This has nothing to do with semantics, really, but in case you missed this information as you were applying functions to arguments: if you are a US citizen and plan to vote in November but are not yet registered to do so, the deadline is imminent for your registration to be processed in time. In Massachusetts, the deadline is October 18, but if you plan to vote (perhaps absentee) in another state, some deadlines are very fast approaching or even here. This US Election Assistance Commission site has specifics on each state. For MA, you can request a registration form from the Elections Division, although there is also a national voter registration form at the EAC that works in almost every state (including MA).

For reference, 10/8 (Sunday) is 30 days out, 10/18 is 20 days out. The following states have deadlines that are probably no longer possible to meet, being Tuesday (10/10) or sooner—if you were planning to vote there and are not yet registered, you may wish to register in MA instead: AK, AZ, AR, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NV, NM, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY.