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Fill
out a registration form and mail it in to your County Board of
Registrars.
You do not have to declare a party affiliation in Alabama
when you register. There is no required residency time limit for voter
registration in Alabama. You must re-register if you have moved to
another county. If you have moved (even down the street!) or
have not voted in more than 4 years, fill out a Voter Registration
Update Form at the polls.
QUESTIONS? CONTACT ONE OF THESE... Usually...
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Birmingham News Voter Guide Build your ballot based on your voting location and get candidate information. Offices Up For Election in 2008 Information from the Alabama Secretary of State Candidate Campaign Finance Information Who has
contributed to the candidates? How much? Follow the
money.
More information at al.com/election/ Read, Listen, Watch The news media is usually a good source for unbiased coverage of candidate activities and positions. Note that media editorial boards often endorse candidates. However, the news coverage should be nonpartisan. Pay attention to what the candidates do and how they have voted if currently in office. Watch political ads with a critical eye, especially negative ads against an opponent.
How
to Watch a Debate 2008 Presidential Primary Voters' Guide Presidential
Candidate Web Sites Democratic Party
Republican
Party
If
you're 18-30, you're hot! Declare
Yourself!  Check out Declare Yourself - media-rich with hilarious spoken word artists and comedy celebrity PSA video clips. (Hey, they're teamed with Comedy Central - whadya expect?) Download this brochure to see what issues young voters care about and what they're asking their candidates. Throw in your voice at a candidate event and... SMACKDOWN YOUR VOTE ON ELECTION DAY!
 MTV's
Rock
the VoteAnother must see, media rich site! Rock the Vote "engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. ...mobilizes young people to create positive social and political change in their lives and communities." And they're cool, too! Kids
Voting USA
For the future voters. "Kids Voting USA® (KVUSA) is working to secure the future of democracy by preparing young people to be educated, engaged voters." Teachers and kids, be sure to check out the Kids Voting USA resource page!
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 Vote on August 29 (possibly) - Municipal Elections in many cities. Contact your city clerk's office for information.
Vote on November 4 - General Election Compile a sample ballot
with state-wide races & candidates Election and candidate information offered byThe Birmingham News & al.com. Jefferson Co. & Shelby voters can add local offices & candidates. Other questions? Call LWVAL 205 871-8194 or visit: www.vote411.org,
the League's national election information website.
 About
Absentee Voting Can't go to your
polling place to vote on election day? You can vote by mail or vote in person
before election day in your county Circuit Clerk's office.
This is called absentee voting. Absentee voting is only
allowed under
certain circumstances, however. It is the voting method used by
millitary and overseas personel, college students, the homebound, poll
workers, and those with last minute business or health emergencies.
Check out this absentee
voting information from the AL Secretary of State to see if
you are eligible and how to vote absentee. Remember,
you do have to apply
for an absentee ballot, and your application must
be received no later than five days before the election. Contact your County Circuit Clerk (who is
the Absentee Election Manager of the county) if you have questions
about absentee voting. Assistance
for Armed Services & Other Overseas Citizens
Federal
Voting Assistance Program
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