1. Translating Opinion Into Action
*Most people consider politics a private activity

2. Translating Opinion Into Action
Voter Registration
States control with oversight from federal government
Ex. cannot close registration 30+ days before election
“Motor Voter” – National Voter Registration Act, 1993
DMV, Welfare, Disability, etc. locations
Cannot purge rolls except for death
4% increase in turnout

3. Translating Opinion Into Action
Absentee and Early Voting
2008 most ever – 30%
Oregon – vote by mail since 1998
Voting by Mail
Pro
Con
Is there value in a national election day?