Be Inspired, Vote!

Here it is, the most exciting day in ages, right?   And the award for Most Bizzare Election Year Ever Goes to...2016!!!   I am happy to say that I haven't heard the old phrase "voter apathy" in a very long time, thank heavens.

I always like to search with the word "vintage" in front of just about any topic I want to illustrate with pictures.  Tons of irresistible Women's Suffrage posters came up, so I'm just going to toss in my favorites, and some posters that were just meant to get people out to the polls.  Hmmmm....

Zoned out and hit publish, oops! This counts as tomorrow's post.

Finding Election Information and background for Local Candidates

We're finding out today how hard it is to find background information on local candidates. State and Federal information is everywhere, so it seems, but the local races can be a challenge.

Tip 1: Look up the community paper for your area online and see if they have an election guide. Many do!

Tip 2: Use the sample ballot on the Secretary of State Pollfinder site (after typing in your address info), write down your local candidates and then look for web pages for the city and county candidates.

http://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us

Minnesota Voting Info

The excitement continues to build in the close races for Minnesota and everywhere. In recent years with insanely close elections and recounts, more than ever every vote counts!

Where to vote

If you're not certain of your local polling location use the Pollfinder from the Minnesota Secretary of State to find your location.

Pollfinder


Also from the Secretary of State, answers to many of your basic voting questions, including Absentee Balloting, Voter Registration, and how to get a ride to the polls.

Minnesota Votes

For local and state candidate information and answers to a standard set of questions that might give you a feel for where the candidates stand, visit the League of Women Voters of Minnesota Voters Guide for 2010.

League Of Women Voters Minnesota Voter Guide 2010