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Broward County High School Voter Registration Drive

Original title: Supervisor of Elections Kicks Off Annual High School Voter Registration Drive | Broward County Supervisor of Elections

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What this does

This initiative facilitates the voter registration process for Broward County high school students, with a specific goal of registering 12,000 new voters during the month of April.

Who is mentioned in the record

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High school students in Broward County

Students have the opportunity to register or pre-register to vote through school-based events.

Broward County Public Schools

The school district is partnering with the Supervisor of Elections to host registration events at approximately 40 campuses.

What changed

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Summary

The Broward County Supervisor of Elections is launching a month-long voter registration initiative in local high schools throughout April 2023. The program aims to register 12,000 students and provides assistance to eligible 16, 17, and 18-year-olds.

Key Facts

  • The voter registration drive runs from April 1 to April 30, 2023.
  • The program aims to register at least 12,000 students during the school year.
  • Election officials will visit approximately 40 Broward County high schools.
  • Students aged 16 and 17 are eligible to pre-register to vote under Florida law.
  • Students aged 18 are eligible to register if they are U.S. citizens and have no felony convictions without restored rights.
  • The Supervisor of Elections will provide an award to schools with the highest number of registered students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can 16-year-olds register to vote in Broward County?
Yes, Florida law permits eligible students who are 16 and 17 years of age to .
What are the requirements for an 18-year-old student to register?
They must be a U.S. citizen and have no felony convictions without their rights being restored.

Why It Matters

This initiative facilitates the voter registration process for Broward County high school students, with a specific goal of registering 12,000 new voters during the month of April.

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Connected Entities

organizationBroward County Supervisor of ElectionsThe government office organizing the registration drive.Map →
personIvan CastroPublic Information Specialist and contact person for the drive.Map →
organizationBroward County Public SchoolsPartner organization facilitating access to high schools.Map →
other16Minimum age for pre-registration.Map →

Sources

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browardvotes.gov

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