As National Voter Registration Day on September 17 approaches, officials across various states are urging citizens to register ahead of the November 5 elections. In Tennessee, residents must register by October 7, with early voting from October 16 to 31, while Mississippi has the same registration deadline but offers no early voting. New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of engaging in democracy and reminded voters to register by October 26 to participate in the upcoming election. Wisconsin encourages online registration and same-day registration, with polls open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Iowa residents have until October 21 to postmark their registration applications, with options for same-day registration available. State officials are promoting resources for voters to ensure they are informed and prepared for the election process.