LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Registrar of Voters office encourages Lake County schools to participate in the 2024 High School Voter Education Weeks, which are Sept. 16 to 27.

The purpose of High School Education Weeks is to bring awareness to young and future voters and set them on the pathway for continued civic engagement.

Eligible students ages 16 and 17 can be civically engaged by pre-registering to vote.

If students pre-register to vote, they will automatically become voters when they turn 18.

Eligible students can register to vote online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/ or at the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office at 325 N Forbes St., Lakeport.

Registrations are also available at all Lake County libraries and post offices.

“By working together, we can educate and encourage our young citizens to register to vote and ensure their voices are heard when they are eligible to vote,” the elections office said in a statement about the event.

For additional information call the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office at 707-263-2372 or toll-free at 888-235-6730.