Kamala Harris Calls for Action on National Voter Registration Day
Washington, D.C. – Vice President Kamala Harris is urging Americans to take part in a National Day of Action on Voting Rights as part of National Voter Registration Day. In a post shared on social media at 12:55 PM on September 17, 2024, Harris encouraged citizens to ensure their voter registration status is up to date and to remind friends and family to do the same.
The Vice President’s tweet emphasized the importance of civic participation, with a link directing users to check their registration status through the official voting resource website, Vote.gov. Her message is part of a broader push by the Biden-Harris administration to strengthen voter engagement and protect the right to vote ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
To mark National Voter Registration Day, we are holding a National Day of Action on Voting Rights.
Join me by checking your voter registration status at https://t.co/VtCvlleQL3 — and remind your friends and family to do the same. pic.twitter.com/6JeR3tcd8m
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 17, 2024
The tweet, which had garnered over 124,000 views within hours of its posting, aligns with ongoing efforts to expand access to voting, particularly for marginalized communities. National Voter Registration Day, held annually, plays a significant role in these initiatives, serving as a reminder for people across the United States to ensure they are registered and prepared to vote in upcoming elections.
The National Day of Action comes at a time when voting rights have been a critical issue in American politics, with states across the country enacting or debating laws that impact how and when citizens can vote. The Biden administration has made voting rights a key pillar of its platform, consistently advocating for federal legislation to safeguard access to the ballot box.
As the 2024 election season heats up, Harris’s call to action is likely to resonate with supporters of voting rights, aiming to boost voter turnout and participation in the democratic process.
