The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area urges our fellow Plymouth voters to support Ballot Question 4, which would allow eligible voters to register or update their address at their polling place on Election Day.
Too many people get turned away over paperwork problems or an address that didn’t update in time, even though they’re otherwise fully entitled to vote. Renters and young people who may change addresses more frequently can be easily disenfranchised.
This proposition isn’t a loophole for abuse — anyone registering on Election Day must sign a sworn oath affirming their eligibility, and lying on that oath is a felony. Same-day registration is already used successfully in almost half of the states and is one of the most reliable tools for boosting turnout and making democracy more accessible. Let’s not silence a legitimate voter. I hope you’ll join us in voting yes on Ballot Question 4.
– Lyle Lawrence
Lawrence is a member of the League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area