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September 22, 2017

MEDIA ADVISORY 

Secretary of State Alex Padilla to Visit Reseda High School

LOS ANGELES – Secretary of State Alex Padilla will visit Reseda High School on Monday, September 25, 2017 as part of High School Voter Education Weeks. 

Secretary of State Padilla will be joined by Senator Henry Stern to discuss the importance of voter registration and the role young people can play in shaping the future through civic participation. 

Secretary Padilla recently announced a new back-to-school pre-registration toolkit. Eligible 16- and 17-year-olds can pre-register to vote, and have their voter registration automatically become active when they turn 18. The toolkit includes a new “Our Time is Now” PSA video urging 16- and 17- year olds to pre-register to vote as well as sample social media posts, downloadable posters, brochures, and useful links for school districts to share with students.  

The California Education Code designates the last two full weeks in April and September to be High School Voter Education Weeks. This provides an opportunity for high schools and their students to partner with elections officials to promote civic education and participation on campus and foster an environment that cultivates lifelong voters and active citizens. 

Click here for resources and more information about High School Voter Education Weeks 

*Media wishing to attend should RSVP to sos.press@sos.ca.gov