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May 5, 2008

High schoolers: Register now, vote later

As the nation gears up for two more Democratic presidential primaries, here in Rhode Island, students are getting a lesson in civics that may help them determine the outcome of the eventual presidential election.

Secretary of State Ralph Mollis begins a voting registration drive at area high schools today, stopping at Burrillville High School first.

“Students who register to vote are more likely to become active and informed citizens of this state,” Mollis said in a statement. “Some of these young people will be our leaders of tomorrow. Now is the time to engage them.”

The registration drive moves to North Providence High School on Wednesday, North Smithfield and Chariho Regional High School May 14, Ponagansett High School on May 21 and Warwick Veteran’s High School later in the month.

To register, residents must be 18 years old on or before Election Day, Nov. 4, 2008.

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