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We want you to be an informed voter! This guide will include resources aimed at helping you make educated decisions in the upcoming national and local elections.
Please let us know if you need any assistance in researching Election 2008's candidates and issues.
It's On!
Did you know? All Indiana voters can cast early ballots in person at county election offices until noon on Nov. 3. Check with your local county clerk or board of elections for more information.
Election Day is November 4, 2008.
Voter Registration Information
The deadline for voter registration in Indiana was October 6.
In person registration (Indiana residents):
You may register at the County Courthouse in downtown Madison.
300 East Main Street, # 203
Madison, IN 47250 [map]
Pho: (812) 265-8924
Fax: (812) 265-8955
You can also register at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles - the Madison branch's hours & location are available at the Indiana BMV website.
You must be a U.S. citizen. Bring a state-issued photo ID with your address on it (driver's license, bank statement, bill, etc.)
Register by mail (Indiana residents):
To fill out the form in advance, or fill it out & mail it, get it here.
Out-of-state students:
If you are a resident of another state attending Hanover College, you must either vote absentee to your home state, or change your permanent residence to Indiana. More information is available from the Indiana Secretary of State.
More Indiana state voting information is available from Vote411.org!
Indiana Legislators
Hanover College is located in Jefferson County, Indiana, and is currently served by the following legislators:
U.S. Senate:
Richard Lugar (Republican)
Evan Bayh (Democrat)
U.S. House of Representatives (District 9):
Baron Hill (Democrat)
Indiana State Senate (District 45):
James Lewis (Democrat)
Indiana State House of Representatives (District 69):
Dave Cheatham (Democrat)
Voter Education
- Indiana Voters Election Portal
Information from the Indiana Secretary of State and Board of Elections - Vote411.org From the League of Women voters, a comprehensive resource by state for voter information, education, and procedures.
- Project Vote Smart The voter's self-defense system. Find candidate biographical information, voting records, interest group ratings, and more.
- New York Times Election 2008 Guide News and resources from the New York Times
- Politifact From the St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly, a non-partisan site devoted to sorting out the claims and facts put forth by the campaigns. Includes the Truth-O-Meter and the Flip-O-Meter.
- FactCheck.org Get the facts straight! A service of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, a non-partisan, not-for-profit, consumer advocate for voters.
Meet Your Guide! |
Heather Loehr |
Contact Info:
loehr@hanover.edu
Coordinator of Information Services
Duggan Library
1-812-866-7170
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What I do in the library:
Reference, Instruction, Electronic Resources, Systems Admin, Webmaster!
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The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak
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