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Only a few days remain to register to vote

Sept. 24, 2010

KALAMAZOO--With the Oct. 4 deadline to register to vote rapidly approaching, Western Michigan University is again making voter information easier to find with a Web page aimed at increasing political participation among students and the general public.

Elections are being held throughout Michigan Tuesday, Nov. 2, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The voter information page provides links to online answers for questions such as, "Where do I vote?" and "How do I get an absentee ballot?"

The deadline to register to vote in this year's general election is Monday, Oct. 4, which is also the deadline for changes of address or other information on voter registrations.

Absentee ballots are already available and being distributed.

Voter information
wmich.edu/vote

• Find out if you are registered to vote.
• Find your precinct number and polling location.
• View a sample of your ballot for the Nov. 2 election.
• Find out if you're eligible to vote absentee.
• Print a request for an absentee ballot.

Exercise your right and responsibility as a citizen. Register to vote and cast your ballot in the Nov. 2 elections.

Media contact: Thom Myers, (269) 387-8400, thom.myers@wmich.edu

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