Voter Registration in the 21st Century

Voter registration modernization has the ability to increase voter registration rates, improve accuracy in our voter rolls, and save money. Unfortunately, New Jersey still relies heavily on paper forms. Recently, Governor Christie once again vetoed legislation aimed to improve voter registration.

Join us Saturday, October 8, 9 am - 1:30 pm at Rider University to learn how online voter registration and automatic voter registration have been working in other states and the benefits of implementing them here.

The day will feature two panel discussions of voting experts engaging in an in-depth exploration of voter registration modernization. Staff from the Brennan Center for Justice will explain these technologies and New Jersey experts will talk about how these updates can improve voter outreach and engagement.

Speakers include:

• Staff from the Brennan Center for Justice, national experts on voter registration modernization
  
• Elizabeth Matto, Director, Youth Politicial Participation Program, Eagleton Institute of Politics, Rutgers University
• Mary Ciccone, Managing Attorney, Disability Rights New Jersey
• Analilia Mejia, Executive Director, New Jersey Working Families
  

After lunch there will be a training session to help participants learn how to gain public and political support for these policies.

Registration is $25 until September 30. A late fee applies after that date. Registration and coffee begin at 9 am and the program begins at 9:30. Lunch will be served. There are a limited number of free seats available for students. Students must RSVP to jburns@lwvnj.org.