Election Update

Automatic Voter Registration Boosts Oregon Turnout

Nearly 100,000 automatically registered Oregonians cast ballots in the November election, accounting for 42 percent of the total ballots, an all-time record for turnout in the state.

The state's "Motor Voter" plan took effect in January 2016. People are automatically registered to vote when they obtain or renew a driver's license at the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Voter participation in the United States trails nearly every other democracy. Just under 50 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2016 election. Automatic voter registration is a way to improve turnout by enabling more people to register to vote.

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CWA Member Elected Mayor of Faribault, MN

Kevin Voracek, a member of CWA Local 7203 in Rochester, MN, has been elected mayor of the City of Faribault, MN. Voracek has served on the City Council since 2009.