Prince Georgians Care

VOTING ISSUES

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HELP PROTECT THE VOTE

True Vote Maryland is a nonpartisan group trying to protect Marylanders against computer glitches or problems with the machines while voting. They are working in coordination with SAVEourVotes.org, Volunteer for Change, Pollworkers for Democracy.

The Maryland Board of Elections also allows for other types of poll watchers and challengers - see http://www.elections.state.md.us/challenger_watcher.html. They are also looking for Election Judges.

Ask your employer if they give time off with pay on Election Day for working at the polls - you might be surprised that some do. Can't get time off? Here are other things you can do.:

Make sure to vote. If you need a ride, get one. Need an Absentee Ballot? - It's too late for them to send you one, but you can go to the Board of Elections to post your ballot.
Before voting, learn about the candidate and issues (see Notes on Meetings which include candidate forums & Other resources).
Educate your family, friends, and neighbors about issues pertaining to the above two organizations (voter suppression and improper information at the polls - not to discourage their vote, but to encourage that they vote with the needed information to make sure that their vote is counted and possible computer problems).
Provide a ride to a voter who needs one - we can now vote from polling place other than our own but they're often still not within walking distance.

CASA of Maryland "Tu Voto es Tu Voz" (Your Vote is Your Voice)

OTHER RESOURCES

Washington Post's Prince George's Extra Stories

2008 Voter's Guide from the Gazette

Creating a Jubilee County - discussion blog

County Connections Washington Post Blog

PG-Politics Blog

New -> Bloggers for Prince George's County

Looking for Prince George's County History? Click here for PGHistory.org
Looking for the official Prince George's County web site? click here

Prince George's County towns and cities include: Accokeek, Adelphi, Andrews Air Force Base, Aquasco, Ashton, Beltsville, Bladensburg, Bowie, Brandywine, Brentwood, Burtonsville, Camp Springs, Capitol Heights, Cheltenham, Cheverly, Chillum, Clinton, College Park, District Heights, Editor's Park, Forest Heights, Forestville, Fort Washington, Glenn Dale, Greenbelt, Hyattsville, Kettering, Landover Hills, Langley Park, Lanham-Seabrook, Laurel, Mitchellville, Montpelier, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Riverdale, Scaggsville, Springdale, Suitland, Temple Hills, University Of Maryland, Upper Marlboro