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Post by jkjacq on Feb 1, 2020 10:22:36 GMT -6
New to voting or politics?
Everything is overwhelming?
Don’t know if or how you’re registered to vote?
There are some super knowledgeable people here and can help point you where to find out!
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 1, 2020 10:23:45 GMT -6
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Post by byjove on Feb 2, 2020 10:01:53 GMT -6
Do you think we should move this thread to GD?
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Post by flippinchica on Feb 2, 2020 11:33:22 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 2, 2020 12:00:51 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. Have you tried Ballotpedia.org? Not sure how well maintained it is for everywhere but might be a good start. Here in CA we get a sample ballot a couple of weeks prior (just got mine for Super Tuesday voting this week) in the mail that has everything on our ballot in it and write ups on the candidates and measures. For the big elections with lots to vote on we get an entire voting guide with full legislation, summary, pros/cons/rebuttals for the propositions. It’s amazing. I was shocked when I moved to Georgia and they had nothing like it. I just had to read the quick snapshot of the issue on Election Day and make a decision. It made me vote on less because I didn’t feel informed on some issues and just skipped them. |
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 2, 2020 12:07:13 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. Also you can contact the county election board if they aren’t help your sec of state. The sos site shows early voting already so there should be sample ballots available |
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Post by blurnette989 on Feb 2, 2020 12:44:06 GMT -6
Kida join us, we will help get you registered and comfortable casting a vote!
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Post by flippinchica on Feb 2, 2020 13:38:09 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. Have you tried Ballotpedia.org? Not sure how well maintained it is for everywhere but might be a good start. Here in CA we get a sample ballot a couple of weeks prior (just got mine for Super Tuesday voting this week) in the mail that has everything on our ballot in it and write ups on the candidates and measures. For the big elections with lots to vote on we get an entire voting guide with full legislation, summary, pros/cons/rebuttals for the propositions. It’s amazing. I was shocked when I moved to Georgia and they had nothing like it. I just had to read the quick snapshot of the issue on Election Day and make a decision. It made me vote on less because I didn’t feel informed on some issues and just skipped them. I tried ballotopedia and it had the statewide races but not the local ones. At least I can look into those for now. Otherwise I can stop by once early voting starts. |
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Post by PandaWatch on Feb 2, 2020 13:47:47 GMT -6
Do you think we should move this thread to GD? I'm happy to promote it over there and let people know it’s here. |
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Post by blurnette989 on Feb 2, 2020 13:53:02 GMT -6
Do you think we should move this thread to GD? I'm happy to promote it over there and let people know it’s here. Yes let's link! |
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Post by Uncaripswife on Feb 2, 2020 14:07:25 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. You may need to go to your county election administrator -- maybe this will get you there? www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/county.shtml |
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Feb 2, 2020 14:27:24 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. Do you have a local newspaper? Ours has a website where they cover local elections. You could also try your library, they often have election information. |
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Post by geekygirly on Feb 2, 2020 15:21:59 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. You can try www.vote411.org. It’s run by the League of Women Voters and tries to compile voting/ballot info for each district. |
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Post by friendofdobby on Feb 2, 2020 16:04:28 GMT -6
So I have a question. I renewed my drivers license a few months ago and updated my name and address. I got my new voters card in the mail and it has my updated address but my old last name.
Do I just contact the county election board and request they fix it? This may be a basic question but I just don’t know the easiest way to correct it.
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Post by athn64 on Feb 2, 2020 16:18:09 GMT -6
So I have a question. I renewed my drivers license a few months ago and updated my name and address. I got my new voters card in the mail and it has my updated address but my old last name. Do I just contact the county election board and request they fix it? This may be a basic question but I just don’t know the easiest way to correct it. Depends on your state, but you should be able to go online to your state's voter registration and fix it. |
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Post by blurnette989 on Feb 2, 2020 16:18:38 GMT -6
So I have a question. I renewed my drivers license a few months ago and updated my name and address. I got my new voters card in the mail and it has my updated address but my old last name. Do I just contact the county election board and request they fix it? This may be a basic question but I just don’t know the easiest way to correct it. This may depend on your state. Do you mind sharing that? |
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Post by friendofdobby on Feb 2, 2020 16:22:29 GMT -6
So I have a question. I renewed my drivers license a few months ago and updated my name and address. I got my new voters card in the mail and it has my updated address but my old last name. Do I just contact the county election board and request they fix it? This may be a basic question but I just don’t know the easiest way to correct it. This may depend on your state. Do you mind sharing that? Oklahoma |
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 2, 2020 16:51:11 GMT -6
So I have a question. I renewed my drivers license a few months ago and updated my name and address. I got my new voters card in the mail and it has my updated address but my old last name. Do I just contact the county election board and request they fix it? This may be a basic question but I just don’t know the easiest way to correct it. Depends on your state, but you should be able to go online to your state's voter registration and fix it. According to the registration paper for ok I’d call. Or just complete a new application for name change www.ok.gov/elections/documents/Oklahoma%20Voter%20Registration%20Application%20form%20v4-20%20SEB%20web.pdf |
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Post by athn64 on Feb 2, 2020 16:52:58 GMT -6
This may depend on your state. Do you mind sharing that? Oklahoma So, they don't have online for name changes. I'd contact your local election authority then. Because they seem to want you to do it by paper, which I'm assuming you just did and they screwed it up. |
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Post by flippinchica on Feb 2, 2020 17:19:01 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. You can try www.vote411.org. It’s run by the League of Women Voters and tries to compile voting/ballot info for each district. That is actually the most info I have found so far! Thanks! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2020 21:45:29 GMT -6
Oh, this thread is amazing.
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Post by piratecat on Feb 4, 2020 22:30:16 GMT -6
Ok I have a question. I have been trying to find out all the races that will be on my primary ballot next month and have not been able to do so with Google. Any resources? I live in TX. You probably already checked but my town’s website is where I find my sample ballot for all elections. |
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