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Change of Address

Change of Address: The act of a voter re-registering to vote to update their residence or mailing address.

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The act of a voter re-registering to vote to update their residence or mailing address. Voters can also update their address at approved government agencies such as the Department of Motor Vehicles and the United States Postal Service.

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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