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VOTE411

"You may feel energized and passionate about the 2012 election, but that enthusiasm isn’t going to have much impact if you don’t actually cast a vote. Here are some tips on how to make sure that you make a personal impact on the nation’s future. ... Make sure you know where to vote. Vote411.org, a website created by the League of Women Voters, allows you to find your polling place by typing in your address."

Since the 2000 Presidential Election, I have been anxiously waiting to get the opportunity to vote. I went as far as creating a mock election ballot for my elementary school for the 2004 Presidential Election to feel like I was contributing to the election in some way.  The 2008 election was the most frustrating for me; I was four months too young to be eligible to vote in California. I knew I would have to wait another four years.

League Site Provides Candidate Information for Every Locality Nationwide

"The League of Women Voters of New YorK's voters guide is now up and running, a release from the organization’s local branch announced.  ... The website, www.vote411.org, includes information on candidates and voting procedures for Tuesday’s upcoming election."

"This year I plan to connect with as many of my friends, family and neighbors as possible before Election Day. I am urging friends and family to vote early to avoid long lines and possibly bad weather. I am urging League of Women Voters members to invite others to accompany them to the ballot box. League members will be calling friends to see when they’re planning on voting and who needs a ride to the polls. Our league is posting information on our website (www.lwvodc.org) and our Facebook page with links to other sites."

"The Texas League of Women Voters’ “Vote411″ app lets you plug in your address and see which races will appear on your ballot. That could come in especially handy this year when just about everything has changed due to redistricting. Visit Vote411 here

"But since we’re big believers that every vote matters, we decided to do some fact checking of our own. Just how hard is it to find non-partisan information during an election? Depends on your definition of "hard." Here are some sites that can help.   The League of Women Voters..."

"The League of Women Voters of Mobile has launched its nonpartisan election resource www.VOTE411.org, announced Barbara Caddell, co-president of the Mobile League. ... This 'one-stop-shop' for election information provides simple tools to help Alabama voters navigate the voting process.

Your Vote Counts (News Clips)

"Vote411.org was started in 2006 on a National level through the League of Women Voters. ... The local chapter of the League of Women Voters [Binghamton, NY] used the website as a trial run last year, putting it into strong action this year with a high profile election season.

"While you’re on the Internet, check out the League of Women Voters website www.vote411.org. At this site you can find out your congressional and state House and Senate districts, read candidates’ answers to questions, and build your own ballot to help in filling out the official one."