We usually bring you information about handbags and fashion, but today we want to remind you that tomorrow if you do one thing, please vote. Every two years we have a national election in America, and tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7th the polls will open across the country and registered voters will have a say in the direction the country takes. No matter what your political inclinations are, if any, we hope you will not stay silent, but will get out and make your voice heard.
Am I registered and where do I vote?You can find your polling site and contact your county's board of elections by visiting
mypollingsite.com.
But I don't have time to vote!To find a list of states that give employees the right to take time off from work, visit
timetovote.net. In many cases, the time you take off to vote is paid. To find out when the polls open and close, check with your local board of elections. You can also consult
this article.
You may also pick up an absentee ballot from your board of elections office, but make sure it is postmarked on election day and has proper postage.
For whom should I vote?That you'll need to decide for yourself. However, if you are unfamiliar with the candidates running for office and their positions, there are many ways to make an educated decision. You can check out your local newspapers either on the newstand or online and see who the editorial pages endorse.
For in depth on-line information, you can visit
Project Vote Smart, and find the biographies, campaign finance, issue positions, various interest group ratings, voting records, and public statements for every candidate, either by the candidate's last name, or by your Zip code.
Thanks!
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