Anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act

ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION ACT

Join the League of Women Voters as we celebrate the anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) - also known as the Motor Voter Act - enacted on May 20, 1993.

The law resulted in voter registration being offered to any eligible person who applies for or renews a driver's license or applies for public assistance. It also requires the United States Postal Service to mail election materials of a state as if the state is a nonprofit.

The League of Women Voters was instrumental in getting the NVRA passed. Read more about League's role  here

This landmark legislation has allowed millions of people to register to vote — and the League of Women Voters is a major part of that. In the 1980s and 90s, LWV led the campaign for the NVRA's passage. When it was finally signed into law, President…