Voter Information Web Resource (7/30/04)

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Friday, July 30, 2004 5:58 PM

FCNL: Voter Information Web Resource (7/30/04)

 

 

VOTE 2004: FCNL'S One Stop Voter Information Web Resource

 

With the presidential and congressional elections coming up, voters are

swamped with candidates' sound bites and photo-ops. The question is, where does

a conscientious citizen go for real information on everything from candidates'

positions on the issues to finding a polling station?

 

 

Here at the Friends Committee on National Legislation we have created an

easy-to-use voter web page. From our home page, www.fcnl.org, click on the red

VOTE 2004 button, and you will find a myriad of tips and tools.

 

Click on My Election Information for information on the races in your

area. Just enter your zip code to get details on the presidential race, as well

as on congressional and other state-level races. You can learn about candidates'

positions on key issues and read about their background.

 

 

Within that same web tool you will find local voting logistics. Click on

" More About (your state) Elections " to read about the voting machines your state

uses, how to find your polling station and what kind of identification you may

need to bring when you vote. You can also find out how to get an absentee ballot

or how those serving in the military can vote.

 

Back on FCNL's " Vote 2004 " page, you will find many other resources:

 

a.. For new voters: FAQs gives answers basic questions about how to

vote.

 

b.. For registering voters: Join Friends and others across the country

in our voter registration efforts. Click on Join Our Vote 2004 Campaign for

ideas on how to register voters in your house of worship and in your community.

 

c.. For a faith perspective: See our Voting and Faith section for links

to projects that bring religious communities' reflection and compassion to civic

action.

 

d.. For talking to candidates: Our Questions to Ask Candidates gives

background information and candidate queries on FCNL's main issues. Take them

with you to your next town meeting or campaign event, or use them for radio

call-in shows.

 

e.. For more information and materials: Click on Join FCNL's VOTE 2004

listserve to sign up for weekly Vote 2004 updates, including additional tips and

resources for registering voters and getting them to the polls.

 

f.. For more materials: Click on Order VOTE 2004 Materials to order

brochures, pins and stickers to distribute in your community.

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Order " Questions to ask the Candidates " brochure, " Your Vote Counts "

brochure, Vote 2004 stickers, and Vote 2004 lapel pins!

 

a.. Go to http://www.fcnl.org/elections/materials.htm or

 

b.. Phone: Call 800-630-1330, ext. 142. Leave a message with mailing

information and number of stickers requested.

We appreciate contributions for bulk orders of bumper stickers. The

suggested donation for peace signs is $5 each.

 

 

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We welcome your gifts to FCNL, or, if you need a tax deduction, to the

FCNL Education Fund. You can use your credit card to donate money securely to

FCNL through a special page on FCNL's web site at

http://www.fcnl.org/suprt/indx.htm.

 

FCNL also accepts credit card donations over the phone. For information

about donating, please contact the Development team directly at

development. Thank you.

 

 

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Mail: 245 Second St. NE, Washington, DC 20002-5795

Email: fcnl

Phone: (202) 547-6000|

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