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November 1, 2006
Election Day, Tuesday, November 7th
Dear friends,
Election day, coming up on Tuesday, November 7th, is one of our greatest civic rituals. I urge you to vote - and get everyone you know to vote.
Millions of people will be voting on new machines and some concerns have been raised about their accuracy. Here is what we can do to make sure that our vote is counted accurately:
1) CHECK NOW TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE REGISTERED TO VOTE, even if you think you are (some people have been knocked off the rolls due to recent computer changes). Also find the current address of your polling location since many polling locations have changed. For many states, you can find this information at www.CanIVote.org, or call your county election office.
2) VOTE! Use a paper ballot wherever possible which is better than the touch screen machines. Voting by absentee ballot guarantees you'll vote on a paper ballot, if you have that opportunity. (Note to those voting on an electronic voting machines: if the machine has a paper trail printer, confirm that your vote is recorded accurately on the paper record. If there is a problem, notify the poll worker before casting your vote.)
3) BRING IDENTIFICATION and proof of residence when you vote.
4) IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM VOTING, CALL immediately 1-866-OurVote (1-866-687-8683) for English or 1-888-VeyVota (1-888-839-8682 para la ayuda en espanol). Call from the polling site so people can help you right away.
5) HELP MONITOR THE ELECTIONS. If you can give 3 hours or more on Election Day, we need you to monitor the election. For more info, visit www.pollworkersfordemocracy.org.
Please spread this message far and wide.
If you want more information, contact the following citizen groups working to protect our democracy:
• Velvet Revolution is a network of progressive organizations demanding progressive change including action to ensure accurate US elections, www.VelvetRevolution.us
• VoteTrust USA has excellent info on the integrity of our voting system AND supports groups working at the local and state level (a good way to connect with people in your area), www.VoteTrustUSA.org
• Common Cause gathers info on voting problems, works for election reforms through state and federal government, www.CommonCause.org
• People for the American Way organizes volunteers to safeguard our voting through Election Protection teams, www.pfaw.org
• The Advancement Project works with communities to build a fair and just multi-racial democracy in America, helps to ensure universal opportunity, equity and access, www.AdvancementProject.org
Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 7th. Let our voices be heard!
With love,
Posted by mwblog at November 1, 2006 7:27 AM
