Let me start off by saying — this is about us.
This campaign is not about Senator Barack Obama. This campaign is not about Senator John McCain. This campaign is not even about Senator Hillary Clinton, Senator Joe Biden, or even Governor Sarah Palin.
No, this campaign is, has always been, and always will be about US.
This campaign is about us because whoever is chosen to be the next President of the United States of America is direct reflection upon us as American citizens, as a nation.
I say all of this to remind people that we are all a part of this choice, whether or not we vote in November 2008.
I want people to remember that it is sooo important to talk but it is much more important to take action. Action bodes movement in the direction that may actually end up in change that leaves an impact upon other people’s lives.
In light of the first debate between the two presidential nominees, I want to stress how important it is to take action right now, each and every single one of us.
I am an avid supporter of Senator Barack Obama, so the list of action points that I have listed below are to support Senator Barack Obama.
If you support Senator Barack Obama, the Democratic Party, or just are against a McCain-Palin administration and you are looking for some way to feel a part of making something happen, please read below. Thanks!
Be sure that you are registered to vote: http://www.voteforchange.com/index_obama.php
10 ways to get involved: http://obama.3cdn.net/56d7862be8e614eef6_b6m6bndg2.pdf
Spread the word about these ways to get involved or any others you come up with - we did it and we can do it again!!! We really can!
"Just keep swimming...just keep swimming!" - Dory
http://oshunlife7.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/yes-we-didand-yes-we-can-again/
I'm 52 years old and a licensed massage therapist. I don't make much income, have been through my share of financial troubles - from a marriage that ended due to domestic violence and never receiving a penny in child support - to supporting 3 children alone. Even though I struggle financially, this is the first time in my entire life that I've actually contributed financially to any political campaigns.
The last time I voted was in 1992. When I moved to another state, I never renewed my voter registration and have felt that it's never made a difference - the mind of the people is at work and if a government does not listen to the people, it won't make a difference.
The eve before Bush declared war on Iraq, I was in a peace demonstration and protest against an impending war. When he declared war, I wanted to leave the U.S. and move to another country. I was ashamed to be called an American and thought this is not the America I care to be a part of. When I've traveled to Europe, I've found it's better to keep a low profile.
But Barrack seems to listen to what the people are saying. There are many bridges that need to be built to make our way back to cooperation in other countries. The U.S. seems to have systematically torn down these bridges and aggravated situations. A type of arrogance set in because our "stick" is the biggest in the world and our government's greed is alarming, with no true foresight.
When I've seen the actions of Barrack, I see he's trying different approaches to mend those fences and bridges. This is impressive to me. I see a real effort to make a positive voice to restore the greatness America once was. I see humanitarian efforts being discussed and this is vital to me, as well as energy and economic policies.
I've registered to vote for the first time in 16 years, simply to give Barrack a heads up. I feel confident in my citizenship once again over the possibility that we might have a President that shifts what's going on in Washington. Believe me, I see what Europeans are thinking of our country and the world's eyes are on us. Barrack is giving other countries confidence in America. We have a unique opportunity to do good in the world. Barrack has given me that hope once again. And that's why I'm voting for Barrack.
Tuesday, October 7 is the last day that you can register to vote in New Mexico.
Are you registered? Is every member of your family registered? Are all of your friends registered?
Visit www.voteforchange.com to register right now. Your registration has to be postmarked with either today's date or Tuesday's date: October 7.
If you can't get it postmarked by tomorrow, then stop by your local field office and register to vote there. Here's a list of all of our offices.
Being a student at the University of New Hampshire, I know of how it seems that a lot of the students seem to favor Barack Obama for President versus John McCain. I certainly understand why they feel the way they feel. This is not a typical election year where the older voters are more conservative and the younger voters are more liberal than the average voter. This election season seems to grouped us all into the same kettle of fish, not because we are all Americans that love our country, but because of shear reality that we have been placed here because of the policies of of soon to be former President. No matter what issue that you care about; whether it is the environment, energy issues-gas prices, endanged species, gun-2nd admendment, business-economy or what ever your issue is, there is a clear and distinct line in the sand between Barack Obama's policies and John McCain's/ George W. Bush's policies.
