VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
In compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, Strayer University provides the following information on registering to vote. This information applies only to Strayer University students who are citizens of the United States. Information is provided in detail for the following states in which Strayer University has physical campuses. Click on a link below or scroll down for more information.
- Alabama
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Virginia
Information on registering to vote in other states may be found at the following websites:
www.fec.gov
www.declareyourself.com
www.rockthevote.com
www.vote411.org
In addition, most states allow registration using the national voter registration form developed by the Federal Election Commission. This form, which contains mailing instructions and voter registration deadlines for the District of Columbia and all 50 states, may be found at the following website:
http://www.fec.gov/votregis/pdf/nvra.pdf
Strayer University does not endorse any political party or candidate for political office.
ALABAMA
Office of the Secretary of State, Elections Division
http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/
Phone: (334) 242-7210
When is the next election?
January 29, 2008: Special General Election / State House District 12
February 5, 2008: Presidential Preference Primary Election
June 3, 2008: Primary Election
July 15, 2008: Primary Runoff Election
November 4, 2008: General Election
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, AL resident and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements.
To register, print out a form from the Alabama Secretary of State website at:
http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/vr/vr-b.htm
and mail it to either your County Board of Voter Registration or to the Secretary of State Office at:
Office of the Secretary of State
Elections Division
PO Box 5616
Montgomery, AL 36103
Additional information regarding voter qualifications along with voter deadlines and other ways to obtain a voter registration application can be found at:
http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/vr/vr-a.htm
What is the deadline to register to vote?
Voter registration is closed ten days prior to the election.
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
Call your County Board of Registrars. Phone numbers for the Board of Registrar’s can be found on the third page of the registration form at : http://www.sos.state.al.us/downloads/election/vr/nvra-2.pdf
You can also call the Secretary of State’s office at 1-800-274-VOTE (8683).
Additional Voter Information
Go to http://www.sos.state.al.us/election/vr/vr-a.htm for additional information regarding voter information.
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DELAWARE
Commissioner of Elections
Website: http://elections.delaware.gov/
Phone: 302-739-4277
When is the next election?
The Presidential Primary Election will be held on February 5, 2008. The State Primary Election will be held on September 9, 2008. The General Election will be held on November 4, 2008.
Please go to: http://elections.delaware.gov/
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a Delaware resident (proof required), mentally competent and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements. You may register to vote via mail, Internet, in person. Please go to the site below for additional information on how to register: http://elections.delaware.gov/services/voter/eligibility.shtml
Another method of registering is online see our home page: http://elections.delaware.gov/
What is the deadline to register to vote?
Please see our Web site for all election deadlines: http://elections.delaware.gov/events.shtml
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
http://pollingplace.delaware.gov/
You can find out if you are registered to vote by contacting your county Dept. of Elections or the Commissioner of Elections office. To be eligible to vote in the State of Delaware, you must be:
- United States Citizen
- Resident of Delaware (proof required)
- 18 years of age
- Mentally competent
For more information on voting in Delaware visit the website listed below:
http://elections.delaware.gov/
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics
http://www.dcboee.org
Phone: (202) 727-2525
When is the next election?
The Presidential Preference Primary will be held on February 12, 2008. Congressional and Council Primary Elections will be held on September 9, 2008. The Presidential General Election will be held on November 4, 2008.
Information regarding absentee voting can be found at the link listed below:
http://www.dcboee.org/
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a DC resident and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements. To register, print out a form from the DCBOEE website at:
http://www.dcboee.org/pdf_files/Mail_VRForm_HAVA2003.pdf and mail it to DCBOEE at:
441 4th Street NW
Room 250-North
Washington, D.C. 20001
What is the deadline to register to vote?
The registration form must be postmarked by 30 days prior to the election in order to be eligible to vote.
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
To check your voter registration visit the DCBOEE website at:
http://www.dcboee.org/voterreg/vic_step1.asp
Call the DCBOEE office at (202) 727-2525.
FLORIDA
Florida Department of State, Division of Elections
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/RegToVote/regform.shtml
Phone: (850) 245-6200
In order to register to vote, a person must:
- Be a citizen of the United States of America.
- Be a Florida resident.
- Be 18 years old (you may pre-register if you are 17).
- Not now be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state.
- Not have been convicted of a felony without your civil rights having been restored.
