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-The United States Presidential Election of 2008, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2008, will be the 56th +The next United States Presidential Election will be November 6, 2012.
-consecutive quadrennial United States + 
-presidential election and will select the President of the United States +For more information visit:
-and Vice President of the United States.+ 
 +[http://www.electionguide.org/country.php?ID=226 International Foundations for Electoral Systems]
Visit the [http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/ U.S. Electoral College page] Visit the [http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/ U.S. Electoral College page]
-and learn all about our upcoming election process.+and learn all about our election process.
For voting and citizen visit the [http://www.lwvin.org/voterinfo/index.htm League of Women's Voters of Indiana] For voting and citizen visit the [http://www.lwvin.org/voterinfo/index.htm League of Women's Voters of Indiana]
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[http://www.lwv.org/Election2008/index.html] [http://www.lwv.org/Election2008/index.html]
-Still deciding who you will vote for? Take a look at+Take a look at
[http://www.procon.org/ ProCon.org] [http://www.procon.org/ ProCon.org]
ProCon.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is ProCon.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is
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critical thinking, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a simple, critical thinking, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a simple,
nonpartisan primarily pro-con format." nonpartisan primarily pro-con format."
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 +To learn about elections all over the world go to the [http://www.electionguide.org/index.php IFES Election site]
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In Indiana, the Polls will be open from 6:00am to 6:OOpm on election day, Tuesday, November 4, 2008


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Where Do Find Out Where I Go to Vote?

  • Call the Voter Registration Office: (574) 235-9521


The next United States Presidential Election will be November 6, 2012.

For more information visit:

International Foundations for Electoral Systems

Visit the U.S. Electoral College page and learn all about our election process.

For voting and citizen visit the League of Women's Voters of Indiana and the League of Women Voters of South Bend

Go here for your Presidential Voter's Guide and your guide to watching the debates [1]

Take a look at ProCon.org ProCon.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) public charity whose mission is "Promoting education, critical thinking, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a simple, nonpartisan primarily pro-con format."

To learn about elections all over the world go to the IFES Election site



State Politicians 
Governor Mitch Daniels
Office of the Governor
Statehouse
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797
(317) 232-4567

Lt. Governor Becky Skillman
Office of the Governor
Statehouse
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797
(317) 232-4545

Attorney General Steve Carter
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-6201


Who's My Legislator?

U.S. Politicians

Senator Evan Bayh (D)
463 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-5623

Leighton Plaza
130 S. Main St., Suite 110
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 236-8302

Senator Richard Lugar (R)
306 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-4814

1180 Market Tower
10 W. Market St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 226-5555

Representative Joe Donnelly
2nd District
1218 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 225-3915

Where do I Register to Vote?

The Secretary of State has more information about requirements for voting in Indiana.

In Person

St. Joseph County Voter Registration Office
County/City Building
227 W Jefferson Blvd, 4th Floor
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9521

Circuit Court Clerk Office
101 S. Main St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-9635

Bureau of Motor Vehicle Branches
4646 Western Ave., South Bend: (574) 233-2149
Town & Country, Mishawaka: (574) 255-9620

By Mail

Pick up an application at:

  • Any Public Library
  • Bureau of Motor Vehicle Branches
  • Local Government Offices
  • Online - The Secretary of State's Office website also contains information on absentee voting and application, Voter Information Guide, election calendar, and more.


--Dana 18:36, 30 October 2008 (EDT)

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