Help me be an informed voter in my local (U.S.) Senate and Congressional races tomorrow! I'd like to key in my ZIP code and get a concise, impartial overview of the platform and positions of all the candidates on the ballot. Direct me to site(s) that may serve, Metafilter.
posted by killdevil
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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I'll make this super-simple: how anonymous is your vote in the United States? I'm currently working for a progressive-oriented group that does lot of work with Democratic politicians/figures - but I'm considering voting third-party in this year's presidential election.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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Is there an updated list of all the new Voter ID laws in various states in America?
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posted by cashman
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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To help Obama win, do I vote for Santorum or Gingrich? I'm an anarchist/socialist living in Alabama, where crossover voting is permitted. I'm looking for sound logic and effective strategy.
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posted by Clay201
on Mar 12, 2012 -
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“A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy but won't cross the street to vote in a national election”
Why is there an apparent apathy of political participation in America, and to extend it a bit, how come voting turn-out is higher in some countries in others even if the countries in comparison are both recognized liberal democracies?
posted by espada0
on Mar 10, 2011 -
27 answers
UKElectionFilter: What's the name of that amazing website that asks you a series of questions and then displays your compatibility with the various parties?
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posted by bullox
on Jan 29, 2010 -
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I thought it was more a less a given right to write in a candidate. I have before. The sample ballot indicated that one could do so. After standing in line 2 hours I see that, nope, I have to vote for whoever is printed on the ticket. everything else, from senator to dog catcher had write-in options. The poll workers, a young and friendly lot, were clueless, God bless em.
So, when voting in a presidential election,
must one vote for the names printed on the ballot, or not participate at all? I realize a write in vote is a 'throwaway', that's not the question.
I am not from SC, but had to vote there this year if that matters which it shouldn't.
posted by anonymous
on Nov 4, 2008 -
8 answers
Will I be able to vote in the Florida election tomorrow using an expired passport as Photo ID, or will I be stuck filling out a provisional ballot?
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posted by empyrean
on Nov 4, 2008 -
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Chicago-Obama-Filter: Can you recommend a bar with good TV viewing of the election coverage near Grant Park?
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posted by wfrgms
on Nov 2, 2008 -
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I just
found out that I am listed as an "active" registered voter in two Pennsylvania counties -- may I vote in either one of those counties in November?
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posted by cac
on Oct 9, 2008 -
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To the undecideds, or those who believe they can put themselves in the undecided's shoes:
What might persuade you towards a particular candidate, particularly in the form of anything a volunteer might be able to do? Would someone coming to your door help, or hurt? Phone calls? Voter registration campaigns, or offers of rides to the polls? Signs in yards and clever bumper stickers? Blog posts? Emailing everyone I know with video clips and transcripts? What can be done to positively affect your decision in the presidential election?
In short, how might I, as a volunteer, most effectively turn you into decided for my candidate.
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posted by davebug
on Sep 26, 2008 -
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How do Americans vote when they are overseas? I live in Australia and my husband works with a young guy who is a US citizen. He'd like to vote in the upcoming election, but has never voted before and has no idea how to do an absentee vote from overseas. Where do we look to find this info, and has anyone had problems doing this before? Do you need to sort it out ahead of time?
posted by harriet vane
on Sep 5, 2008 -
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I have U.S. citizenship but have never resided in the states. My mother was from Illinois. Is it possible for me to vote in the presidential election?
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posted by glip
on May 16, 2008 -
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As much as I'd like to contribute my vote to what could be a pivotal senate race, I don't want to do anything illegal. I need some clarification.
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posted by csimpkins
on Nov 6, 2006 -
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I am philosophically opposed to the concept of voter initiatives and ballot questions. There are three questions on my ballot on Tuesday. Should I leave them blank, or vote no?
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posted by Saucy Intruder
on Nov 5, 2006 -
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Where can I find an official source for popular vote results for U.S. House of Representatives elections?
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posted by onshi
on Jan 30, 2006 -
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In Wisconsin, you don't have to declare a party in order to vote in the primary, which has me wondering, since George W. Bush is a lock on the republican side, why don't republicans vote in the democratic party for the person they think is the least likely to win?
posted by drezdn
on Feb 17, 2004 -
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