key term - Voter registration

Definition

Voter registration is the process by which eligible citizens sign up or enroll with the government to be allowed to participate in elections. This process ensures that voters meet legal requirements such as age and residency within a particular jurisdiction.

Related terms

Electoral Roll: A list compiled by a government agency of individuals who have registered to vote in elections.

Disenfranchisement:

The revocation of someone's right to vote, often due to legal disqualifications or errors in voter registration processes.

Absentee Voting:

A method that allows registered voters to cast their ballots through mail or another means ahead of Election Day if they cannot be present at their polling place