The Office of Government and Community Relations wants to remind members of the Washington University community that the voter registration deadline is approaching. To be eligible to vote in Missouri’s upcoming November election, you must be registered by Wednesday, October 11, 2006. Election Day is Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
All members of the Washington University community are encouraged to register and vote in the upcoming election.
In addition to State and Federal candidate elections, four Missouri constitutional amendments and one statutory measure will be on the ballot. We know that several of these issues are of great interest to the University community, and you may wish to read more about them at the following link: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/2006ballot/default.asp#general
To register to vote in Missouri, you must:
• be a citizen of the United States
• be a resident of Missouri (new residents may register immediately, but proof of residency is required).
• provide proof of residency, which includes a copy of an appropriate I.D., such as a current photo I.D., or a current utility bill, bank statement,paycheck or other official document that shows your name and address.
• register at least 28 days prior to the election (registration forms must be postmarked by October 11, 2006; in-person registrations must also be completed by October 11, 2006)
• be at least 17-1/2 years of age (you must be 18 by November 7, 2006)
•not be on probation or parole after conviction of a felony
TO REGISTER BY MAIL:
You may pick up a Missouri voter registration form at the following locations:
DANFORTH CAMPUS:
• Mallinckrodt Information Desk
• Office of Student Activities, Garden Level of the Women’s Building
• The South Forty, Reception Desk, Lien House
• The Village, Reception Desk, Village House
MEDICAL SCHOOL:
•The Medical School Library
• Room 100, McDonnell Sciences Building
You may also request a voter registration form with mailing instructions by downloading from http://www.stlouisco.com/elections/VOTER_REG_APP.pdf
After completing the voter registration form, send it to the appropriate election authority office. If you live in St. Louis County, mail your completed form to:
12 Sunnen Drive, Suite 126
Maplewood, Missouri 63143
(PHONE) 314-615-1800 (FAX) 314-615-1999
If you live in the City of St. Louis, mail your form to:
300 N. Tucker
St. Louis, Missouri 63101
(PHONE) 314-622-4336 (FAX) 314-622-3567
You may also register to vote in person at:
• Any local library
• The office of the local election authority — Local Election Authority contact information (http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/countyclerks.asp)
• At any Department of Motor Vehicles office, or state agency which provides a service to the public.
For additional information on voter registration, contact: http://www.sos.mo.gov/elections/s_default.asp?id=voting
If you plan to register and/or vote in Illinois, please go to http://www.elections.state.il.us/VotingInformation/welcome.aspx
Remember, the deadline to register for the upcoming November 7 election is Wednesday, October 11.