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All U.S. states and territories, except North Dakota, require voter registration by eligible citizens before they can vote in federal, state and local elections. In North Dakota, cities in the state may register voters for city elections, [1] and in other cases voters must provide identification and proof of entitlement to vote at the polling place before being permitted to vote.
A measure providing permanent voter registration and creating new government positions to keep voter rolls up-to-date [50] Passed [51] 372,061 (83.15%) 75,381 (16.85%) Initiative to the People 61 A measure removing restrictions on the import, production, and storage of alcohol, but keeping restrictions on saloons and dedicated bars [50] Passed [51]
Voter registration in the United States takes place at the county or municipality level, and is a prerequisite to voting at federal, state and local elections. The only exception is North Dakota , although North Dakota law allows cities to register voters for city elections.
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