- Register in accordance with the Florida Election Code.
When is the next election?
The Presidential Preference Primary Election will be held on January 29, 2008. The Primary Election will be held on August 26, 2008. The General Election will be held on November 4, 2008. Information on county and municipal elections can be found at:
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/online/elecdate.shtml.
How do I register to vote?
If you are a citizen of the United States of America, a Florida resident, 18 years old (you may pre-register if you are 17), not now adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state, not have been convicted of a felony without your civil rights having been restored, you can complete a voter registration application. Sign it and return it to your local supervisor of election. You can locate your county supervisor of elections at the following Web site: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/county/index.shtml and click on the link to your county.
You can apply to register to vote at any time. However, to vote in an election, you must be registered in the state by the book closing date, which is normally the 29th day before an election.
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
Call your county supervisor of election office for more information. You can locate your county registration office at the following website:
http://election.dos.state.fl.us/county/index.shtml and click on the link to your county.
GEORGIA
Georgia Secretary of State, Elections Division
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/
Phone: (404) 656-2871
When the next election?
The Presidential Preference Primary Election / Special Election will be held on February 5, 2008. The General Primary / Special Election will be held on July 15, 2008. The Primary Runoff / Special Runoff will be held on August 5, 2008.
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a Georgia resident and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements.
Voter registration is done at the county level. Call your county registrar to find out how to register to vote.
You can locate your county registrar’s office at the following website:
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/elections/voter_information/2000_voter_info.asp
You can also download and print a Voter Registration Form from the Georgia Secretary of State website at:
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/voter_registration/voter_reg_app.htm
and mail it to the address indicated on the website.
What is the deadline to register to vote?
Voter Registration deadlines regarding the special elections held in 2008 can be found at the link below:
http://sos.georgia.gov/elections/elections_events.htm
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
Call your county registration office for more information. You can locate your county registration office at the following website:
http://www.sos.state.ga.us/elections/elections/voter_information/2000_voter_info.asp
KENTUCKY
Kentucky State Board of Elections
http://www.elect.ky.gov
Phone: (502) 573-7100
When is the next election?
The next primary election will be held on May 20, 2008.
Please see the KY 2008 Election Calendar at:
http://elect.ky.gov/NR/exeres/D96C5DC4-E2D0-4BBD-B3FF-1731E752CFCB,frameless.htm?NRMODE=Published
How do I register to vote?
To register you must:
- be a U.S. Citizen and a Kentucky resident for at least 28 days
- be at least 18 years old by the date of the next general election (if you will be 18 by the November general election, you are eligible to vote in the prior May primary election)
- not be a convicted felon or, if convicted of a felony offense, you must have had your civil rights restored. Contact your local parole office to obtain an application for restoration of civil rights
- not have been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law
- not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky
- Obtain a copy of the Voter Registration card at: http://elect.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/C4DBB006-4E58-402C-873C-532563A53AA6/0/registrationcard.pdf
- Please mail the completed voter registration card to your local county clerk.
- Or, register in person at any of the following locations:
- County Clerks Office
- Driver's license office, if applicable
- K-TAP
- Food Stamp
- Medicaid
- WIC, and state-funded offices serving those with disabilities, if you are a client of these offices
- Armed forces recruitment offices, if applicable
- High schools, if you are a student or staff member
Please visit the Voter Information Guide for more information regarding KY voter registration:
http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/infoguide.htm
What is the deadline to register to vote in the Primary Elections?
April 21, 2008
The completed voter registration card must be mailed or returned at least 28 days prior to the election.
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
The KY Voter Information Center can provide information on voter registration status, polling place and legislators. Please visit their website at:
https://cdcbp.ky.gov/VICWeb/index.jsp
or contact your county clerks office for more information. You can locate your county clerk's office at the following website: http://elect.ky.gov/countyclerks.htm
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MARYLAND
Maryland State Board of Elections
http://www.elections.state.md.us/
Phone: (410) 269-2840 OR (800) 222-8683
Qualifications to Register to Vote:
To register to vote in Maryland, you must:
· Be a U.S. citizen;
· Be a Maryland resident;
· Be at least 18 years old by the next Election;
· Not be under guardianship for mental disability;
· Not have been convicted of buying or selling votes;
· Not have been convicted more than once of a crime of violence (Criminal Law Art. §14-101)
· Not have been convicted of an infamous crime (any felony or crime involving an element of deceit, fraud, or corruption) unless: (1) you have been pardoned, or (2) you have completed the court-imposed sentence* (first conviction), or (3) at least 3 years has passed since you completed the court-imposed sentence* (second or later conviction).
