Giannoulias Announces New Laws to Take Effect Jan. 1

Expanding Voter Registration for Teens
Under this measure, teens obtaining their driver’s license or ID card may preregister to
vote at a Secretary of State DMV.
Giannoulias’ office initiated a measure to expand voter participation by allowing 16- and
17-year-olds to preregister to vote, so that, when they turn 18 and are officially eligible
to vote, they are already registered to do so.
“Voting is one of our country’s most cherished rights,” Giannoulias said. “I’m committed
to increasing voter participation and voter access. This initiative ensures more young
people register to vote and are eligible to vote at age 18.”