Is This Year Your First Time--to Vote?

If the answer is "YES!" then you have the opportunity to participate in our nation's premier democratic process--electing the President of the most powerful nation in the world. Awesome! And even more awesome is the fact that your vote counts as much as anyone's. Sooooo, start today to reserve part of your day on Nov. 4 to let your voice be heard.

If you're still one of the undecided, educate yourself on the candidates' stand on the issues most important to you. Check out these websites for the latest election and campaign information:

League of First Time Voters (CNN)

Barack Obama's website

John McCain's website

The Democratic Party

The Republican Party

FactCheck.org

Politifact.com

On the Issues: every candidate on every issue

And come by the library to view a display of books about the history and process of electing the President.

Hurry up! Time's a-wastin'.

Know Your Candidate's Platform

Take this quick quiz and learn how the presidential candidates stand on ten of the most important issues facing our nation and the world--from gay marriage to the economy to abortion and more.

Election 2008: Vote by Issue Quiz


The site also includes an "Election Issues" section (top menu, once you enter the quiz) with candidates' statements about health care, immigration, energy, Iraq, abortion, and other issues. From WBUR and the Online NewsHour. URL: http://www.votebyissue.org/election2008/

Thanks to the Librarians' Internet Index for the website.