Voter Registration Purges
Voter purging is when a registered voter is removed from the voter registration list where they vote. It keeps the voter registration lists up to date.
In Vermont, for example, if you don't vote in 2 consecutive general elections, then your name is removed aka purged from that voter registration list.
I've been voting in Vermont for decades. This is the first time I remember my voter registration being purged. I've missed elections in the past, but never that I recall purged because of it. I re-registered online.
This is a Very Important election year.
Please, make sure you are properly registered to vote.
I haven’t heard of the purging of voter registration lists happening here. Hope not anyway!
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteCanada not having purges makes sense.
Unless a person moves away or dies, purging makes zero sense.
The Republicans are hoping you didn't notice until it was too late.
ReplyDeleteBill,
DeleteThat can work for both sides.
Some of the things being attributed to both parties has entered the comedy stage. I read a headline that says a hurricane was manipulated to wipe out the areas where there are the most Republicans.
It's happening in a number of states. I'm glad you found out in time to reregister. Check again before you vote!
ReplyDeleteLiz,
DeleteThe registration website cautions to make sure the city clerk has entered your voter registration online that you make. I will check tomorrow what the process is.
I find just the thought of being purged from voter's lists abhorrent and beyond unbelievable. So much about the political process between the way the US does things and Canada defies logic.
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteThe reasoning behind purging voters who are alive and well is an example of why folks need to be diligent about what legislators are up to.