JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 1 -- The Mississippi Secretary of State issued the following news release:

Secretary of State Michael Watson joins fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in proclaiming September as National Voter Registration Month. During the month of September, the Secretary of State's Office, government agencies, and organizations across the nation will promote the importance of voting and the significance of keeping your voter registration information up-to-date.



"The right to vote is one of the greatest civil liberties in our country and registering to vote is the first step toward successfully participating in the electoral process. I'm proud of our continued efforts to help register all e...