CONTACT:    Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, October 1, 2009

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CITY OF FREDERICK VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE NEARS FOR GENERAL ELECTION

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Frederick, MD -- Frederick City residents who wish to register to vote in the November 3, 2009 City General Election are reminded that the deadline for voter registration is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5.

In order to become a registered voter, individuals must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Frederick City, and be at least 18 years of age on November 3, 2009.

Voter registration applications are available in County libraries, the Motor Vehicle Administration, Frederick Community College, the County Courthouse, and all U.S. Post Offices.  Additionally, the City's Board of Supervisors of Elections will be staffing a table and registering voters at In The Streets this coming Saturday, October 3. The form may also be found online at www.elections.state.md.us/pdf/2007_English_InternetVRA.pdf

Individuals may also register at the Board of Elections, Winchester Hall, 12 E. Church Street, Frederick, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For more information on voter registration, call the Board of Elections at 301-600-VOTE (8683), or visit the city's web site at www.cityoffrederick.com.

For further information, contact the Elections Office at 301-600-VOTE (8683), or the City of Frederick at 301-600-1453.