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by 5555624 3078 days ago
> How do we "automatically" register someone?

When they get their driver's license or state-issued ID. Don't make it an option, just do it. That would take care of most people, since they have a state-issued driver's license or ID. It's the photo ID most people in the United States use. (I didn't own a car for close to 20 years and still had a driver's license as a photo ID.)

Although I initially registered to vote by going to the county courthouse; when I recently moved (in state) and got a new driver's license, the system asked if I wanted to update my voter registration. Don't make it an option, just automatically do it.

That should take care of most people.