3 Things Every Alexandria Resident Needs to Know for Election Day 2008
July 29th, 2008 Categories: Alexandria
Local election officials are predicting a record turnout for the November 4th Presidential Election. No matter who you support or who you will vote for, there are 3 things every Alexandria resident should do before Election Day:
1 - Check your registration to make sure it is current. Call 703.838.4050 or go online to verify that you are registered at your current address. If you need to register or update your registration you may also download a voter registration application.
2 - Check your absentee voter eligibility. If you are going to be out of town or even think a heavy work schedule might prevent you getting to the polls before they close or open, remove the risk by filing an absentee ballot. Voters who are working and commuting 11 or more hours between 6:00am and 7:00pm on Election Day can vote absentee by mail or in person at the Voter Registration Office at 132 North Royal St. in Old Town, beginning in late September. Mail applications are available online.
3 - Serve your community, be an Alexandria Precinct Election Officer. More than 500 election officers will be required at the City’s polling places this year. Election officers, who must be registered to vote, are paid $100 for a full day at the polls (5:00am to 9:00pm) and must attend a required 3 hour training.
I’ve already signed up to be an Election Officer. Don’t you want to do your part too?
Michael
