Presidential Election 2008

Voting is easy and your constitutional right.  Be a part of the system this year and VOTE!  No excuses!

Why should I vote? 
If you don’t, other people will decide which politicians will lead and set policies that affect YOU. 

Wouldn’t you feel better knowing you did everything possible to make your voice and your opinion heard?  Your ONE vote does count!

Who should I vote for?
Vote for the candidate that shares your concerns.  What do you care about?  Is it access to good jobs, the environment, affordable healthcare, lessening America’s dependence on foreign oil?  Search your heart and then prioritize your list with the most important issue on top. 

Your list could be different from your friends’, your pastor’s, your co-workers’, maybe even from your spouse’s.  Find out which candidate most closely shares your concerns and viewpoints. 

Check out these websites for assistance:

• Vote by Issues
• Glass Booth
• Select a Candidate

When do I vote? 
Mark it on your calendar!  The general election is Tuesday, November 4 when we’ll elect a new president.

How do I register to vote?
If you live in the City of Milwaukee, click here for the information you need.

If you don’t live in Milwaukee or prefer calling a hotline, call the 1-866-MYVOTE1 hotline, a partnership between the Tom Joyner Morning Show and the NAACP.

Where do I vote?
If you live in the City of Milwaukee, click here for your polling location. 

Don’t live in Milwaukee?  Click here.

I’m going to be out of town on Election Day.
That’s not an excuse.  You can vote via an absentee ballot.  If you live in the City of Milwaukee click here for more information.

If you don’t live in Milwaukee, click here.

Here are some other resources you might find useful:

The official John McCain website
The official Barack Obama website

Milwaukee Public Library list of voting resources
Wisconsin Vote – a service of Wisconsin Public TV and radio
The City of Milwaukee Election Commission
The State of Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
PolitiFact
Project Vote Smart
Open Secrets – Center for Responsible Politics



WJMR does not endorse any candidate or political party.