The site I posted a link to earlier does say a voter has to verify 
himself but normally speaking, you would have to register formally and 
verify that you're eligible to vote, with proof of citizenship and 
residence.It's been a long time since I had to register but I recall you 
certified that you are an US cititzen.

Kat

Anthony Arnold wrote:
> Don't get me wrong, I still need to take ID and verify my address but
> nothing else. 
>
> Thanks, 
> Anthony Arnold 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Kathy
> Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 6:53 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Registering to vote
>
> Well, the reason for registering is probably pretty simple - in those states
>
> with larger populations, it allows the state boards of elections to make
> sure 
> the people who vote are legit.  North Dakota with its relatvely small 
> populatiokn probably wouldn't have such a big need, but I must admit I 
> thought every US citizen was required to register to vote in a national 
> election.
>
> Kat
>
> On Saturday 04 October 2008 18:46:33 Anthony Arnold wrote:
>   
>> Friends,
>>
>> I'm sure we covered this in government class in high school, but I just
>> don't remember. Why do certain states require you to register to vote 
>>     
> while
>   
>> others like North Dakota don't? I don't understand it especially for
>>     
> people
>   
>> who were born in the us.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Anthony Arnold
>> Remote Troubleshooter for PRC
>> 1-800-262-1984 ext. 494
>> www.anthonyarnold.net
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