Vote! It’s Just What the Doctor Ordered!

Voter registration is an important entry point to the political process. Increased political participation is critical for minority physicians as politicians at every level are debating and deciding issues that influence how we administer care and how our patient populations receive it. As the nation’s oldest and largest professional association of physicians and of African descent, it is our responsibility to involve our communities in the fight to eliminate disparities in the nation’s health care delivery system.

Please use the following information to spread the message of civic participation through NMA State and Local Societies, hospitals, offices, churches and other community centers. This is your chance to make a difference and shape the policies that affect you and your patients!

Commonly Asked Questions about Registering to Vote

How do I know if I am eligible to register to vote?

In order to be eligible to register to vote you must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of the state in which you’re planning to register, and be at least 18-years-old at the time of the next election. (Most states require a person to be 18 at least 30 days before the next election)
In addition, most states prohibit you from registering if you are imprisoned or on parole for the conviction of a felony or have been currently judged mentally incompetent by a court of law.

Can I vote if do not have a permanent address?

Yes. All you need is to name a place where you “live”—a shelter, train or bus station, park doorway, etc.—and a mailing address (for example a soup kitchen or a relative who would be willing to accept mail for you).
Where do I go to vote?
You will vote at a specific location (polling place) based on your zip code or neighborhood. The Elections Office in your state will mail this information to you after you register to vote. Polling places are subject to change, so please be sure to get the most up-to-date information just before you vote on Election Day.

What will I be voting on?

Because 2008 is a federal election year, you’ll be voting to elect a president and vice-president, all members of the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as one-third of the U.S. Senate. You will also be voting in local elections. In addition to candidates, you may also be voting on “ballot measures”, which are plans to change local or state laws.

For Voter Registration Deadline in the various states Click Here

Please vote at every opportunity - your vote can make a difference!