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AZ, AR, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, MT, OH -- Voter Registration Deadline is Today!
Written by Denisha DeLane
Saturday, 04 October 2008
As the Nov. 4th election day nears, a number of voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. If you reside in, or have family in the following states (AZ, AR, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, MT, OH, TN, TX) get yourself registered today...your friends and family too!
Special Note, some states allow in person registration beyond the mail in postmark deadline:
Nevada: Sat., Oct. 4 (or in person until Oct. 14)
Washington: Sat, Oct. 4 (or until Mon, Oct. 20 in person)
Friday, Oct. 10- Idaho, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
Specifically, we're asking you to do (3) things.
1)Click here and complete the voter registration application...you don't want to wake up in the morning wishing you didn't forget!
2) Forward this article to your email list, and/or list-serves you are a member of. If we collectively remind people, the message of civic engagement and voter participation can go further than we can imagine.
3) Make plans this election day to meet your friends and family at the polls. We hook up at movies, clubs, and favorite restaurants - why not the polls? Do your part and make plans today
Founded in 2005, Revive the Vote believes in the capacity building of marginalized neighborhoods to create a sustainable movement. Guided by our mission we are committed to empowering urban communities to realize their collective strength through increased civic engagement.
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1. to activate, set in motion, or take up again; renew. 2. to restore to life or consciousness. 3. to make operative or valid again. 4. to bring back into notice, use, or currency. 5. to quicken or renew in the mind; bring back