AB 1436 Allows Election Day Voter Registration

January 4, 2012 (SACRAMENTO) – Today Assembly Member Mike Feuer introduced legislation allowing would-be voters to register on Election Day.  Currently, voters must register at least 15 days prior to the next election.

“By allowing people who want to vote to register on Election Day, this legislation would enable every eligible Californian to determine who speaks for them in Washington, Sacramento and their home towns.  Throughout the world we are witnessing an unprecedented thirst for democracy.  We should honor that spirit by fostering civic engagement here in California,” said Feuer.

In California, voter affidavits must be hand-delivered or postmarked to a county elections office at least 15 days before the election (but not including Election Day). Exceptions are made for people who become U.S. citizens 7-14 days before Election Day. These individuals are allowed to register and vote up to 7 days prior to the election.

Currently, ten states allow some form of Election Day voting, including Connecticut, Idaho, Minnesota and Wisconsin. In California, voter affidavits must be hand-delivered or postmarked to a county elections office at least 15 days before the election (but not including Election Day). Exceptions are made for people who become U.S. citizens 7-14 days before Election Day. These individuals are allowed to register and vote up to 7 days prior to the election.

Contact: Arianna Smith, 916-319-2042