It’s National Voter Registration Day and election officials across the country are encouraging citizens to register ASAP. Here is Arizona the Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes is hosting a special voter education and registration event at Ability360, a disability resource center near downtown Phoenix. Check out this article from Scottsdale local paper The Scottsdale Independent to learn more.
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