State profiles

Sun., Aug. 8, 2004

The Spokesman-Review

The National Association of Secretaries of State profiled states on their efforts to connect with young voters in 2003, as part of the group’s New Millennium Survey.

“ Secretary of State: Sam Reed, P.O. Box 40220, Olympia, WA 98504; elections@secstate.wa.gov

“ Youth Outreach Coordinator: Shawn Merchant

“ State Elections Director: Dean Logan

“ Youth Outreach Program: Yes. Washington’s VOTE program provides voting and election information for children and young adults. For more information, visit http://www.secstate.wa.gov/elections.

“ Does state law allow Election Day workers under age 18: Yes

“ Is there a program for recruiting young poll workers: No

“ Does the state offer voter registration on Election Day: No

“ Secretary of State: Ben Ysura, Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720; bysura@idsos.state.id.us.

“ Youth Outreach Coordinator: none

“ State Elections Director: Tim Hurst

“ Youth Outreach Program: Once a month, the Secretary of State’s office sends out cards to state residents who have just turned 18, urging them to register to vote. The state is also planning outreach programs that would distribute materials to counties, recruit young people as poll workers and coordinate with schools.

“ Does state law allow Election Day workers under age 18: Yes

“ Is there a program for recruiting young poll workers: No

“ Does the state offer voter registration on Election Day: Yes.

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