CTV - Political Action Committee

VOTE!
Tuesday, Nov 4th, 7 AM – 8 PM

Where To Vote

Check to see if and where you're registered to vote on the Secretary of State website or www.publius.org.

You can also print out your ballot, showing all the races & candidates you can vote for (also see: www.publius.org)

Absentee Voter Information

Do you have additional questions on the election? Contact us & we will do our best to help you!

Voting straight ticket is not enough. Vote for the Supreme Court (CTV-PAC endorses Cliff Taylor), Proposal One (Vote NO! to legalizing medical marijuana) and Proposal Two (Vote NO! to unrestricted embryonic stem cell research) in the non-partisan section of your ballot!

Information to Share With Friends, Pastors and Churches

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: With your pastor's permission, these half-page bulletin inserts may be placed in the bulletin or handed out as a flier after church services on Sunday (26th or Nov 2nd).

Friend 2 Friend Card: Print, mail, email and pass around this CTV-PAC produced Election card 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 or request statewide voter guides for your church from Michigan Family Forum.

Voting straight ticket is not enough. Vote for the Supreme Court (CTV-PAC endorses Cliff Taylor), Proposal One (Vote NO! to legalizing medical marijuana) and Proposal Two (Vote NO! to unrestricted embryonic stem cell research) in the non-partisan section of your ballot!

What Is On Your Ballot

President: CTV-PAC Endorses John McCain and Sarah Palin

Find Out More:
James Muffett’s meeting with Senator McCain
Learn about Sarah Palin’s faith
Explore John McCain’s faith

MI Supreme Court: CTV-PAC Endorses Cliff Taylor

The future of Michigan's Supreme Court may very well be dependent on whether or not conservative Christians go to the polls and vote their values.

Find Out More:
CTV's Information on Cliff Taylor
Cliff Taylor's Campaign Website

Voting straight ticket is not enough. Vote for the Supreme Court (CTV-PAC endorses Cliff Taylor), Proposal One (Vote NO! to legalizing medical marijuana) and Proposal Two (Vote NO! to unrestricted embryonic stem cell research) in the non-partisan section of your ballot!

Ballot Proposals

Vote NO! On Legalizing Medical Marijuana
CTV is opposed to legalizing smoked medical marijuana in Michigan. Watch this 60 Minute Story telling the story of a similar initiative in California and how supporters even admit it was detrimental to their communities. Find out how to help stop this proposal.

Vote NO! On Unrestricted Stem Cell Research
CTV is opposed to unregulated research on human embryos in Michigan. We should be supporting the successful adult stem cell research that does not require the killing of human embryos. Find out how to help stop this proposal.

Voting straight ticket is not enough. Vote for the Supreme Court (CTV-PAC endorses Cliff Taylor), Proposal One (Vote NO! to legalizing medical marijuana) and Proposal Two (Vote NO! to unrestricted embryonic stem cell research) in the non-partisan section of your ballot!

U.S. Senate: CTV-PAC Endorses Jack Hoogendyk

Pro-life & family State Representative Jack Hoogendyk is running to replace liberal US Senator Carl Levin. The two candidates could not be further apart on the issues.

Find Out More:
Jack Hoogendyk's Campaign Website
Watch the Hoogendyk v. Levin Debate Video

U.S. House

CTV-PAC endorsements

All 15 U.S. Representatives are up for re-election. But two of those Congressmen are Joe Knollenberg (Oakland area) and Tim Walberg (Jackson, Eaton, Calhoun, Hillsdale, Washtenaw, Branch & Lenawee) especially need our help. Find out about them and contact all your friends in those areas and tell them to vote for pro-life, pro-traditional family value advocates! They are great friends of ours in DC!

Find Out More:
Make sure you find out who is representing you!
Joe Knollenberg's Campaign Website
Tim Walberg's Campaign Website

State House

CTV-PAC Endorsements

All 110 State House district are up for election. (Note: State Senate is not running this year.) Some legislators are being re-elected and several are running for the first time. Make sure you find out who is representing you!

Education Boards

CTV-PAC Endorsements

Who do you want forming education policies for the state & universities? You will vote for 2 on each board.

Local Races

CTV-PAC Endorsements

Other races include Appellate Court, County Commission, and other local county, judicial and municipal offices.

Find Out More:
• 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.
• Check the Michigan Family Forum voter guide for your county.
• 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!

Other Resources

Additional Voting Information and Guidelines

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

Voter Guides

Check out our Ballot Proposal Church Bulletin Insert (PDF)! Print this out and insert it in your church bulletins (with your pastor's permission). Because this insert is non-partisan, it can be put in churches.

Check out our Friend to Friend election card (PDF)! Print it, mail it, pass it around! (Note: It is partisan, so cannot be put in churches, but it can be given to friends.)

Wallbuilders
American Family Association
Catholic Answers
Eagle Forum
National Right to Life
Pew Forum
Michigan Right to Life Endorsements
Policy questionnaires from Gannett News Company
Michigan Family Forum Voter Guide
MI Chamber of Commerce Scoring Guide (PDF)
MI Chamber of Commerce Endorsements (PDF)
Family Research Council Congressional Guide (PDF)
Family Research Council Presidential Guide (PDF)
Family Research Council Presidential Guide (for bulletin inserts) (PDF)

Absentee Voting

To vote absentee by mail you must apply for a ballot with your city or township clerk.

Find more information and an application on the Secretary of State website. They answer additional questions here.

Voting straight ticket is not enough. Vote for the Supreme Court (CTV-PAC endorses Cliff Taylor), Proposal One (Vote NO! to legalizing medical marijuana) and Proposal Two (Vote NO! to unrestricted embryonic stem cell research) in the non-partisan section of your ballot!

Important Dates:
It is recommended that you apply for your ballot no later than October 24, 2008 to allow enough time to process your application.

By 2 p.m., November 1, 2008
Voters who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for election by mail must submit applications.

By 4 p.m., November 3, 2008
Voters qualified to obtain an absent voter ballot for election may vote in person in clerk’s office.

Up to 4 p.m., November 4, 2008
Emergency absentee voting for election.

By 8 p.m., November 4, 2008
Absentee ballots due at clerk’s office.

Who can vote absentee
As a registered voter, you may obtain an absent voter ballot if you are:

• expecting to be absent from the community in which you are registered for the entire time the polls are open on Election Day.
• 60 years of age or older.
• physically unable to attend the polls without assistance of another.
• unable to attend the polls based upon the tenets of your religion.
• confined to jail waiting arraignment or trial.
• appointed to work as an election inspector in a precinct outside your residence.

Questions
If you have any questions about voting absentee you should check the Secretary of State web site or call your city or township clerk's office.

Please Note
Note: if you registered to vote by mail and have not yet voted in person, contact your county auditor to determine if you can vote absentee by mail or if there are special identification requirements with your application.

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!