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Voter registration script

A voter registration script helps volunteers ask people if they are registered and help them sign up. Use it at tables, events, and doors.

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The script

Change the parts in [BRACKETS] for your race. Read it once, then talk like a neighbor.

  1. Start friendly

    Hi! Are you registered to vote at your current address?

  2. If yes

    Great! Have you moved since the last election? If you have, you'll need to update it.

  3. If no or not sure

    It only takes a few minutes. I can help you do it right now.

  4. Check eligibility

    To register here, you need to be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 by election day, and live in [STATE]. Does that sound like you?

  5. Help them sign up

    You can sign up on this form, or online at [STATE REGISTRATION LINK].

  6. Share the deadline

    The deadline to register for this election is [DATE].

  7. Close

    Thanks for registering! Election day is [DATE]. Can I get your email to send you a reminder?

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Tips that make it work

  • Rules and deadlines differ by state. Check your state's election office before your shift.
  • Never tell someone who to vote for while you help them register, if your group is nonpartisan.
  • Turn in completed forms on time. Most states set a deadline for this.
  • Bring extra pens and a clipboard. Clipboards make tables feel official.
  • Stand in front of the table, not behind it.

What to say when people push back

Common responses and what to say
They sayYou say
"I'm already registered."Great! Has your address changed since you registered?
"I don't have time."It takes about three minutes. I can also give you the link to do it later.
"My vote doesn't matter."Local races are often won by a few hundred votes. Your vote counts most there.
"I'm not sure I'm eligible."Check the rules at [STATE ELECTION OFFICE LINK]. I can't tell you for sure, but they can.

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Voter registration script questions

What is a voter registration drive?

It is an organized effort to help eligible people register to vote, usually at tables, events, or doors.

Do voter registration rules differ by state?

Yes. Deadlines, ID rules, and rules for groups that collect forms all differ by state. Check your state election office first.

Can a campaign run a registration drive?

Yes, in most states. Some states require training or registration for groups that collect forms.

What should volunteers bring?

Blank forms, pens, clipboards, a sign, and the state's registration deadline written down.

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