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Untitled Oct 3, 2008:

"Who and What" Election Guide available Oct 13.
Need unbiased, nonpartisan information about the fall election? Our beloved "Who and What of Elections" for Hamilton County will be available at public libraries and many churches, schools, civic organizations and worksites by October 14. It will also be distributed as an insert in the City Beat weekly paper later in October.

Access SmartVoter ballot information here!
Extended voter information customized to each voters' own location is available through the "SmartVoter" link is on the right side of this screen. Smart Voter includes extended questions and answers from the candidates, full explanations of each ballot issue, and links to news stories and more information.

There are seven issues on Ohio and Cincinnati Ballots. 4 Ohio constitutional amendments, a referendum on Ohio Legislation, and 2 proposed amendments to the Cincinnati Charter. League offers informative small group discussions on these issues throughout the community- find a time and location convenient for you here. We have full explanations of these ballot issues as well as pro-con discussions on our website here. A full list of 51 local ballot issues for Hamilton County is available through Smart Voter here.

Early voting: any registered voter can vote from now until Election Day. You can request an absentee ballot to vote by mail, or vote in person at the Board of Elections. Find complete information here.

A full calendar of events
See our Upcoming Events page for details on a wide variety of important local candidate debates, panel discussions, forums and other events this month.


Welcome to the website of the League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area

The League is a nonpartisan, grassroots political organization that works at the local, state, and national levels. Our mission is to encourage informed and active participation in government, to work to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and to influence public policy through education and advocacy.

We are happy to share our resources and information with all our visitors, and we encourage your participation as an informed voter in your community. We also encourage you to click the "Join" button to become part of our group. Both men and women (over 18 years of age) are welcome in the League!

VOTER REGISTRATION NOTICE

You may register at any Bureau of Motor Vehicles office, any municipal building, any branch of the Hamilton County Public Library or at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, 824 Broadway.

Voter registration closes 30 days before a General, Primary or Special Election. To inquire about your voter registration or where you vote, contact the Board of Elections at: http://www.votehamiltoncounty.com.

Remember to bring proof of identity to the polls when you vote. You may use a current and valid government photo identification card, (for example, driver’s license) military ID, copy of a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, government check, or government document showing your name and current address. Note: You cannot use the notice the Board of Elections mailed to you.


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