Where to Vote in the US Election

uploaded by Yuliya Talmazan November 3, 2008 at 10:41 am
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Where to Vote in the US Election by Yuliya Talmazan

Since the US Election begins tomorrow, November 4 we at NowPublic thought we would gather as much information we could on election information and polling resources.

A great site for voter-related questions, including a polling place finder, is vote411.org:

Presidential General Election Voters' Guide
The League invited presidential candidates to provide their perspectives and solutions to a range of policy issues. Download it!

Election Day Problems?
For specific help with Election Day problems, call one of these hotlines: 1-866-MYVOTE1, 1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español).

Here's a solid blog that explains how the election is going to unfold:

First, the very fact of turnouts in states higher than in recent years, or perhaps even recent decades, may delay to varying degrees the estimates of results. For that matter, in a country that has seen a protracted agony around a final result just eight years ago, the likelihood of a higher turnout, and the telegraphing of intentions that some results may be contested, also could delay finality, at least in some cases.

Many different voting methods, including some controversial electronic machines, are being used this year:

Voters across the United States will use a variety of methods to cast their votes during the November 4 election.
The watershed 2000 vote that saw George W. Bush elected president also cast a harsh spotlight on flaws in the ways Americans cast their ballots, and prompted the federal government to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on upgrading voting equipment across the country.

A good list here of what you'll need to bring with you on voting day:

Make sure you're registered and bring your ID

Before you can vote, you have to register (except in North Dakota). Each state has a different deadline for voter registration, but in most states, you need to have registered at least 30 days before Election Day. A few states don't accept MAIL-IN voter registration forms, which means you must register in-person.