For Immediate Release
Sept. 13, 2006
Contact: Jason McCarty, 405.427.3366

One Month to Register For November Election

Oklahoma Democratic Party (ODP) Chair Lisa Pryor said today Oklahoma Democrats have exactly 30 days to register to vote in the 2006 elections. The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 13.

Pryor said Oklahoma Democrats can now begin the process of voter registration using text messaging. Using a cell phone, voters are able to text the keyword "okdems" to the number 75444. The voter will receive a text message back from www.mobilevoter.org , asking a few questions.

"This is an exciting new way to begin the registration process that uses contemporary technology," Pryor said. "We are always looking for ways to make it easier for Democrats in Oklahoma and especially young voters to get involved."

She said Mobile Voter, a non-profit, non-partisan organization for voter registration, will send the pre-filled form with state-specific instructions to the voter, who sign and send it to their local election board. Using the Planet Coding service from the U.S. Postal Service, Mobile Voter tracks if the form is sent to the election board.

Voters who register this way also receive a text message reminding them to vote on Election Day. Voter registrations forms are also available at traditional locations: county election boards, public libraries and tag offices. For assistance or if you have questions, call 427-DEMO.

"In the next thirty days, we hope to register more Democrats to vote in this critical November election," Pryor said. "We have a reason to be excited this campaign season and we need Oklahoma Democrats to respond at the polls. The only way to protect the future of Oklahoma is to register to vote Democrat in the next 30 days. I am asking individuals who believe in protecting our values and believe in fulfilling our responsibilities to all citizens to register in the next thirty days, but more importantly make sure you exercise your right to vote on November 7."