Voter Registration Guide
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Why does the University get involved in voter registration?
Why does the University get involved in voter registration? The 1998 reauthorization
of the federal Higher Education Act includes a requirement that higher education
institutions make a "good faith effort" to make mail voter registration forms available
to all enrolled students. This federal legislation supports UCSB's long-standing
goals of engendering leadership and citizenship among students.
As a college student living away from home, where should I register?
If you will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election and are a citizen of
the United States, you may register to vote at either your college address, or your
hometown or parent's address. If you register at your hometown address and want
to vote while attending college, you must remember to request an absentee ballot
at least 30 days before the election. Check with the state election board for the
exact deadline.
How do I register to vote?
The Student Affairs Division in conjunction with Associated Students sponsors a
non-partisan voter registration drive twice a year. In addition, voter registration
forms are available year-round at various campus locations, including the Office
of Student Life and the campus Post Office. You can also initiate registration on
the California Secretary of State's Web site at
www.ss.ca.gov or on the Santa Barbara County Elections Web site at
www.sb-democracy.com.
When is it necessary to reregister to vote?
You need to reregister if you move, change your name, wish to change political party
affiliations, or if your signature has changed.
I am interested in getting involved in a political organization on campus. What is available?
There are several political organizations on campus including Campus Democrats,
College Republicans, CALPIRG and Campus Greens at UCSB. For more information you
can contact the Activities Advisor in the Office of Student Life (893-4551) or access
the Office of Student Life Web site at http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orgs
For more information about UCSB's voter registration efforts, please visit the UCSB
Voter Registration Web site at
http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/voterreg/ or call the special projects coordinator in the Office of Student Life at 893-7884.
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