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Post by cakemakermom on Oct 26, 2012 8:45:02 GMT -6
Surprised? The media only promotes the two people running in the most popular groups. There are always at least 6 people running for president on any ballot. There are more than just this one set of people to vote for on a ballot. There are congress people and local school boards, amendments and school district questions. It's not just one or two things we're voting for, there's a whole long list that may take more than 5 minutes to decide on, have your opinions ready before you walk in the door of your polling place. Will you be prepared before you walk into your polling place? Do you know where your polling place is? Did it move this year or did you move? Did you check that little box on the driver's license application to make sure that you're registered? Fortunately we can still register same-day still. See what you're voting for and where you need to vote at this link: pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/Default.aspxBe prepared before you walk in, be sure to research the implications to all the issues at hand completely before you decide on yes or no. Only 11 days left! |
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Post by cakemakermom on Oct 26, 2012 12:55:14 GMT -6
Click on the blue names and pick the best you think from the limited information provided. Sometimes you can find links to fb pages too. Most people running for office have a website just to promote themselves. If you feel up to it, google the names and see what information comes up. Sadly, we probably won't see much information in this weeks local paper, much of it was already printed and published for most of the candidates in the local races.
I finished my pick list today, I'm prepared to go vote!
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Post by lilmermaid on Oct 26, 2012 14:50:23 GMT -6
Well as far as judges and other no namers I try to look for well known name signs in peoples yards that are the same as how I'm voting. Otherwise I just pick the name I like best, lol!
Sorry but I don't have time to research EVERY single person whose going to be on the ballot!
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Post by ReneeW on Oct 26, 2012 19:43:03 GMT -6
I always do that, too -- like a week before election time, I'll get on line to see what my ballot looks like. Then in the races I'm not familiar with, I'll go to those candidates' websites to see what their views or, and if they don't have a website there's usually something somewhere (local paper etc.) that at least has them answer a few questions. I usually have to write down the local candidates' names because otherwise I forget whom I want to elect!!
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Post by sharon on Oct 26, 2012 20:03:13 GMT -6
For judges we google the names and see what we can find, and also look to see who ethical groups are endorsing. There are a couple of judge candidates this year that are really scary but it's easy to find that out b/c its right on their websites how they want to replace the Constitution with their own religious law and such.
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Post by cakemakermom on Oct 27, 2012 17:25:14 GMT -6
My local paper had an insert with all the contestants and what they stand for according to the interviews they gave to the paper earlier. Look to your local paper this weekend to see if yours has the local races.
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Post by andiemarie923 on Oct 30, 2012 17:34:07 GMT -6
I agree with Sharon - It is very important to look into these judges. Many of these judges list on their webpages their political positions, and it is best to look into their webpages and decide who lines up best with your ideals.
If any of your have any questions about ANYTHING on your ballot or any other questions about voting, you can e-mail me (whit1106@umn.edu) or call me (612-889-5669) anytime between now and election day.
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