Update Your Voter Mail Form: EAC Seeks Public Input Now
Published Date: 3/4/2025
Notice
Summary
The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is updating the National Mail Voter Registration Form, which helps U.S. citizens register to vote or update their info by mail. They’re asking for public feedback before sending the form for official approval. This update affects voters nationwide and aims to keep the registration process smooth and easy, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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National Mail Voter Registration Update
The Election Assistance Commission is updating the National Mail Voter Registration Form used by U.S. citizens to register to vote or to update name, address, or party information by mail. The EAC is seeking public comment before sending the revised form to the Office of Management and Budget for approval, consistent with Section 9(a) of the National Voter Registration Act and Section 802 of the Help America Vote Act. The EAC says the update affects voters nationwide and is expected to keep mail registration smooth with no extra costs or delays.
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