The court-imposed sentence includes probation, parole, community service, restitutions, and fines.
If you are not certain if you qualify contact the local board of election where you live or the State Board of Elections.
***** New legislation effective July 1, 2007 will result in an updated voter registration form. This legislation clarifies the restrictions placed on the registration of convicted criminals. If this applies please ensure when attempting to register to vote the most current form is used. Please go to http://www.elections.state.md.us/ for more information regarding the new legislation. ***********
How do I register to vote?
Voter registration applications are available at the Motor Vehicle Administration, Social Services Offices, Post Offices and Libraries. You may contact the local board of elections where you live to request an application, call the State Board of Elections at 410-269-2840 or download a voter registration application from the State Board website at www.elections.state.md.us/citizens/registration/application.html.
Once you have completed the application, send it to the local board of elections office for processing You are considered a registered voter when you receive your Voter Notification Card from your local board of elections. If you do not receive your card within three weeks after you submit your application, you should contact the local board of elections. The address and telephone numbers can be found at www.elections.state.md.us/citizens.county-boards.html.
When is the next election?
The next election is the 2008 Presidential Election. The primary election is scheduled for February 12, 2008. The general election will be held on November 4, 2008.
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NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Division of Elections
http://www.state.nj.us/oag/elections/electionshome.html
Phone: 1-877-NJVOTER
When are the next elections?
Election Dates and Deadlines can be found at the link listed below:
http://www.state.nj.us/oag/elections/electionshome.html
How do I register to vote?
You must be a United States citizen, 18 years old by the next election, and a resident of the county for 30 days before the election. You are not eligible to register to vote if you are serving a sentence or on parole or probation, as a result of a conviction of an indictable offense under state or federal law or have been adjudged mentally incompetent.
Applications for registration can be obtained from the Division of Elections in the county where you live (or from the Municipal Clerk). Contact information for the offices can be found at the link listed below:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/loc_officials_doe.html
Registration forms are also available in various State agencies and at Division of Motor Vehicle offices and can be obtained while transacting agency business. A registration form can also be downloaded from http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/voter-registration-application.html
and then mailed to the Commissioners of Registration office in the county where you reside.
The deadline to register to vote is 21 days prior to the next election.
Additional voter registration information can be found at the link below:
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/elections/vote_doe.html
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
You can contact the Commissioners of Registration office in your area to confirm whether or not you are registered. Contact information can be found at the link below:
http://www.nj.gov/oag/elections/loc_officials_doe.html
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NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina State Board of Elections
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/
Phone: (919) 733-7173
When are the next elections?
The 2008 Primary Election will be held on May 6, 2008. The 2008 General Election will be held on November 4, 2008.
Locations and times of operation of such early voting sites can be found at your county board of elections.
You can locate your county elections office at the following website:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/about/directors.asp
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a North Carolina resident and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote, in addition to other requirements. Voter registration is done at the county level. Call your county elections office to find out how to register to vote. You can locate your county elections office at the following website:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/about/directors.asp
You can also download a voter registration application at the following website:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/voterweb/voterpubs/onlineform.htm
and mail it to your county elections office. Paper copies of the voter registration form are also available from the Business Office at your campus. The addresses for Strayer campuses in the North Carolina area are listed below:
- 1812 Garner Station Boulevard, Raleigh, NC 27603
- 3200 Spring Forest Road, Suite 3214, Raleigh, NC 27616
- 4 Copley Parkway, Morrisville, NC 27560
- 8335 IBM Drive, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28262
- 9101 Kings Parade Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273
- 13620 Reese Boulevard, Huntersville, NC 28078
- 4900 Koger Boulevard, Suite 300, Greensboro, NC 27407
The deadline to register to vote is 25 days before the day of the election. Forms that are received by the county board of elections office or postmarked by the deadline are accepted as valid applications for the upcoming election. Also, agency and DMV voter registration transactions that are completed by the deadline are accepted as valid for the upcoming election. Applicants will be notified by the county board of elections of their precinct and polling place assignments.
