All of the hard work and the long days come down to today.
It's up to us to finish what we've started.
CHANGE comes today!
But first, we need everyone to VOTE, and then we need everyone to VOLUNTEER.
YES WE CAN!!
Here are some tips to help you make sure Election Day goes smoothly:
* The polls are open from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. If you are in line by 7:00PM, it's your right to vote.
* If you have not received your absentee ballot, you can get another ballot at your polling place on Tuesday, November 4th.
* If you registered to vote by mail for the first time and didn't include ID, you must bring ID with you to the polls. The address on your ID does not need to match your registration address.
* You may be asked to remove or cover any campaign gear (Obama T-shirts, buttons, etc.) that you wear to the polls. As long as you comply, you still have the right to vote.
Here are a couple of points to remember....
* If you have not received your absentee ballot, go to your County Clerk's office on Mon, Nov 3 or your polling place on Tues, Nov 4 to get another ballot.
* If this is your first time voting and you registered by mail without including ID, you must bring ID. The ID address does not need to match your registration address.
* If asked by an election official to remove your Obama gear, remove it (or cover it up) and then VOTE. It's your right to vote!
Remember, you can visit www.voteforchange.com to find the closest Early Vote location to you.
Check out some pictures from the event...
Early Vote for Change Rally with Michelle Obama Historic Old Town Plaza Plaza Street Las Vegas, NM 87701 Tuesday, October 28 Doors Open: 11:00 am Program Begins: 12:15 pm
The event is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Space is available on a first come first serve basis. ***For security reasons, do not bring bags and please limit personal items. No signs or banners permitted.***
Remember, in New Mexico, today is Election Day. You can Early Vote at any location in your County. Visit www.voteforchange.com to the find the Early Vote location closest to you. Early Voting is just like voting on November 4th, and by voting now, you can help us Get Out the Vote the last 4 days of the campaign and help us win this election.
Thank you to everyone who attended an Early Vote Rally, and to everyone who has already VOTED!
And a special thank you to the following people who spoke at our events.
* Senator Jeff Bingaman* Senator Ken Salazar (CO)* Governor Bill Richardson* Lt. Governor Diane Denish* Attorney General Gary King* State Treasurer James Lewis* Catholic Advocate Ron Cruz* Albuquerque City Councilor Mike Cadigan* Albuquerque City Councilor Debbie O'Malley* State Senator Howie Morales* State Democratic Party Chairman Brian Colon* State Representative Al Park* State Representative Candidate Tim Keller* Native American Affairs Secretary Alvin Warren* Mayor of Espanola Joe Maestas
"I was honored to be one of the first New Mexicans to cast my vote for Barack Obama. Vote early. Get others to vote early. Early voting counts the same as voting Election Day, and frees you up to spend Election Day helping elect Barack Obama and reduce Election Day lines."
* Attorney General Gary King * State Representative Antonio "Moe" Maestas * State Representative Rick Miera * State Representative Mary Helen Garcia * Senate Majority Whip Mary Jane Garcia * State Representative John Pena * State Representative Richard Vigil * State Representative Thomas Swisstack * State Representative Jim Trujillo * State Representative Peter Wirth * State Representative Elias Barela * State Representative Nathan Cote * Carlsbad City Councilman Paul Aguilar * Santa Fe County Commissioner Mike Anaya * Sierra County Commissioner Walter Armijo * Mesilla Trustee Carlos Arzabal * Albuquerque City Councilman Isaac Benton * District Attorney Kari Brandenburg * Santa Fe City Councilwoman Patti Bushee * Albuquerque City Councilman Michael Cadigan * Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez * San Juan County Commissioner Ervin Chavez * Luna County Sheriff Raymond Cobos * Santa Fe Mayor David Coss * Cibola County Treasurer Norma Vigil Dominguez * Carrizoza Trustee Dennis Dunnum * Espanola City Councilor Danielle Duran * Columbus Mayor Eddie Espinoza * Bayard City Councilwoman Jovita Gonzales * Taos County Commissioner Nicklos E. Jaramillo * Quay County Commissioner Robert Lopez * Fort Sumner Village Councilmember Selestino Lovato * Espanola Mayor Joseph Maestas * Colfax County Commissioner Jim Maldonado * Aztec City Commissioner Diana Mesch * Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima * Santa Fe County Commissioner Harry Montoya * Mora County Treasurer Ida Mora * Albuquerque City Council Debbie O'Malley * San Miguel County Treasurer Alfonso Ortiz * Dona Ana County Assessor Gary Perez * Valencia County Commissioner Pedro Rael * Hatch Village Municipal Judge Sabino Ramirez * Capitan Village Trustee Diane Riska * San Miguel County Commissioner-Chair David Salazar * Eddy County Treasurer Emma Salgado * Hatch Village Trustee Roberto Torres * San Miguel County Sheriff Benjamin Vigil * Santa Fe County Commissioner Virginia Vigil * Taos County Assessor Darlene Vigil
