April 28th is National Preregistration Day, a day of action that helps the next generation get ready to vote.
That’s 4 million potential voters.
Let elected officials know that the new wave of voters is coming!
Get Registration Reminders
Every state is different. Many states let teens over 16 preregister to vote. We make it simple to figure out how. Sign up, and we’ll tell you exactly what to do and when to do it.
Drop your info in the form.
We’ll send you a plan for your state.
You grow the wave by sharing with friends
(Want to host a preregistration event? Learn how.)
What’s preregistration anyway?
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Simply: Your voter registration is saved. When you preregister at 16 or 17, your information is securely stored by your state and will automatically activate when you turn 18. (Automation varies by state)
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States that allow preregistration at age 16:
California
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
North Carolina
Oregon
Virginia
Washington
Utah
States that allow preregistration at age 17:
Delaware
Iowa
Nevada
New Jersey
West Virginia
States with special age-based rules:
Alaska
Colorado
Georgia
Missouri
Oklahoma
Texas
States that allow registration if you’ll be 18 by the next electionAlabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Mexico
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wyoming
States with no voter registration requiredNorth Dakota
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Yes! Once you reach voting age, your preregistration converts into a full voter registration so you are ready to vote in the next election you are eligible for. (Automation varies by state.)
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Rent keeps rising. College is expensive. AI is changing the job market. Your future is already being decided. Preregistering is how you start having a say in it.
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Signing up for reminders means you will get important election dates, opportunities to take civic action, and ways to stay engaged.
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Educators, parents and guardians, nonprofits, and community groups can help spread the word about NPD on April 28th.
Bring NPD to Your Community
By creating a movement among teens to preregister, we strengthen civic participation together and support the generation ready to shape the future.
Make preregistration simple, visible, and easy to act on. Download resources from our toolkit, including social graphics, email templates, info sheets, and more!
Share with your network using #NationalPreregistrationDay
Bring NPD into your school or community.
“Preregister to vote and help us build the numbers to let people in power know the next generation of voters is coming.”
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