Motor Voter Laws

Definition

Motor voter laws, also known as the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) of 1993, require states to offer voter registration opportunities at motor vehicle departments and other designated agencies. These laws aim to increase voter participation by making it more convenient for eligible citizens to register to vote.

Related terms

Automatic Voter Registration: A process in which individuals are automatically registered to vote when they interact with certain government agencies, such as getting a driver's license or applying for public assistance.

Same-Day Voter Registration: Allows eligible individuals to register and vote on the same day during early voting or on Election Day itself.

Voter Suppression: Efforts that seek to discourage or prevent certain groups of people from exercising their right to vote through various tactics such as strict identification requirements or reducing access to polling places.