Arizonans urged to act as part of National Voter Registration Day push

PHOENIX — State and U.S. politicians and celebrities took to social media Tuesday to encourage Americans to act on National Voter Registration Day.

Arizonans have until Oct. 5 — less than two weeks — to register and be eligible for the Nov. 3 general election.

Early voting begins Oct. 7, which is also the same day counties will start sending out mail-in ballots.

Registered voters who aren’t on Arizona’s permanent early voting list can request a mail-in ballot by Oct. 23.

The Arizona Secretary of State’s Office says early ballots should be put in the mail by Oct. 27. They won’t be counted unless they are received at the county election office by 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Don’t trust the mail? Early ballots can also be submitted at secure drop boxes or polling locations, either during the early voting period or on Election Day.

Visit Arizona.Vote for information on how to register and to check that your voting status and address on record is correct.

Secretary of State Katie Hobbs was among the Arizona politicians who tweeted in support of National Voter Registration Day.

It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Visit https://t.co/fUw8UPL6Yk to register to vote or update your voter registration. pic.twitter.com/d3nsjLGMXY

— Secretary Katie Hobbs (@SecretaryHobbs) September 22, 2020

So did the rivals in Arizona’s hotly contested U.S. Senate race, Republican incumbent Martha McSally and Democratic challenger Mark Kelly.

Voting is the most important thing we can do in November. We have to make our voice heard and reject the Democrats socialist agenda. #VoterRegistrationDay
 
Update your voter registration or register for the first time here: https://t.co/kP6LxEvFwU

— Martha McSally for U.S. Senate (@MarthaMcSally) September 22, 2020

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Voting is our duty as Americans, so make sure you’re registered and ready to vote in this election. Take a few minutes and head to https://t.co/20w58Bx9ha today. pic.twitter.com/AfKwTNEyVk

— Captain Mark Kelly (@CaptMarkKelly) September 22, 2020

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego also participated.

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Everyone, including young ppl who will turn 18 before Election Day, must be #VoteReady before the registration deadline of October 5th. Do not underestimate your power. Claim your voice- for your future, for your community & for democracy. pic.twitter.com/RFGO3hbfQI

— Mayor Kate Gallego (@MayorGallego) September 22, 2020

It wasn’t just the political class who took part.

Some of Arizona’s pro sports teams chimed in, too.

Your voice matters. Make your voice heard.#NationalVoterRegistrationDay x #NFLVotes

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) September 22, 2020

Help create the future you want! #VoteReady pic.twitter.com/JtbG715G14

— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) September 22, 2020

VOTE. 🇺🇸https://t.co/So4Z58C59g pic.twitter.com/AekJxN7UAb

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) September 21, 2020

If that’s not enough star power, Ryan Reynolds, Bruce Springsteen and Demi Lovato were among those who reached out to their fans.

It’s National Voter Registration Day! To register, go to https://t.co/OqVlrf5a5X – takes only two min. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 22, 2020

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Check your registration status and get vote ready at https://t.co/h06awnLaL9 pic.twitter.com/Kgi01MaZsJ

— Bruce Springsteen (@springsteen) September 22, 2020

It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay 🎉🗳🇺🇸❤️ It’ll take less than 2 minutes. Register RIGHT NOW at https://t.co/wQZPhWIRb8 pic.twitter.com/rjmdyGzYdj

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) September 22, 2020

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