The following changes to voter registration are effective immediately:
- Voters may no longer register to vote the Saturday, Sunday or Monday before an election. However, you may still register to vote at your polling place on Election day.
- Voters may no longer use a corroborating witness as proof of residence when registering to vote.
- You must reside at your address for 28 consecutive days to be eligible to vote.
- Voters registering by mail still need to send proof of residence.
- Voters are now required to sign or make their mark on the poll book before receiving a ballot. There is an exemption for voters who are unable to sign the poll book due to disability.
| - The new law eliminates straight party voting for everyone but Military and permanent overseas voters.
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*Voter Education
We ask that you help spread the word about the new regulations. The City Clerk's Office goal is for all eligible voters to be able to cast a ballot and have that ballot be counted.
Contact the City Clerk's office for more information: