Time to vote, y’all!
November 4th, 2008 . by laurieThere is NO EXCUSE for not voting. This is the most important election of our lifetimes. Please, please, please vote today. Take someone with you so they can vote too. Wait in line for as long as it takes. Call in sick to work if you must. But vote.
I’d love everyone reading this to comment and let us all know they voted.
Information below (thanks, Moveon.org) if you need it:
Election 2008 Voting Information
Today, November 4th, is Election Day! Remember to vote—not just for Barack Obama, but for Congressional, state, and local candidates as well.
Where and when do I vote?
Find your polling place, voting times, and other important information by checking out these sites and the hotline below. These resources are good, but not perfect. To be doubly sure, you can also contact your local elections office.
Obama’s VoteForChange site: voteforchange.com
League of Women Voters’ site: vote411.org/pollfinder.php
Obama’s voter hotline: 877-US4-OBAMA (877-874-6226)
What should I do before I go?
After you’ve entered your address on either Vote For Change or Vote411, read the voting instructions and special rules for your state.
Voting ID laws vary from state to state, but if you have ID, bring it.
Check out all the voting myths and misinformation to look out for: http://truth.voteforchange.com/
What if something goes wrong?
Not on the voter list? Make sure you’re at the right polling place, then demand a provisional ballot.
If you’re voting on an electronic machine with a paper record, verify that the record is accurate.
Need legal help? Call 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
Try to get video of the problem and submit it to VideoTheVote.org
Want to do more?
Text all of your friends: “Vote Obama today! Pass it on!”
Make calls from home for Obama.
Now everybody go vote!!!
