The deadline to register in person or by mail is Oct. 7, and the deadline to register online via the GeauxVote online registration system is Oct. 15.

Monday marks the beginning of Voter Registration Week in Louisiana ahead of the Nov. 5 nationwide election. The deadline to register in person or by mail is Oct. 7, and the deadline to register online via the GeauxVote online registration system is Oct. 15, according to a news release from Louisiana Secretary of State Nancy Landry.

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This election season MAKERS encourages all citizens to fulfill their democratic duty by registering to vote and casting a ballot. Voting is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal to make our voices heard and bring about real change.

It's National Voter Registration Day, and voters across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are encouraged to check their status.