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
In order to be eligible to vote you must sign a voter declaration attesting that:
- I am a U.S. citizen.
- I will have been a resident of North Carolina and this county for 30 days before the election.
- I will be at least 18 years old by the next general election.
- I am not registered nor will I vote in any other county or state.
- If I have been convicted of a felony, my rights of citizenship have been restored.
You can check your voter registration status on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website at the following link:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/votersearch/seimsvot.htm
You can also call your county election office for more information, which you can locate at the following website:
http://www.sboe.state.nc.us/about/directors.asp
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PENNSYLVANIA
Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/site/default.asp?votingNav=|
Phone: (717) 787-5280
When is the next election?
Please click here to see the 2008 Election calendar.
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a permanent resident of Pennsylvania for at least 30 days prior to the election and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements. Voter registration is done at the county level. Call your county elections office to find out how to register to vote. You can locate your county elections office at the following website:
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/cwp/view.asp?a=1195&q=443432&votingNav=|
You can also complete and print a voter registration form at the following website to mail to your county elections office:
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/cwp/view.asp?a=1192&q=442984
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
Call your county election office for more information. You can locate your county election office at the following website:
http://www.dos.state.pa.us/voting/cwp/view.asp?a=1195&q=443005&votingNav=|
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SOUTH CAROLINA
South Carolina State Election Commission
http://www.scvotes.org
Phone: (803) 734-9060
When is the next election?
The Republican Presidential Primary will be held on January 19, 2008. The Democratic Presidential Primary will be held on January 26, 2008.
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a South Carolina resident and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements. Voter registration is done at the county level. Call your county voter registration office to find out how to register to vote. You can locate your county voter registration office at the following website:
http://www.scvotes.org/how_to_register_absentee_voting
You can also complete and print a voter registration form at the following website to mail to your county voter registration office:
http://www.scvotes.org/files/VR_Blank_Form.pdf
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
You can check your voter registration status on the South Carolina State Election Commission website at the following link:
https://webprod.cio.sc.gov/SCSECVoterWeb/voterInformationSearch.do
You can also call your county voter registration office for more information. You can locate your county voter registration office at the following website:
http://www.scvotes.org/how_to_register_absentee_voting
Where do I find information about absentee voting?
Visit the South Carolina State Election Website at
http://www.scvotes.org
or call your county voter registration office for more information. You can locate your county voter registration office at the following website:
http://www.scvotes.org/how_to_register_absentee_voting
TENNESSEE
Tennessee Secretary of State – Elections Division
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/index.htm
Phone: (615) 741-7956
When is the next election?
Please click here for a 2007-2008 election calendar.
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a Tennessee resident and at least 18 years old on or before election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements. Voter registration is done at the county level. Call your county elections office to find out how to register to vote. You can locate your county elections office at the following website:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/county.htm
You can also complete and print a voter registration form at the following website to mail to your county elections office:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/ss-3010.pdf
If you are not a resident of Tennessee please refer to the link below:
http://www.fec.gov/votregis/pdf/nvra.pdf
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
Call your county election office for more information. You can locate your county election office at the following website:
http://www.state.tn.us/sos/election/county.htm
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VIRGINIA
Virginia State Board of Elections
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/
Phone: (804) 786-6551 OR (800) 552-9745
When is the next election?
A complete calendar of elections can be found by clicking here.
How do I register to vote?
You must be a U.S. citizen, a Virginia resident and at least 18 years old by election day to be eligible to vote in addition to other requirements. Call your local voter registration office to find out how to register to vote. You can locate your local voter registration office at the following website:
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Where_Do_I_Vote/Polling_Place_Lookup_request.asp
The applications cannot be completed on-line. Please print the application mailed to either the Voter Registration Office of their residence or to the State Board of Elections.
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/documents/VirginiaVoterRegistrationApplication.PDF
You can also go to the website listed below for additional information on deadlines for registering to vote, absentee ballot information and election dates:
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Election_Calendar_Schedule.html
Additional information regarding registering to vote can be found at:
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Voter_Information/Registering_to_Vote/Index.html#Persons
I am not sure if I am registered to vote or whether I am eligible to vote. How do I find out?
Call your local voter registration office for more information. You can locate your local voter registration office at the following website:
http://www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/Election_Information/Local_Election_Officials/Contact_gr.asp