10.22.2010

Know where you stand.

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Who are you? What do you stand for? If you don’t know where you stand, how will you be able to choose a candidate? We suggest that you choose which issues are important to you, and decide where you stand on the issues.
Political PartiesWe know that it can be hard to know where you stand, and which side to choose. If you don't know where to start try taking a quiz that can help you know which party may be best for you. Or, you can find out more about each party by reading up on each party.

Know who's running.

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If you don’t know about the candidates, how will you be able to choose one? There are so many politicians running and they all have their own thoughts on each issue. Choose who you agree with (and who you don’t agree with) on the issues that matter to you.
Click here for a list of candidates who are running for statewide seats in Florida.
For a list of candidates in your area, check out your Supervisor of Election’s website.

Know the issues.

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You may have seen signs on the side of the road telling you to vote for or against certain issues. If you don’t make an informed decision, it could affect your future. We encourage you to know the issues that you will be voting on.
Florida Amendments
An amendment is a correction that is made to a bill or law. Read up on the Amendments that will be on the ballot on November 2nd!

Vote!

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Once you’ve figured out where you stand, and have chosen the best candidate that suits you, there’s only one thing left to do: vote! Election day is November 2!
RegisterYou can’t vote unless you’re registered. In order to vote this season, you had to register by October 4th. But, if you’d like to register for the next voting season, go to Rock the Vote.
If you don’t know whether you’re registered or not, you can check by going to the Florida Voter's Registration website.
AbsenteesAn absentee ballot lets you vote for candidates from your county if you are not currently living there.If you’re in college, and are away from home, you may request one. You can request one by finding your county's Supervisor of Election's website. Request one by Oct. 26 at 5 p.m. in order to be included!