” said Quentin Love, Founder and CEO of Love Foundation. “Many people in my community don’t think their vote counts or are discouraged by the choices, and they don’t vote. They don’t think elected officials understand or respect their needs. Unfortunately, not voting and not engaging with elected officials only perpetuates the issue,” said Love. “The best way to get the attention of elected officials is to show up to vote. Show them they need to take our votes, our voices, seriously.”

With a historic presidential election approaching, every eligible American voter should

exercise his or her right to be heard at the ballot box next year, and National Voter Registration Day is the right place to start by getting registered. That is why communities across the country are planning to use National Voter Registration Day to increase voter participation.

WHEN: National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Noon to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Turkey Chop Gourmet Grill

3506 W Chicago Avenue

Chicago, IL 60651

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