Tuesday, Senator Barack Obama accepted the endorsement of the Navajo Nation Council. The Council endorsed Obama and Senator Joe Biden on a vote of 59 to 21 at their fall legislative meeting. This endorsement is the latest of more than 100 tribal leaders, tribal organization and tribes that have endorsed Senators Obama and Biden. Senator Obama said, "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Navajo Nation. I look forward to partnering with Indian tribes, including the Navajo Nation, on a government-to-government basis, to address the special challenges facing tribes today, including access to affordable healthcare, economic development, energy independence, and education. Joe Biden and I look forward to working with the Navajo Nation and all of Indian Country to bring about the change we need." The Navajo Nation is comprised of over 250,000 members on the largest federally recognized Native American Nation, located around Southeastern Utah, Northeastern Arizona and Northwestern New Mexico.
Tuesday, Senator Barack Obama accepted the endorsement of the Navajo Nation Council. The Council endorsed Obama and Senator Joe Biden on a vote of 59 to 21 at their fall legislative meeting. This endorsement is the latest of more than 100 tribal leaders, tribal organization and tribes that have endorsed Senators Obama and Biden.
Senator Obama said, "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Navajo Nation. I look forward to partnering with Indian tribes, including the Navajo Nation, on a government-to-government basis, to address the special challenges facing tribes today, including access to affordable healthcare, economic development, energy independence, and education. Joe Biden and I look forward to working with the Navajo Nation and all of Indian Country to bring about the change we need."
The Navajo Nation is comprised of over 250,000 members on the largest federally recognized Native American Nation, located around Southeastern Utah, Northeastern Arizona and Northwestern New Mexico.
Early Vote for Change Rally with Barack Obama University of New Mexico Johnson Field Corner of Girard Blvd. and Central Ave. Albuquerque, NM Saturday, October 25thDoors Open: 7:00 pm
The event is free and open to the public; tickets are not required but an RSVP is strongly encouraged.
For security reasons do not bring bags or umbrellas and please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.
Parking is limited. Carpooling is encouraged.
Elena Memorial Plaza 101 Meadow Vista Blvd. Sunland Park, NMSaturday, October 25th Gates Open: 1:00 p.m. Program Begins: 2:30 p.m.
For security reasons, do not bring bags. Please limit personal items. No signs or banners allowed.
We drove all the way from Chicago down to Albuquerque to volunteer full-time until election day for Barack. Liz is originally from Springfield, Missouri so we also stopped in to visit her parents to break up our trip. Between now and election day, Liz and I plan to help in every way we can to make sure every person in South Albuquerque gets to vote, wants to vote, and that every vote is properly counted. In only a few days since we've arrived, we've made phone calls, walked neighborhoods, signed up volunteers, and helped open a brand new office in the South Valley. It is a ton of fun, and includes everything from persuading independent voters in their front yards under the hot Sunday sun to doing data entry late at night. This is my first ever trip to New Mexico, and only the second time for Liz. The people here are all very warm and friendly, and so is the weather. The food is delicious, and chilies are everywhere you look. Housing and food are comparatively inexpensive, and the campaign has supporter housing available. If anyone is thinking about drying out and warming up from a bad Chicago fall season, this just might be the place.
Watch the video and learn about Early Voting, and then share it with your friends.
Visit www.voteforchange.com to find your Early Vote location and bring 5 friends with you, to help us win New Mexico's 5 electoral votes. You can also visit our Election HQ.
