National Voter Registration Day: How to register to vote in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky

Emily DeLetter, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Tuesday, Sept. 20 is National Voter Registration Day, the nationwide effort to get Americans to register to vote ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

The nonpartisan civic holiday was first observed in 2012, and it aims to create awareness around voter registration for those who may not otherwise do it.

President Joe Biden gave a proclamation from the White House on Monday, calling the right to vote the "foundation of our democracy," and he asked all eligible Americans to make sure their voter registration is up to date and for them to encourage friends, family and neighbors to do the same.

If you're looking to register to vote, look no further. Here's how to make sure your voice is heard this November.

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How to register to vote in Ohio

You can register to vote in Ohio either online or by mail. In order to vote in the Nov. 8 general election, you must register to vote by Oct. 11.

Here's what you need to register online:

  • An Ohio driver's license or Ohio identification card number.

  • Name.

  • Date of birth.

  • Address.

  • Last four digits of your Social Security number.

If you do not have any part of the required information, you must update that through Ohio Secretary of State's website, which has a form you can fill out. Once that is complete, you then must sign and send it to your local county board of elections.

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To register by mail, you can either fill out the Ohio Voter Registration form, or use the National Mail Voter Registration form. You can also ask your local county board of elections or the Secretary of State's office to mail you a voter registration form.

How to register to vote in Kentucky

Kentucky's deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election is also Oct. 11.

You can register to vote online or in person. To register by mail, you need a voter registration card, which you can get by completing a form either by hand or online and then mailing it to the Kentucky State Board of Elections.

Here are the requirements you must meet in order to vote in Kentucky:

  • U.S. citizen

  • Current Kentucky resident.

  • At least 18 years old on or before the next general election.

  • Not a convicted felon, or if convicted of a felony, have the right to vote restored following an expungement, executive pardon or executive order.

  • Not been judged incompetent in a Kentucky court of law.

  • Not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky.

You also need your Social Security number, date of birth and address.

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How to register to vote in Indiana

Indiana offers options to register to vote online, by mail or in person. The deadline to participate in the upcoming general election is Oct. 11.

Here are the qualifications you must meet in order to register to vote:

  • Have a valid Indiana driver's license or Indiana state identification card.

  • U.S. citizen.

  • At least 18 years old on or before the next general, municipal or special election.

  • Have lived in your precinct for at least 30 days before the next general, municipal or special election.

  • Not currently imprisoned or convicted of a crime.

You also need your name and driver's license or identification card number.

If you prefer to register to vote in person, you can either visit your local county voter registration office or visit the Indiana Election Division in Indianapolis.

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: How to register to vote in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky