Sharise Richardson watched Sunday night as people armed with forms and pens walked up and down Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, calling out, ``Register to vote!''

Richardson, 20, was one of thousands in line for a free Jay-Z and Wyclef Jean concert at Bayfront Park. The catch -- the concert also was in support of presidential candidate Barack Obama.

But Richardson, like many in line, let the volunteers pass her by. She was already registered.

Next month she will cast her first vote for president.

''I'm happy to exercise my right as an American citizen,'' Richardson said.

Sunday was the second-to-last day voters could register in time to cast a ballot Nov. 4. The final day to register is Monday.

But the days leading up to the deadline have not been without worries, especially in this swing state, where a few hundred votes decided the 2000 election.

Another concern: the state's ''no-match'' law. Under the law, voters who registered after Sept. 8 -- but whose names do not match the state's Social Security or driver's license databases -- are notified by mail to correct the problem or face casting a provisional ballot on Election Day, one that might or might not be counted depending on how the discrepancy is resolved.

But music producer Marvelous Henderson wasn't worried. The 27-year-old has voted before, and said he believes this time the Democratic Party ``is a lot more prepared for any funny business.''

Like many in the crowd, he didn't need Jay-Z or Wyclef Jean to get him excited about Obama.

''We're united here to hear some music and learn about Barack Obama's campaign for change,'' campaign spokesman Alejandro Miyar said.

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