citizens

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Eligible citizens who need to register or reregister to vote within 14 days of an election can complete this process to register and vote at county elections offices, polling places or vote centers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Children born between 2025 and 2028 who are U.S. citizens and have a Social Security number are eligible for $1,000 in seed money from the federal government.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

“The board believes that kind of familiarity will lead to more reasonable, productive decisions from Texas officials and citizens, which is critical for the long-term success of the company.”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Could he escape Washington, its streets filled with thousands of soldiers and loyal citizens, all there to celebrate the end of the Civil War?

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson