Get Ready to Vote on Election Day

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Election Day nears, make sure you're ready and registered.

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, voters will cast ballots in the 2008 general election. More so than in recent years, anticipation is on the rise for this election. Registration numbers have increased in nearly every state, and in some states it’s still not too late.

The League of Women Voters helps voters in all states to find registration deadlines, verify registration status, locate polling places, look at issues on the ballot, check voting hours and register to vote (if the deadline hasn’t passed).

Whether this is your first election or you’re a voting veteran, here are answers to some basic questions, along with helpful resources.

How can I register to vote?

Most state government Web sites have a voter registration guide you can go to Vote411 to find the link to your state. Federal law dictates that all states have registration deadlines at least 30 days before the election, which was Oct. 4. Many states have moved the deadline closer to Election Day in order to give citizens more time to register. Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Wyoming allow same-day voter registration. North Dakota is the only state that doesn’t require registration to vote.

  • Published on Oct 16, 2008
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