Voting Resources


VOTER GUIDES (2012 guides coming!)

 American Family Association
Catholic Answers
Christian Coalition (national)
Christian Voter Guide (see Michigan)
Citizens for Traditional Values PAC Endorsements
Detroit Free Press: Voter Guide
Eagle Forum
League of Women Voters of Michigan
MI Chamber of Commerce Endorsements
Michigan Family Forum Voter Guide
Michigan Right to Life Endorsements
Michigan Votes (videos of candidates etc)
MIRS News: Michigan's Voter Guide
Mlive News: The Voting Guide with Mlive news
National Right to Life
Oak Initiative (national)
Pew Forum (Presidential)
Policy questionnaires from Gannett News Company
Family Research Council Congressional Guide (PDF)
Wallbuilders

MichiganVote: Watch candidates interviews, find their websites etc!

 

VOTING CHECK LIST - Take this to the polls

Your voting Check List: Print it out, copy it, cut it in half like a palm card then take it with you to the polls!
Your Sample Ballot ... Perhaps this will help!
 

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

 "What is on my ballot?" ... Perhaps this will help!

"What district am I in?"
...Great detailed maps of what areas are in your district!
...County contact information/details
...Government Resources, Local, Regional, State

"I'm new to voting! What 'terms' should I know?"...Succinct description of a few key words.

"Help me understand Michigan's government, please"... Your wish is our command!

"Am I registered to vote?" Now that's important! See if this helps.

"I'm not registered to vote..." Well, we'll help you take care of that right away!

"How do I vote Absentee?" We knew you were going to ask! Here's how you can obtain Absentee Voter Information

"What voting machine does my county use?" .... We found your answer!

"Is there anything I should know before I go to the polls?" Well, you might like to peruse over this before you get there.

"Do you have a calendar of all the deadlines and dates relating to the election?" ....The Secretary of State does!

"I have a couple more questions not addressed here." Start by checking out our Secretary of State, Terri Lynn Land's website via this link or this link. But if that does not help, please Contact us & we will do our best to help you!

"How do I know who won on Election Day?"... Check out your county website on this page.

Call your local township clerk's office and ask: "What do I need to vote on for the upcoming elections?"
Call us if we can help! (517-321-1392)

• Create your own ballot through the Michigan Secretary of State’s office.
• Call your local political party - Republican County Parties and Democratic County Parties
• Call your local county clerk’s office to find out what offices and issues are up for consideration in your local community.
• Call your local Right to Life of Michigan.
• Explore your local newspaper.
• Ask area business & community leaders for their opinion.
• Look online for their website and if you have questions, call the candidate. After all, they want to represent you!
 

Additional Voting Information and Guidelines

INFO TO SHARE

Churches and non-profit organizations are allowed to speak out on Ballot questions. Pastors can address the issues and churches can be involved, even by placing a sign in the church yard! Please review these legal guidelines for pastors and churches.

Church Bulletin Insert (not yet available for 2010): With your pastor's permission, these half-page bulletin inserts (sample) may be placed in the bulletin or handed out as a flier after church services on Sundays around Election Day.  

Friend 2 Friend Card (not yet available for 2010): Print, mail, email and pass around this CTV-PAC produced Election card (sample) to friends and family! (Note: It is partisan, so cannot be put in churches, but it can be given to friends.)

Voter Guides: Check out our list of voter guides (sample) or request statewide voter guides for your church from Michigan Family Forum (when available).

Pastor Guidelines from ADF - The do's and don'ts for your pastor's involvement in the election.

 

CANDIDATE: GET TO KNOW THEM!

You can follow those who have filed to run for office here, google their names, call/email/visit them and learn more.

Follow Candidates, Politicals, News sources on this awesome new website: www.heshetheysaid.com

Money: FEC's tracking on Races
 

Are the candidates incumbents? Investigate what their voting record is on issues that matter to you:

Project Vote Smart: Non-partisan organization, voting records, etc.
Michigan Voting Records

The Judges
Judgepedia: Resource for info on our Judges!
Michigan Judges Association: Learn more about their World
Michigan Supreme Court: Learn about our main court ...
The Guide to MI Courts: Record Searches etc
Michigan Court of Appeals: Learn More about COA


Issues You should Know About for Election 2010
Michigan Election Issues Guide (MiVote)

If you have any questions about these or other election-related issues, please call us at 517-321-1390 right away, and we will do our best to help you!