Elections System of the Virgin Islands Celebrates National Voter Registration Day

The Elections System of the Virgin Islands celebrated National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, reminding citizens of the U.S. Virgin Islands of their responsibility to participate in the democratic process.

National Voter Registration Day occurs throughout the nation, and this year’s theme is “Rise up and Register,” encouraging voters to make their voices heard by registering to vote. At the Elections System of the Virgin Islands Office on St. Croix, The Source caught up with Supervisor Caroline Fawkes, who provided an update on registration. Fawkes said that so far, territory-wide, the day had been busy with community members registering and renewing their voter identification cards.

Fawkes also mentioned that the Elections System of the Virgin Islands aims to encourage citizens to register to vote not only on this day but well before registration closes. Registration closes in most states and territories 30 days before the election, except for those who allow registration up to election day. Voter registration closes on Oct. 6 in the U.S. Virgin Islands.