Today is Election Day across all 50 states in the United States. For those who have previously registered to vote, they are allowed to help decide the winners of Senate Races, Gubernatorial Races, House Races, and vote on various state amendments. However, those that had not previously filled out a voter registration application can not simply do so today in hopes of being able to vote in this year’s election.

Voter registrations take time to be validated, approved and handed out. County and state offices all over the country have been receiving phone calls today from individuals who forgot to, or put off the voter registration process, yet want to vote in today’s election.

Most states have websites that allow people fill out forms and become registered voters. However states all require that you register prior to election day. Most states require that you register to vote at least 10-30 days prior to the election. Some states like Connecticut are more lenient. For citizens of Connecticut, they could have registered to vote as late as yesterday, and still be able to vote in today’s election.

Make sure you remember to register prior to the 2012 election if you hope to make your voice count.