Voter registration closes this week

The last day to register for upcoming November elections is Tuesday and opportunities to do so are available throughout the city, even if one is not from Charleston.

Voter registration services are located at the county clerk’s office at the courthouse on the Square, the Charleston Public Library, at 712 Sixth St. and Driver’s License Services, on 18th Street off of Lincoln Avenue.

Upon registering, people must show two forms of identification, one of which must have a name and a current address on it such as a piece of mail, check or lease agreement.

In addition, the county clerk’s office can assist people in getting an absentee ballot if they wish to leave their registration in their home county.

To vote, one must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years of age on or before Nov. 5 and a resident of the precinct 30 days on or before Nov. 5.

If someone cannot register by the Tuesday deadline, call County Clerk Betty Coffrin at 348-0501.