The National Voter Registration Act
Congressional Efforts to Support State Electoral Activities
The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) requires that States follow certain voter registration requirements for Federal elections. NVRA does not set requirements for State or local elections. The stated purposes of NVRA are to establish procedures to increase the number of eligible citizens registered to vote in Federal elections; enable enhanced voter participation in Federal elections; protect the integrity of the electoral process; and ensure accurate voter registration records. NVRA was not the first piece of Federal legislation addressing State electoral activities, but it did create a more significant Federal presence in voter registration activities. NVRA may be…
