Wouldn’t it be phenomenal if every eligible voter in Jackson County registered and voted during the 2008 presidential election? Encourage everyone you know!

HEY, EVERYONE! LET’S VOTE! 

These sites are to help voters in the decision-making process. The first section is for the political parties named: 

The Democratic Party       http://www.democrats.org/

The Green Party of the United States       http://www.gp.org/

The Libertarian Party 

http://www.lp.org/

The Republican Party       http://www.gop.com/ 

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The second section provides information on issues and candidates: 

League of Women Voters        http://www.lwv.org/  Not just for women, this organization has long offered the voter a neutral source of knowledge.

Michigan Ballot Sample and Polling Information        http://publius.org/  Visit this site now to find out where and when you can vote and to look at a sample ballot.

Open Secrets: Your guide to the money in U.S. elections.    http://www.opensecrets.org Run by the Center for Responsive Politics, this site is packed with data. The center claims it “is a non-partisan, non-profit research group based in Washington, D.C. that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy…The Center’s work is aimed at creating a more educated voter, an involved citizenry, and a more responsive government."

Project Vote Smart       

http://www.votesmart.org/  This well-organized site offers a wealth of information on issues and candidates, including voting records, public statements and biographies.