Joe the Voter
I just turned 18. This will be the first election I’m eligible to vote in.
What do I do?
This is Joe. He is ready to vote for the first time.
Here’s what you do:
DMV
Joe the Voter
So I have to register to vote. Am I
eligible?
eligible: fit to be chosen; legally or morally qualified
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All set! Let’s go vote!
WOW! This is all a bit overwhelming. There is
so much information, and so many opinions.
Who do I trust?
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Endorsed a
candidate
Focuses on one issue
Favors one party (bias)
Joe the Voter
Hello, this is Joe.
I don’t know. I’ve been trying to figure everything out, but it can be pretty complicated. There is a lot of
different information out there to sift through. Why do you ask?
I don’t know who I’m voting for yet. I think I’ll do some volunteering to help register new voters, maybe talking with
other first-time voters will help me make up my mind.
Joe the Voter
WALNUT Community Organizers
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Joe the Voter
Afternoon, ma’am, have
you registered to vote yet?
No, but I’ve been meaning to. What
do I have to do?
Just fill out this paperwork. It’ll be my first time voting
too.
I’ve been learning about the issues on the internet. I think I’m ready to make
my choice.
Jill the Voter
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I didn’t think of it like that. The media tries to tell you
that certain issues are important, but I guess you
have to figure out your own priorities.
Joe the Voter
Now that I have decided what issues matter most to me, I need to find out where the parties and
candidates stand, and who I agree with. I’m going to cut out that media middleman this time, and go
straight to the parties’ local campaign headquarters for some direct contact.
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Republican HQ
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Democrat HQ
Joe the Voter
I just voted for the first time! The line was kind of long, but I finally got in and
cast my ballot. Now I’ll sit back and check out the media coverage to see if
my candidate won.
Joe the Voter
Joe the Voter
Well, that was a fun, confusing, and exhilarating process. I think I’m finally ready to vote now, so
I’m off to the polls!
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VOTE2008
I Voted