FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Oct. 1, 2008

Contact: K.E. Schwab  

724.738.2199

 karl.schwab@sru.edu

Voter registration remains open through Monday

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. – The good news is there is still time to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election, but time is running out.

            The deadline for registering to vote in Pennsylvania is Monday. 

            Those planning to vote may register and vote where they live. Those who live on campus, or off, may use their student address to legally vote. Students who want to vote where their parents live may register and vote there in person or by absentee ballot. Those who are first-time voters in Pennsylvania must present identification (student ID cards will be accepted). 

            Additional registration information is available at http://www.votepa.com/ or by calling toll-free 1.877.868.3772. Additional information about voting by absentee ballot is available at: http://www.votepa.com/HowtoVote/VotingbyAbsenteeBallot/tabid/78/language/en-US/ddefalt.aspx.

            Registration materials and other information are also available in SRU’s Office of Students with Disabilities, 122 Bailey Library.

            Nov. 4 poll hours in Pennsylvania are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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