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There will be 3 elections in 2008 and the outcomes will affect everyone who lives in the United States. This special page is here to give you some information and let you know some steps you can take to have some influence in decisions that will affect your future. Even if you are not a US Citizen, you can legally participate in this process. Take the time to learn what is on the ballot. Candidates have published opinions on issues such as public benefits for immigrants, citizenship, healthcare, environment and other things that affect us all. (Try to get information from more than one source, so that you can hear more than just one perspective on issues.)
If you are not a US Citizen you cannot vote, but you can volunteer in many ways. The most important thing in any campaign is getting the message. As a member of an immigrant community, you are in a uniquely useful position to help share information on a candidate or issue. You can make a difference in public policy even if you can't vote. If you are a US Citizen and not registered yet, you can still register to vote in the Primary elections on the first Tuesday in February, the 5th. You can go to www.sccvote.org and print out the registration form and mail or deliver it on or before January 22nd to the Santa Clara County Registrar's office at:
Voter Registration Division Even if you miss the January 22nd deadline, if you are qualified (see below) you can still register to vote in the Presidential election any time up until 15 days before the election. To vote in California you must be:
- At least 18 years old by election day As required by law, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters provides voting materials in the following languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese and Tagalog. The Registrar's Office has bilingual staff. For assistance, please call:
Spanish: (408) 282-3095 The California Secretary of State provides voter registration and absentee forms in English and Spanish. To learn about your rights as a voter, go to Voter's Rights Produced by PILA (Partnership for Immigrant Leadership and Action). There are many other tools for advocates and organizations that want to help immigrants get involved. SIREN Voter's Guides: If you want to learn more about the issues and what's at stake, from an immigrant perspective, you can contact SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network) and request a copy of their Voter's Guide.
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