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Article: SECRETARY OF STATE BOWEN WELCOMES CREATION OF ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM

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September 30, 2008
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The California Secretary of State issued the following news release:

Soon registering to vote will be as easy as a few keystrokes, thanks to Senate Bill 381 (Calderon), which the Governor signed today. The measure will usher in the era of online voter registration in California.

"Californians can pay bills and file their taxes online. Being able to register to vote online is the next logical step in making it easier for Californians to participate fully in their democracy," said Secretary of State Debra Bowen, California's chief elections officer. "This measure prevents fraud by limiting online voter registration to people who confirm their identity in a secure manner."

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