Montgomery County residents who have not registered, or who need to update their registration record, and wish to vote in the 2008 Presidential General Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday,

October 14, 2008.

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 4, 2008.

Applications for the General Election may be obtained by calling the Voter Information Service at 240-777-VOTE until Tuesday,

October 7.  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, 751 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, on the following dates:  Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 12, from 1:00 -4:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 14, from 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

The accuracy of your registration begins with you – please fill out all required information clearly and submit the original form to our office for processing - changes to an existing record may be faxed to 240-777-8600.

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.

Election Judges are still needed – for information call 240-777-8533 or email electionjudge@montgomerycountymd.gov.

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