Fundación Azteca America

The United States presidential elections are held on the 1st Tuesday in November every four years. The next election for President and Vice President of the United States is scheduled to be held on November 4, 2008. In addition, there are different levels of elections that vary on timing and occasion:

• Congressional Elections
(Senate and House of Representatives)
• State Elections
• Local Elections
• Initiatives/Proposals
(Amendments to the Constitution)

EVERY ELECTION IS IMPORTANT, AND OUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON THEM SO YOU SHOULD VOTE AT EVERY LEVEL. YOUR OPINION AND YOUR CHOICE MATTER AND YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY VOTING.

The right to vote is a fundamental and basic right guaranteed to all U.S. citizens by the Fifteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Each voter has the right to cast an informed and effective vote – this right also applies to those who don’t speak
English as their first language. Improving civic engagement amongst Latino citizens in the United States will allow for better opportunities and create community empowerment – please make your voice heard and register to vote!

HOW CAN I VOTE?
The voter registration process varies across the country. All states, with the exception of North Dakota, require citizens to register in order to vote. Every state and the District of Columbia require that voters be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents of the state in which they plan to vote.

Requirements:
• You must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen: You can register to vote as soon as you turn 18 years old and/or become a U.S. citizen.
• Register: You can register to vote at your local Elections Board/Office, state offices which provide public services or assistance programs, and your local Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Fill out a Voter Registration Form: To find the voter registration forms contact your city/municipal offices, your local post office or most libraries.
• Mail in your Registration Form: Once you have filled out your voter registration form you can mail it to your local election board.

If you have changed your address you must re-register to vote. Similarly, if you wish to change your political party affiliation you must re-register to vote. Keep in mind there is a “close of registration date” before elections.

Remember that registration deadlines vary from state to state – some states require voters to register up to 30 days prior to the elections, while others require registration with as little as 10 days in advance.

The National Mail Voter Registration Form is the one document which allows you to register to vote from anywhere in the United States. This form can be found on the Election Assistance Commission website. The National Mail Voter Registration Form includes the deadlines, instructions and requirements for every state.

To download The National Mail Voter Registration Form please visit:

www.eac.gov

And click on the »Register to Vote« section

FOR MORE INFORMATION YOU CAN CONTACT:

Fundación Azteca America
www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/voting

HELPFUL GOVERNMENT LINKS:
The United States House of Representatives
www.house.gov

The United States Senate
www.senate.gov

The White House
www.whitehouse.gov

The Federal Elections Commission
www.fec.gov

United States Election Assistance Commission
www.eac.gov

OTHER USEFUL ORGANIZATIONS ARE:
National Council of La Raza
www.nclr.org

League of United Latin American Citizens
www.lulac.org

National Association of Latino Elected and
Appointed Officials
www.naleo.org

South West Voter Registration Project
www.svrep.org

REMEMBER: YOUR VOICE COUNTS SO REGISTER TO VOTE!

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