We all have our own reasons for wanting our candidate for President, but I think there is at least on major reason that we all have in common and that is we want CHANGE.Even the Republican want change. Democrats, Independents, Republicans and all of the small third parties are all advocating for change from our present situation in our economy, our environmental problems, our foriegn policy disaster and any ethic issues coming from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. There is a problem for John McCain's campaign on their declaration that they want change- they need proof they can bring change. McCain has admitted that he has voted with George Bush's policies and bills around 90% of the time. McCain has also stated that he has a reputation as a mavarick. He may have earne that nick name and reputation from the past but it doesn't seem that he is a mavarick any longer. He seem to George Bush's lapdog. When we are talking about which candidate would bring true change, McCain voting record in the last eight years speaks for itself. Nothing will change dramatically under McCain.
Now, John McCain has earned my respect for a number of years. I sincerely think he is a man that truely loves his country as does Barack Obama, they just have different ways of showing their love, no one way nesecarrily better than the other. Each man has his own way.
My point is directed to the high school and college students out there eligible to vote this election. You make up a strong voice in Obamas support and he needs you now and on November 4th, 2008- election day. If you are not registered or any of your friends are not registerd, please go today and registered. That goes for anyone but this message is directed at the 18-24 age group. Also make sure you go and vote on Novemeber 4th. If you know right now you won't be able to vote on 11/4/08, because of some reason like not being at home because of school or maybe class schedule, request an absentee ballot from your home town, and make sure you send it back soon enough to ensure your ballot gets there before November 3rd. That will guarentee that your ballot will be counted. Thank you everyone and now lets get to work.
Well, for the first time in probably 18 years, I re-registered to vote yesterday! Joe Biden was right tonight when he said this is probably the most important election we'll see in our lifetime. I want my voice heard!
I am also getting my yard sign tomorrow! YEA!
I've written my Letter to the Editor of our local paper, sent it off via email at 3am and it was in the paper the very next day! And, a quarter page too!!!
I have talked to as many people as possible about why Barack should win, and the only ones who won't listen, are those die hard republicans that still won't even admit GW did anything wrong! You can only HOPE that they'll open their minds and see what's happening in this world!
I wish I could donate $$'s as well, I know he needs it... but, a girl's gotta eat. And, I know he understands that. So, I will just keep knocking on doors, stopping people in the grocery store...whatever it takes to get the word out there!
Shayne -- The last day to register to vote in New Mexico is Tuesday, October 7th. Are you registered? Are your friends and family? If you only forward one email to your friends, family, and neighbors today -- make it this one. Each and every vote in New Mexico is absolutely crucial to victory on Election Day. In 2004, George Bush took the state by less than 1% of voters. Visit VoteForChange.com, our one-stop voter registration website, and register before the New Mexico deadline. Supporters like you have built the biggest grassroots movement in the history of American politics. But in just 10 days, the time for bringing new voices into the political process will be over. You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline -- it's a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results. This election is too important to leave anything to chance. Make sure your voice is heard -- and forward this email to all the New Mexicans you know. Thanks, Barack
Shayne --
The last day to register to vote in New Mexico is Tuesday, October 7th.
Are you registered? Are your friends and family?
If you only forward one email to your friends, family, and neighbors today -- make it this one.
Each and every vote in New Mexico is absolutely crucial to victory on Election Day. In 2004, George Bush took the state by less than 1% of voters.
Visit VoteForChange.com, our one-stop voter registration website, and register before the New Mexico deadline.
Supporters like you have built the biggest grassroots movement in the history of American politics.
But in just 10 days, the time for bringing new voices into the political process will be over.
You need to be certain that you, your friends, and your family are registered by the deadline -- it's a small step that will have a huge impact on our Election Day results.
This election is too important to leave anything to chance. Make sure your voice is heard -- and forward this email to all the New Mexicans you know.
Thanks,
Barack
Register to vote, stay informed, and then be sure to vote. That is the only formula for a more responsive government. I often hear people complain about their lack of affordable health care, the inability to get ahead financially, the concern about domestic policies that fail to meet their needs, and the concern about foreign policy decisions. Here in Fernley, NV I hear complaints about lack of affordable childcare choices, lack of quality jobs that pay affordable salaries, lack of transportation resources, and lack of youth services. In general, I hear the complaint that Government just does not care. The reality is that we are the Government, and if we fail to take responsibility for how the Government is run, then we will reap the failures of the Government. So, do not complain, but instead take action.
