VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS

Montgomery County residents who wish to vote in the 2012 Presidential General Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.

In order to become a registered voter, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, live in Montgomery County, and be at least 18 years of age on or before November 6, 2012.

Applications for the General Election may be obtained by calling the Voter Information Service at 240-777-VOTE until Tuesday, October 9.  Applications are also available in county libraries, regional services centers, all offices of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, the Motor Vehicle Administration, and all U.S. Post Offices or may be downloaded at www.777vote.org or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections.

Individuals may also register at the Board of Elections, 18753 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 210, Gaithersburg, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and on Tuesday, October 16, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

For more information on voter registration, call the Voter Information Service at 240-777-VOTE, or visit the website at: www.777vote.org or www.montgomerycountymd.gov/elections.