Maxwell Horne of Youngstown, left, fills out a change of address registration form with the assistance of Sami (correct) Winick of Greenford, representing the Jewish Community Relations Counsel and the League of Women Voters, center, with Kandy (correct) Rawl of Howland, volunteering with the League of Women Voters, right, handing out information and answering questions at the Jewish B Community Center Tuesday morninig...by R. Michael Semple

WARREN — The League of Women Voters of Trumbull County spent Tuesday afternoon helping people prepare for the upcoming election.

Volunteers were at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library to mark National Voter Information Day. Volunteers from the league and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation also were at the Jewish Community Center in Youngstown for the same purpose.

Members Peggy Boyd, Kirsten Burkey, president Donna Beatty and Joanne Siembieda, the chairperson of voter registration, were on hand at the library to share nonpartisan information and answer questions about voting.

The league focused on helping everyone understand the voting process.

“It’s your most fundamental right to vote, and it gives you your say,” Beatty said. No matter what everybody says, you’ve done your say about what you think about an issue or a candidate.”

At the library, the group provided forms to register to vote, update voter information or apply for an absentee ballot. These were helpful for people who have moved, changed their name or can’t make it to the polls on Election Day.

“We have voter registration for people who have not registered to vote,” Siembieda said. “We also have a form that you can update your information, say you’ve moved, you’ve gotten married, you’ve changed your name for whatever reason.”

The league does not support specific candidates or political parties. Instead, members focus on giving clear, fair information about voting and issues.

“Our purpose is to educate the community to make sure that they have the proper materials,” said Boyd, a past president of the league.

They also offered lists of candidates and issues so people could learn more before voting.

“We worked hard, especially women in the United States, to get the vote,” she said. “Some of our young people don’t realize your vote matters.”

The group also aimed to inspire young people to get involved. When it comes to getting people registered she said, “If you just get one person to register, that’s an accomplishment.”

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 general election is Oct. 6.

The league encourages everyone to check their voter status with the Trumbull County Board of Elections.

National Voter Information Day gave people across Ohio and the U.S. a chance to learn about voting and ensure they’re ready for Election Day.