The first task is to register to vote! I also hear many reasons why people choose not to register. The primary reason that I hear, is just that they have never voted, and they are concerned about the process. The process is relatively simple, one just goes to their polling site as identified by the county clerks' office, which you will receive in the mail, along with a sample ballot. Be sure to bring a driver's liscense, and proof of your current address, then you will be checked in, given your voting ballot, and directed to the voting booth . It is fine to bring in your marked sample ballot with you to help you vote. Also, never hesitate to ask questions, if you have any problems with the voting process.
Another reason that people chose not to register is that they are unsure or confused about whom to vote for in the coming election. I certainly can sympathize with that, as frankly it sometimes seem that most candidates prefer not clarify their position, but instead they try to misdirect and obfuscate their position. Some choose to attack their opponent, without stating their own position. It is absolutely imperative to not choose a candidate based solely on the many biased, political commercials that appear months before an election, but rather gather information independently. Now, with access to the internet it is fairly easy to obtain true information on a candidate. Both the presidential candidates and many other candidates have their own websites, and with just one click one can easily locate the policy positions on any issue you care about. There is also a non-partisan website that is really nifty, as it compares both candidates’ positions side by side. That website compiles information that is taken from the candidate's official websites, democratic or republican primary debates or 2008 campaign speeches. That website is:
http://obama-mccain.info/index-obama-mccain.php
Also, there will be three televised presidential debates and one vice president debate, which will likely be very informative. At this writing one debate would have already taken place. The other debates will be:
VICE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
When: 6 p.m. PDT, Thursday, Oct. 2.
Where: Washington University, St. Louis.
Subject: Domestic and foreign policy
SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
When: 6 p.m. PDT, Tuesday, Oct. 7.
Where: Belmont University, Nashville
Subject: Issues raised by audience members and submitted by Internet participants, in town hall format
Moderator: NBC's Tom Brokaw
THIRD PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
When: 6 p.m. PDT, Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Where: Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y.
Subject: Domestic policy
Moderator: CBS' Bob Scheiffer
Locally, residents may obtain information on their local candidates by attending locally sponsored debates and forums. Here in Fernley, we are fortunate that we have several candidate forums to choose from this up-coming October to learn firsthand about our local candidates. There will be the PTA sponsored event scheduled for October 6 and another candidate forum on October 16, sponsored by Calvary Church. The third candidates’ forum will be sponsored by the volunteers of CIRCLES scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m. at the Fernley Senior Center.
Another reason people give to not register is that they incorrectly believe that they are not eligible to vote. That is generally not the case. According to the Website for the Nevada Secretary of State you may register to vote if you are 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen, and a Nevada resident for thirty days prior voting. Also, even if you were previously registered to vote, you must register again if you recently moved, changed your name, or changed your party affiliation. The deadline for registering to vote will soon be upon us. If you register to vote by mail then October 4, 2008 is the deadline, and October 14, 2008, if you register to vote in person. Go to http://sos.state.nv.us/elections/voter/registration.asp for additional voter registration information.
Remember voting is your Right, but as a responsible American Citizen it should also be your Duty, so please register to vote.
Your vote does count, and your voice will be heard when you cast your ballot on November 4, 2008. Just make sure you have registered to vote by your state's deadline. Please don't hesitate, register NOW!
{Please send this email to everyone you know or send me your friends' emails and states they live in and I will do all the work!}
Dear Sir or Madam,
The deadline to register to vote in New Mexico is Tues Oct 7th -- that's 2 weeks from today!! We need every single vote we can get to win this election. You'd be surprised by how many people you know who aren't registered to vote.
Visit http://www.voteforchange.com to find out if you're registered to vote, and if you aren't, you can register right there on the site. You can even get all the info you need on absentee voting and early voting too!
Change your profile picture on MyBO and the other social network sites that you’re on: save this picture to your desktop, and then upload it to make it your profile picture.
The more people that do this at the same time, the more visibility it will get! Tell all of your friends about http://www.voteforchange.com.
Thanks for your help!
