When you go the polls, be an informed voter, and be in the KNOW!
KNOW . . .
Ø where and when to vote . . .
Ø what kind of machine you’ll be using to vote . . .
Ø who the candidates are and what they stand for . . .
Ø what your ballot looks like . . .
INFORMATION YOU CAN FIND ON THE INTERNET:
Michigan Voter Information Center. The Michigan Secretary of State’s website offers a great service for voters. You type in your name and address, and you will find information on who is running for office, where you vote, how to get an absentee ballot (as well as the form for requesting one!), and you can view a video on how to use the voting machine you’ll have at your polling station.
Publius will give you just about everything you need to know to be comfortable at the polls! You type in your name and address, and you will find out where to vote, who is on the ballot, what kind of machine you’ll be using, and how to get an absentee ballot form. You can view the ballot, exactly as it will be at the voting booth. Print it out, and take it with you!
Project Vote Smart. If you want to study who is running for office and really learn what they stand for, this is the place! Not only does it provide you with the voting records of the candidates, but it also will indicate what special interest groups the candidates’ actions seem to support!
Children can’t vote! But neither do their parents.
MCMCH is committed to engaging parents and maternal and child health networks
in election advocacy. MCMCH provides training, technical assistance, tips, and
templates to assist you.
Please contact Michele Strasz at
mpstrasz@mcmch.org or 517-482-5807 for more information.
Find helpful information and resources here!
Election Dates to Remember 2008
August 5 : State Primary for gubernatorial and legislative candidates
October 3 : Last day to register before November General Election
November 4th: General Election! Vote with Children in Mind!
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