Heyyy! Everybody! Ivotedtoday! Woooo! I actually did vote today, thanks to how our voting system works here. When we first moved here, I registered to vote and expected it to be like it was in Ohio where you hunt down what info you can and go to the polls on election day. So imagine my surprise when my first election here came around and I got a big book in the mail (pics are of items related to this election, though):
These books come about a week before you are sent your ballot (which is sent about two weeks before the election--ours came yesterday). Everyone votes by a mail-in ballot here--though you don't have to mail it, you can drop it off in a designated drop box on election day by 8 pm PST. So, anyway, the books. My surprise when I first got one changed to delight--they're great to have:
Introducing the measure. Objectively explains what a
'yes' or 'no' vote will mean and gives a summary
Gives an "Explanation of Estimate of Financial Impact" (when
applicable) and also gives the full text of the measure in question
Also gives an Explanatory Statement
Citizens and groups can pay to publish For/Against statements
They cover all issues, local and state, in the books. Candidates are listed with brief statements (submitted by the campaigns). However, if for some reason you didn't get the books, this comes in the mail in the same envelope as your ballot:
Which briefly explains everything as well
I adore this system--it's so informative. Also, you can get the info and read it over several times before you vote and have it all sitting with you as you fill out your ballot.
Any other state do something like this?
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