I'm not sure where to post this, but am doing so here.
My husband and I attended a voter registration event in June in the Target store parking lot near Mid Rivers Mall (St. Peters, MO). We both registered to vote that day along with several other people who were there at the same time. I haven't received my voter registration card, so I went to the state site to make sure we were registered to vote. NEITHER ONE OF US ARE.
I do not know if this is simply a mix up or if possibly they were Republicans posing as Obama supporters, but am encouraging anyone who registered to vote at this same time to make sure they are actually in the 'system' to do so. I would hate for people to go to vote on November 4th and discover that they are not allowed to do so. The cut off date is October 8th. I am glad we discovered this error in plenty of time to do something about it.
I finally got it off my "To Do" list. My new address is "in the system". I now exist again, as a (re)registered voter.
Finally, that flakey, postponed, "I could be left out of this" feeling is gone. And my youthful ignorance is finally in my rear view, as I now know that "Independent" doesn't mean non-partisan. I choose "Decline to State" for my party affiliation. I know now that issues are far more important that party affiliations.
Don’t worry about registration if you are in North Dakota – it’s the only state in America that does not require voter registration.
You can wait until Election Day to register in Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Wyoming. Note that in Montana: (1) on Monday November 3 only, you will NOT be able to register at the county clerk’s office between 12 Noon and 5:00 p.m.; and (2) on Election Day November 4, you may only register at the county seat in the county clerk’s office, but may do so up until poll closing time.
Registration
1. Check your voter registration status now: Depending on the state, voter registration can close as early as October 4 (the mail registration or non- county clerk agency deadline in Nevada). Call or go online to your local elections office, give them what you think your registered name and address are, and ask the office to confirm that you are registered and eligible to vote in the November election. If there is any doubt, immediately re-register in person at the elections office.
2. If you aren’t registered, personally visit the elections office (bringing some form of ID with name and address with you in case they ask) and get registered. Now is the time to do this, because come October, when registration closes in many states, elections offices will be flooded with applicants and will be crowded.
3. If you are planning on moving within your state between now and Election Day, please be aware of these typical requirements in states that do not have election day registration:
First, find out when registration closes in your state. If you move before the registration close date,
First, find out when registration closes in your state. If you move before the registration close date, you will need to re-register, especially if the move is to another county.
If your move is after the registration close date, find out if you will be able to transfer your registration after the registration close date (in Kentucky, you can do this up to and including Election Day if the transfer is within the same county).
If your move is to another county in your state after the close of registration, see if your soon-to-be former county will allow you to vote by mail (absentee) or cast an “early vote” at the county elections office. If not, before moving call the elections office in the new county and see if you can re-register there. If the answer is "no," your only option may be to go back to the former county on Election Day and vote one last time (the requirement in Kentucky).
If your move is to another state, before you move find out the new state's registration close date. If you expect to arrive in the new state after the registration close date, ask the county elections office in your current state if you can cast a ballot for one last time. Some states (Kentucky and Nevada to name two) have expatriate voting statutes that allow former residents to vote only for President/Vice President one last time by mail-in ballot. Others (Nevada and California, to name two, but not Kentucky) allow new residents who arrive after the registration close up to 7 days before an election to cast a ballot only for President/Vice President.
Vote Early
4. If your state is one of the 31 early voting or no-excuses-required absentee voting states, do it. Check www.earlyvoting.net, and then check the deadlines for requesting, receiving and returning absentee ballots, or for “early voting” on voting machines. Absentee voting request deadlines typically occur in October, but voters can usually fill out the request form at any time.
5. If your state or county uses Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) machines and you don’t trust them, vote absentee. Reason: absentee ballots are optically scanned paper ballots that, in a recount, can be more auditable than other forms of “paper trails”
6. Learn and apply your state’s laws to validate an absentee ballot. The basic requirement is usually an elections official’s comparison of the absentee ballot envelope signature and the signature on the voter registration application. Some states have additional requirements: Kentucky, for example, requires the voter to sign in two places (an “inner envelope detachable flap” as well as an “outer envelope”).
