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Voter InformationHow to register, election datesElection Dates. Voter Identification Requirement. Registering to Vote. Washtenaw County election information. LWV National election information website. 2008 Presidential Primary Voter Guide. Political party contact information. Election DatesTuesday November 4, 2008 - General Election Voter Identification RequirementDue to a recent court ruling, every Michigan voter must present picture identification at the polls, or sign an affidavit attesting that he or she is not in possession of picture identification.For more information click here Registering to VoteTo register to vote, you must swear or affirm that you:(1) are a citizen of the United States;(2) will be at least 18 years old by the next election;(3) will have resided in Ann Arbor (or your city or township) and registered at least 30 days prior to the next election date. No periodic re-registration is necessary. NOTE: Driver's license, address and registration address must be the same.You may register at:(a) a city, township, or county clerk's office,(b) any Secretary of State office,(c) one of the permanent registration sites, whose location may be obtained from the clerk's office.If you move within a city or township, you must file a change of address with the clerk. If you move to another city or township within the state, you must re-register with the clerk in your new city or township of residence.ABSENTEE VOTINGAbsentee Voter Ballots must be requested in writing. For detailed instructions phone your clerk. Registered voters may apply to vote by absentee ballot if they:(1) will be absent from the city (or township) on election day during voting hours;(2) are unable to attend the polls due to physical disability or religious tenets;(3) are 60 years of age or older, or(4) are confined to jail awaiting trial. Washtenaw County election informationWashtenaw County Clerk's Office-Elections Division LWV National election information websiteIn this critical election year, do your friends and family have the information they need to make an informed decision on Election Day?The League of Women Voters has all the information you need at <http://VOTE411.org> the one-stop shop for all your election information needs, including a nationwide polling place locator, voter registration tips, important dates, and much more.Visit VOTE411.org and click on "Sign up" to receive special VOTE411 alerts that will keep you in the know about general and state-specific information on the all aspects of the election process. There is no other single resource that provides this level of comprehensive information. 2008 Presidential Primary Voter GuideLWV 2008 Presidential Primary Voter Guide Political party contact informationGreen Party of Michigan (734)663-3555, http://www.hvgreens.orgWashtenaw County Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our
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