'All about celebrating being American': Tuesday marks National Voter Registration day

Voter Registration & Participation - National Voter Registration Day was co-founded in 2012 and has since registered over 6 million Americans in almost 12 years [2][3] - Increased voter turnout in 2018 led to a more diverse US House of Representatives, demonstrating the impact of voter participation on legislation [5] - Voter registration and participation dipped in 2022 and 2024 [6] - One in three young voters are not registered, and those who do register often register as independents [7] Political Landscape & Party Strategy - Democrats have lost ground to Republicans in voter registration in 30 states over the last four years [1][10] - The largest registered group of voters are independent voters, especially among young voters [12] - The Democratic party should present a clear platform of key issues to attract voters, particularly focusing on issues like student loans, healthcare access, and affordable housing [12][13] Challenges & Solutions - Some registered voters have been purged from voter rolls, highlighting the need to check voter registration status regularly [4] - Individuals should verify their voter registration, especially after moving or changing names [4] - A significant percentage (close to 56%) of Latinos receive their news via TikTok and Instagram, requiring diversified messaging on these platforms to communicate party values [13]