7. Learn how and when your state requires absentee ballots to be delivered. Most states require physical delivery of the voted ballot by the time the polls close, but some states require earlier delivery. Some will allow the voter to personally deliver the ballot, but others such as Kentucky will not. Some will allow it to be delivered to any polling place in the voter’s county of registration (California), but others require delivery to the county clerk (Nevada and Kentucky).
8. If your state will not let you vote absentee, see if it will let you vote early in the county elections office or at a satellite facility. For example, Nevada allows both no-excuses absentee voting and early voting, whereas Kentucky will give you an absentee ballot only if you declare under oath that you will be away from the county of registration on Election Day and all early voting days; Kentucky will allow you to vote early only if you declare under oath that you will be absent from the county of registration on Election Day.
9. If you must vote at the polling place on Election Day, learn the requirements: right time, right place, right form of identification in states that require it, right voting instructions. If you have a choice at the polling place between an optical scan machine and a DRE, choose the optical scan machine.
10. Learn what to do if an emergency arises. For example, Kentucky allows voters with medical emergencies between October 22 and November 4 to vote absentee; Nevada and California have somewhat broader statutes allowing emergency absentee balloting by persons who become ill or who are “suddenly called away” in the last 7 days before the election.
11. Learn what to do if there is a polling place breakdown on Election Day. Each state and county elections office should have an emergency plan in place.
12. Learn what to do you if someone challenges your right to vote at the polling place. Procedures vary from state to state. In some states, the law also allows pre-election challenges to registration (Nevada).
13. Learn the provisional ballot procedure if your name does not appear on the polling place roster. The federal Help America Vote Act requires each state to allow voters whose voting status cannot be verified on Election Day to vote a provisional ballot. However, each state has different requirements, so check them out.
CHECK www.ElectionPreparedness.com FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Throughout the month of August, our Obama Organizing Teams will be growing and reaching out to our neighbors to talk about Barack and how they can get involved in this important election. One of the responsibilities of our teams will be to ensure that everyone knows about Early Voting by Mail, but we are also going to be reaching out to many of our younger supporters to make sure that they are registered to vote.
If you haven’t already registered, or if you need to update your address, click here to register and to ensure your vote will be counted in November. If you want to help register voters in your neighborhood, signup to join your neighborhood team—this is one of the most important ways to ensure that we are growing our campaign for change here in Iowa.
The article below is about our registration efforts and their importance in this election. Don’t forget to make sure that your voice is heard—Register to Vote TODAY!
Iowa leads Democratic chargeIowa and Nevada, where Bush won narrowly in 2004, were the only two states where registered Democrats eclipsed Republicans during the period. Iowa's shift was more pronounced than Nevada's. Democrats there have grown only about 4 percent.In 2004, Bush carried Iowa by 10,000 votes, less than 1 percent of the total votes cast. He carried Nevada by 21,000 votes, roughly 3 percent of the votes cast. "With only a comparative handful of votes needed to swing key states such as Iowa and Nevada the Democrats' way, the latest registration numbers can only fuel the party's considerable optimism," said Rhodes Cook, an independent, Washington, D.C.-based researcher who studies voter registration trends.… In Iowa, the overall swing from the GOP edge of four years ago to the Democrats' advantage now is about 100,000 voters, in a state with roughly 2 million voters. The change is subtle, but noteworthy, said J. Ann Selzer, a public opinion researcher in Des Moines. "It's a tip in the balance," said Selzer, whose firm conducts The Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll. "You are dealing with things around the margins where an incremental change can be a meaningful change."
Iowa leads Democratic charge
Iowa and Nevada, where Bush won narrowly in 2004, were the only two states where registered Democrats eclipsed Republicans during the period. Iowa's shift was more pronounced than Nevada's. Democrats there have grown only about 4 percent.
In 2004, Bush carried Iowa by 10,000 votes, less than 1 percent of the total votes cast. He carried Nevada by 21,000 votes, roughly 3 percent of the votes cast. "With only a comparative handful of votes needed to swing key states such as Iowa and Nevada the Democrats' way, the latest registration numbers can only fuel the party's considerable optimism," said Rhodes Cook, an independent, Washington, D.C.-based researcher who studies voter registration trends.
