Friday, October 31, 2008

Can’t Make it to the Polls? Request Absentee Ballot by Nov. 1

As a registered voter, you may obtain an absentee ballot if you are over age 60, unable to attend the polls for physical or religious reasons or expecting to be out of town. Voters who wish to receive their absentee ballot by mail have until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 to submit their absentee ballot application to their city of township clerk.

Voter turnout is expected to be high for the November 4th election. Last week, Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land said that a record number of Michigan residents – 7.47 million -– have registered to vote, representing nearly 98 percent of the voting age population. Voters will be asked to present photo ID at the polls, such as a Michigan driver's license or identification card. Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.Michigan.gov/vote for information on absentee ballots and Michigan's voter identification law.

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