VOTE411 (www.VOTE411.org): the one-stop-shop for all your election information needs.This election season, the League is expanding its traditional arsenal of voter VOTER. One entitled to a vote; an elector. education tools--Voters' Guides, debates and voter registration Voter registration is the requirement in some democracies for citizens to check in with some central registry before being allowed to vote in elections. An effort to get people to register is known as a voter registration drive. Centralized/compulsory vs. . We are launching VOTE411, (www.VOTE411.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. ), an easy-to-use, nonpartisan non·par·ti·san adj. Based on, influenced by, affiliated with, or supporting the interests or policies of no single political party: a nonpartisan commission; nonpartisan opinions. Web site for election related information. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] VOTE411 provides both general and state-specific data on such items as voter registration and absentee One who has left, either temporarily or permanently, his or her domicile or usual place of residence or business. A person beyond the geographical borders of a state who has not authorized an agent to represent him or her in legal proceedings that may be commenced against him or her ballot rules, early voting Early voting, is the process which voters can cast their vote on a single or series of days prior to an election. Early voting can take place remotely, such as by mail, or in person, usually in designated early voting polling stations. provisions, ID requirements, voting machine voting machine, instrument for recording and counting votes. The voting machine itself is generally positioned in a booth, often closed off by a curtain to assure secrecy for the voter. types, tools for overseas citizens, and contact information for elections officials. An exciting feature of VOTE411 is its local information component--a polling place locator that allows users to key in their addresses and obtain their poll locations. Knowing where to go to vote is among the most sought after pieces of information in the days immediately leading up to, and on, Election Day. Candidate and ballot initiative information will be gathered from local and state Leagues for inclusion on the site. Help for overseas voters is also part of VOTE411. The League has partnered with the Overseas Vote Foundation The Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) is a U.S. based 501(c)(3) public charity that works to facilitate voter participation in federal elections for American citizens whose voting programs falls under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). to enable military and overseas voters to register to vote and request absentee ballots. And, VOTE411 links to as many other relevant sources of online election information as possible. VOTE411 is where voters go for easy access to trustworthy election information. There is no other Web site that provides this level of comprehensive, state-specific information. Even within a state, most people do not know what state or local government agencies to turn to on this subject. The ability to go to one site--VOTE411--for information on multiple states is especially appealing to families and individuals who are mobile--particularly college students and others who move periodically for employment, education or retirement. The League's VOTE411 is an invaluable tool for voters. Spread the word in your community about the new one-stop-shop, VOTE411! RELATED ARTICLE: VOTE411 provides: * Election dates * Voter qualifications * Registration deadlines * Absentee ballot information * ID requirements * Early voting options * Voting machines * Voter registration forms * Polling place locations * Contact information for elections officials * Data on candidates in federal, state and local races * Ballot measure information * Other resources |
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