Last Day to Register For the Primary is Saturday

by Sam Garchik

I would be a sad progressive blogger if I didn't mention that Saturday is the last day to register for the Democratic Primary. According to the Register, some counties may be open extended hours to encourage people to sign up to vote. Make sure you tell any unregistered progressives (or those who may be of the non-Democratic variety) to register so that they can support Ed in the upcoming primary. This from today's Register:

Iowans who aren't registered to vote in the June 6 primary election have until 5 p.m. Saturday to register in person.

Polk County residents may register today at the county election office – 120 Second Ave., Suite A – or at any city hall within the county.

On Saturday, the election office will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. People with questions can call (515) 286-3247.

Voters in other counties may register at their county auditor's office.

The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is Friday, June 2.

Voters seeking more information, including polling locations, should contact their county auditor's office.

Nearly all counties have changed some polling locations as a result of new standards for making polling places accessible to people with disabilities, said Secretary of State Chet Culver.

Polls across Iowa will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6.

Only registered Democrats may vote in the Democratic primary, and registered Republicans in the Republican primary. Voters may change their designation from one major party to the other, or from no party to the Democratic Party or Republican Party. Those who change party designation can switch back after voting.

Details concerning the voting process can be found at the Iowa Secretary of State's Web site: www.sos.state.ia.us.