… In Iowa, the overall swing from the GOP edge of four years ago to the Democrats' advantage now is about 100,000 voters, in a state with roughly 2 million voters. The change is subtle, but noteworthy, said J. Ann Selzer, a public opinion researcher in Des Moines. "It's a tip in the balance," said Selzer, whose firm conducts The Des Moines Register's Iowa Poll. "You are dealing with things around the margins where an incremental change can be a meaningful change."
Hi, I needed a non-partisan sign for a voter registration table, so I made this one in Photoshop (borrowing heavily from a small graphic I found on the web). You can download it and print it at Kinkos for about 50 bucks. It has an American flag background, says "Are you a registered voter? If not register here" and is about 3 feet by 2 feet. The download is about 30 MB. If you use it please post and let me know where and how (just for fun).
Download "Register Here" sign (30 MB)
My wife recently read this blog and quickly pointed out. "It's out of date". I asked however do you mean out of date, she replied "It says you are not registered to vote".
Quickly I logged in and changed this information and felt it fitting to explain this in this blog.
I was recently (May 2008) sworn in as a citizen of the United States. That's right, one more vote for the good guys! This has been a very exciting chapter in my life (so exciting that I didn't even update the info on the blog).
During the naturalization ceremony, there was a very big push to register to vote. Even before our naturalization certificates were handed out, voter registration cards were handed out. How wonderful!
A speech followed on the significance of voting. Everyone, including myself filled the voter registration card out. The greatest liberty and right of all, the right to vote. When filling the card out I felt a tiny thing called HOPE!
Hope is what Obama is all about. While Obama is one person, he is asking every one of us to be accountable, he's asking that we each do something to action the greater good of the country. American's should be empowered to change something in their lives, the lives of someone else and ultimatly greater good for community. Change, and hope Hope are good positive things! They certainly don't happen overnight, but they start at an individual level.
We must get out in our communities by foot (if possible), by phone and by mail to make sure our neighbors are registed to vote and after they register make sure they understand the information on their Voter Registration Cards. So many people do not know what that the information on their Voter Registration cards is vital. It is a same that we are not taught these things in school. However no time to cry about what is not a reality. It is time to make correcitons, connect and in some cases reconnect to our communities.
We have two Obama Fellows working in our area:
Euphemmie Dalton College Park and East Point....euphemmie@hotmail.com
Francine Scott Clayton County....fran.scott@comcast.net
Please contact them and let them know what you can do and when. The most important mission is to get people who are not registed to vote to register. Then educate them to use their priviledge wisely.
Fired Up and out there!
Hadayai
(404) 608-8649
If you are not a registered voter, did you know that you cannot vote in the Flagler primary elections, unless you register to vote by Monday, July 28, 2008.
The primary election is when the local residents will be selecting local candidates for the subsequent election in Flagler County for positions such as Clerk of Courts, Board of County Commission, School Board, Supervisor of Elections, and the Sheriff. The primary election in Palm Coast and Flagler County will take place on Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
BE ELECTION READY:
Make sure you are registered to voteIf you have not registered to vote by July 28, you can't vote in local primaries. If you are not a registered voter, you can pick up a voter registration application at the Library in Palm Coast, or do that from the comfort of your home or office, as you can print out a blank application online at: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/RegToVote/webappform.pdf. Make sure your application is processed by July 28.
Update your address and other registration informationIf the only change in your record is the change of your address within Flagler County, then you can contact the Flagler Supervisor of Elections Office at 386.313.4170 or complete the reverse side of your voter registration card. However if it is a name change, party affiliation change, or address change from or to another county in Florida, then you must complete a new voter registration application.
Find Your Early Voting Site or Your Election Day Polling PlaceEarly voting for primaries begins Monday, August 11. Hours for early voting are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday. Early voting will end on Saturday August 23rd. Naturally, if you did not vote early, you can always go to the polls on Tuesday, August 26 --the day of the primary election. Keep in mind though, early voting is a convenient and probably a faster way to cast your vote. When you have a 15-day window to cast your vote, there is no excuses such as "something came up" or "I got busy" when the Primary Day comes. Early voting locations include:
- Flagler County Public Library (2500 Palm Coast Pkwy, Palm Coast) - Flagler Beach City Commission Room (105 S. 2nd St, Flagler Beach) - Flagler County Elections Office (1769 E. Highway 100, Bunnell)
Request Your Absentee ballot in Time for the PrimaryAn absentee ballot is a vote cast by someone who is either unable or unwilling to attend the official polling stations. If you are not sure how your schedule is going to work out, then perhaps you should request your absentee ballot. You can do so online, as simple as 1-2-3: http://www.flaglerelections.com/absentee.htm For complete information on Voter Registration, visit: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/voter-registration/voter-reg.shtml You can also call the Florida Voter Registration Hotline, toll-free at 1-866-308-6739. If you are suspicious of frauds by any group or individual regarding voter registration, call the Voter Fraud Hotline 1-877-868-3737
In Flagler County contact the Supervisor of Elections at 386.313.4170 (or visit www.FlaglerElections.com).
