FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2025
Contact: kelsea@nonprofitvote.org
Nation Unites for National Voter Registration Day as 100,000 Open Seats for Election Take Shape in 2025
Nearly 3,500 partners from schools, libraries, concerts, and block parties will rally communities nationwide on September 16 to get Americans registered and ready to vote.
Boston, MA: On September 16, 2025, communities nationwide will come together for the country’s largest single-day celebration of democracy: National Voter Registration Day (NVRD). With more than 100,000 elections taking place this year — more than in 2024 — the stakes for ensuring every eligible American is registered and able to participate in shaping their neighborhood are higher than ever.
From schools and libraries to concerts and block parties, nearly 3,500 community partners, powered by the support of premier and foundational partners, will host events to help Americans get registered and ready to vote.
Across the country, this national coalition is digging in, standing shoulder to shoulder with local leaders, and stepping up to meet the moment.
HeadCount is carrying the celebratory spirit into the cultural space, hosting a flagship block party in New York City’s Washington Square Park while also supporting more than 36 youth-led registration drives at campuses and community gathering places nationwide.
“National Voter Registration Day is a celebration of our democracy and a reminder that every election matters, including the ones happening in our own backyards,” said Lucille Wenegieme, Executive Director of HeadCount. “This civic holiday reminds us that participation can be a unifying force. At HeadCount, we see the power of music and culture to bring people together. Today we are channeling that energy into making sure everyone has the chance to use their voice and be part of shaping the future.”
Nonprofit VOTE will coordinate with thousands of nonprofits, libraries, and community organizations nationwide, ensuring local leaders have the tools they need to engage their communities.
“National Voter Registration Day is about the collective power of the community,” said Brian Miller, Executive Director of Nonprofit VOTE. “Year after year, local leaders step up to make sure their neighbors, friends, and families are ready to vote. This year is no different. With thousands of partners nationwide, we are proving once again that there are no off years when it comes to strengthening our democracy.”
When We All Vote is mobilizing its Youth Advisory Fellows and grassroots partners for 30 registration events during the National Voter Registration Week of Action.
“Less than 50 days from Election Day, we cannot ignore how heavy things feel in the world, and we cannot forget the power we have,” said Beth Lynk, Executive Director of When We All Vote. “This National Voter Registration Day, we will bring hope and joy into the fight by celebrating young, Black, and Brown voters using their power at the ballot box. With more elections on the ballot this year than there were in 2024, each election is an opportunity to build a better future for all of us, and that starts with making sure our communities are registered to vote.”
Rock the Vote will activate its national network of young people through digital outreach and local partnerships, making sure the next generation of voters can overcome barriers to the ballot box.
“Registering to vote is the first step in making sure our voices are heard and that we elect leaders who reflect our values,” said Carolyn DeWitt, President and Executive Director of Rock the Vote. “New voters face unique and disproportionate barriers, which means our democracy often fails to represent young people, generation after generation. That is why Rock the Vote is proud to be a founder and partner of National Voter Registration Day, helping young voters get ready to cast their ballots in local elections across the country in 2025.”
Vote.org will continue its mission to remove barriers between voters and the ballot box, building on the more than 2.2 million voters it helped register in 2024.
“Vote.org is proud to be a founding member of National Voter Registration Day,” said Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org. “This civic holiday celebrates democracy as a collaboration. As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan voter registration platform, we know every voice matters because democracy works best when everyone participates. Your registration today is your power tomorrow.”
National Voter Registration Day will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. To learn more, sign up as a community partner, or find a registration event near you, visit here.
For interview requests with a National Voter Registration Day spokesperson on September 16, please contact Kelsea-Marie Pym, Communications Director, at kelsea@nonprofitvote.org
More About the Partners
The 5 groups listed below are among the 100+ major national partners backing the holiday, including election official associations, media companies, major national nonprofits, and others.
HeadCount: A nonpartisan nonprofit that promotes democracy through music, culture, and community. Since 2004, it has registered more than 1.7 million voters through concerts, festivals, and cultural events.
Nonprofit VOTE: Founded in 2006, Nonprofit VOTE helps nonprofits integrate nonpartisan voter engagement into their work. Nonprofit VOTE also serves as the managing partner of National Voter Registration Day.
When We All Vote: A nonpartisan initiative launched by Michelle Obama in 2018, dedicated to closing the race and age voting gap and mobilizing millions through cultural and grassroots partnerships.
Rock the Vote: For 35 years, Rock the Vote has engaged young people in democracy through pop culture, technology, and grassroots organizing to build political power for the next generation.
Vote.org: The nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan voter registration platform, which helped register more than 2.2 million voters in 2024 and continues to remove barriers to the ballot box.
About National Voter Registration Day: The holiday is made possible by the collaborative effort of over 100 major national partners across a diverse array of industries and fields, thousands of community partners, and the generous financial support of Premier Sponsors including the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Google, Microsoft, NBA, Levi Strauss & Company, Civic Alliance, Paramount, CAA, I am a Voter, and Room & Board. The collaborative holiday is managed and fiscally sponsored by Nonprofit VOTE.