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Voting Rights<\/h1>\n
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\n By Linda Sanabria, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Voting rights lie at the core of any thriving democracy. These rights are vital in shaping the future of a nation.<\/p>\r\n

In the United States, the right to vote is a fundamental civil right protected by various laws and statutes. Civil liberties, such as the right to vote, means you have the right to be free from unequal treatment based on specific protected characteristics.<\/p>\r\n

To vote in a presidential election, you must be:<\/p>\r\n