Please note that the July 28 deadline (and other information listed above) are related to the Flagler County Primaries only. The General Election voter registration deadline is different, and not until Fall: October 6 is the last day to register to vote in the general elections.
One of the best ways to understand who is who in the local elections, is through opportunities to meet the candidates and listen to them.
Here are some of those opportunities:
Meet the Candidates NightNAACP will host a Meet the Candidates Night on July 23rd, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the African-American Cultural Society (4422 North US 1, Palm Coast). Candidates running for Sheriff and County Commission will participate in the forum, and the new DEC Chair Dan Parham is expected to be moderator. For details, call NAACP at 386.446.7822 (source Flagler Times & NAACP)Online Town Hall MeetingsAlso scheduled are online town-hall style debates by FlaglerChat.com. Registration is free, and you will be able to access and participate from the comfort of your home. If you are already registered on FlaglerChat.com (and if you are not, registration is free) all you have to do is to log on to www.FlaglerChat.com, submit your questions to the local candidates. On the respective debate night, candidates will answer the questions and debate in a true Town Hall fashion, which will be available for all to see. The online debates are sponsored by FlaglerChat.com, Rotary Clubs of Flagler, Flagler Home Builders Association, African-American Cultural Society, and Palm Coast Civic Association. Schedule is as follows (source FlaglerChat.com) :On Mon, July 28 - Clerk of Court CandidatesOn Wed, July 30 - Board of County CommissionOn Thu, August 14 - School BoardOn Mon, August 18 - Supervisor of ElectionsOn Wed, August 20 - Sheriff
Meet the Candidates NightNAACP will host a Meet the Candidates Night on July 23rd, between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the African-American Cultural Society (4422 North US 1, Palm Coast). Candidates running for Sheriff and County Commission will participate in the forum, and the new DEC Chair Dan Parham is expected to be moderator. For details, call NAACP at 386.446.7822 (source Flagler Times & NAACP)
Online Town Hall MeetingsAlso scheduled are online town-hall style debates by FlaglerChat.com. Registration is free, and you will be able to access and participate from the comfort of your home. If you are already registered on FlaglerChat.com (and if you are not, registration is free) all you have to do is to log on to www.FlaglerChat.com, submit your questions to the local candidates. On the respective debate night, candidates will answer the questions and debate in a true Town Hall fashion, which will be available for all to see. The online debates are sponsored by FlaglerChat.com, Rotary Clubs of Flagler, Flagler Home Builders Association, African-American Cultural Society, and Palm Coast Civic Association. Schedule is as follows (source FlaglerChat.com) :
On Mon, July 28 - Clerk of Court CandidatesOn Wed, July 30 - Board of County CommissionOn Thu, August 14 - School BoardOn Mon, August 18 - Supervisor of ElectionsOn Wed, August 20 - Sheriff
Both are good opportunities to learn about the local politics and issues, and more importantly about the candidates and their positions on matters which concern us as Flagler county residents. I hope this information will be of use to you and/or to people you may know.
Looking forward to an election that is civil, respectful, and just...
Let the best candidates for the county, country and the world win.
Best regards, Kayhan EkinciPalm Coast Residentand Obama Supporter
______Note: Information above is correct to the best of my knowledge, as of the date this has been posted online (July 20, 2008). Compilation of the information and deadlines have been based on several sources which are deemed reliable. Dates and information may be subject to change. Author is not responsible for any typos, errors or omissions. You should verify the locations, dates, and deadlines with the respective group in charge.
