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Who is on the ballot in the next election? How to register to vote? ...and more - including how to make Election Day easy for you! The Fall Primary will take place on September 9, 2008!

Voter InformationRegister to Vote5 Things You Need to Know & Ways to Make Voting A Breeze5 Cosas Que Debe Saber El Dia De Las Eleccions.


Voter Information

Find information about the next election at "Beloit City Clerk's Office" or see the other sections on this web site http://beloit.govoffice3.com/index.asp and click on Voter Election Information on the left hand list.
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Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your your address or your name? Use the link above to the Beloit City Clerk's office.
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5 Things You Need to Know & Ways to Make Voting A Breeze

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ON ELECTION DAY

1. YOUR BALLOT, YOUR VOTE Don't panic if you registered to vote but your name is not on the list. Get help from a poll worker to make sure your vote is counted. You may be directed to another polling place or given a provisional ballot.
2. I.D. + DON'T GO WITHOUT IT You may need to show I.D. To be safe, bring your driver's license, or a paycheck, utility bill or government document that includes your name and street address.
3. WRITING ON THE WALL Look at the signs at the polling place for directions on how to use the voting machines, a list of your voting rights, and instructions for filing a complaint if your rights have been violated.
4. WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK Poll workers are there to help you. They'll show you how to work the machines and give you a provisional ballot if you need one. If you're at the wrong polling place, they should tell you how to get to the right one.
5. IN AND OUT You probably won't have to wait too long. But even if the line is long, don't leave without voting. The outcome of this election will be important!

3 WAYS TO MAKE VOTING A BREEZE

1. CALL AHEAD Call the elections office or board of elections for your county, city or state to make sure you're registered to vote and to and out where your polling place is. Or check their Web site.
2. AVOID THE CROWDS If you can, go to the polls during off hours: 10 a.m.+11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.+ 3:30 p.m. That's when it's likely to be less crowded.
3. TAKE A FRIEND TO VOTE Why go alone when you can take a friend or loved one to vote too?

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5 Cosas Que Debe Saber El Dia De Las Eleccions

5 COSAS QUE DEBE SABER EL DIA DE LAS ELECCIONES un

1. SU BOLETA, SU VOTO. No se desespere si se ha inscrito para votar pero su nombre no figura en el padrón electoral. Pídale ayuda al encargado de mesa para cerciorarse de que su voto se computa. Le pueden indicar que debe ir a otro recinto electoral o le entregarán una boleta provisoria.
2. DOCUMENTO DE IDENTIFICACION - LLEVELO, NO LO OLVIDE. Quizás tenga que presentar un documento de identifcación. Para estar seguro, no olvide su licencia de conductor, o un comprobante de su sueldo, una cuenta de servicios públicos o un documento emitido por una dependencia gubernamental donde gure su nombre y dirección.
3. ANUNCIOS EN LAS PAREDES. En los carteles de su recinto electoral podrá encontrar las instrucciones sobre cómo usar las máquinas para emitir su voto, una lista de sus derechos como votante y las instrucciones para llenar un formulario de protesta en caso de que se violen sus derechos.
4. SI TIENE DUDAS, ¡PREGUNTE! La gente a cargo de las mesas electorales está ahí para prestarle su ayuda. Le mostrarán cómo usar las máquinas y, si necesita, le entregarán una boleta provisional. Si se encuentra en un recinto electoral equivocado, le darán instrucciones para llegar al que le corresponde.
5. ENTRAR Y SALIR. Probablemente no tenga que esperar mucho. Pero, aunque la cola sea larga, no se retire antes de votar. ¡Los resultados de estas elecciones son muy importantes!

3 MANERAS PARA VOTAR RAPIDAMENTE

1. LLAME CON ANTERIORIDAD. Llame a la oficina electoral o a la junta electoral de su condado, ciudad o estado para asegurarse de que está empadronado para votar y para saber en qué recinto electoral vota. O consulte su sitio de Internet.
2. EVITE LOS AMONTONAMIENTOS. Si puede, trate de votar cuando hay menos gente: 10 a.m. a 11:30 a.m. y 1:30 p.m. a 3:30 p.m. Esas son las horas en que probablemente no haya tanta gente.
3. LLEVE A UN AMIGO PARA QUE VOTE CON USTED. ¿Por qué ir solo cuando puede ir a votar con un amigo o con un pariente?

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