2008 Ballot Propositions & Judicial Performance Review
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A letter from Secretary Brewer Welcome to the 2008 General Election Publicity Pamphlet. The Publicity Pamphlet is one of the most important tools that Arizonans use in deciding how to vote. There is a great deal of information here and it is my hope you will find it useful. This pamphlet is divided into three parts. (1) general information about voting; (2) information about each proposition that will appear on the ballot, including the actual language of the measure followed by a description of what the measure does and arguments for and against the measure; and (3) the 2008 Voter Information Guide on the judges that will appear on the ballot. The following are some important dates to remember:
If you are military or an overseas citizen, you may request an early ballot, receive voter registration materials, a Federal Post Card Application and ballot by mail or fax. I am pleased to announce that new legislation was passed at my request in 2008 that will allow military and overseas personnel to securely submit their voted ballots electronically for the first time in Arizona history. A military and overseas voter can also fax their ballot directly to the proper county recorder for processing. Ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. For more information, please visit my Web site, www.azsos.gov, and on the "Elections" menu, click "Voter Information" and then select "Military and Overseas Voters." I encourage you to visit my Web site, www.azsos.gov, for more information about the 2008 General Election. Thanks to each of you for taking the time to study the issues and candidates on the ballot. And, more importantly, thank you for taking the time to make your voice heard by voting in this historic election. Sincerely, Janice K. Brewer Secretary of State October 6 is the registration deadline for the 2008 General Election. Visit the Secretary of State's Web page at www.azsos.gov to register to vote. The easiest way to register is through the EZ Voter Program . EZ Voter is a quick four-step process in English or Spanish that allows you to register online in just a couple of minutes. You must have an Arizona driver license or nonoperating identification license issued after October 1, 1996, in order to use EZ Voter. If you do not have an Arizona driver license or nonoperating identification license, the Secretary of State's Web site also provides a voter registration form that can be filled out and printed on a home computer . Once signed, it can be mailed to the Secretary of State's office or the appropriate county recorder. You may also request a voter registration form by calling toll-free within Arizona 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683). Voter registration forms are also available from the county recorder in each county, as well as at government offices and public locations throughout the state. Completed forms can be sent to the appropriate county recorder listed in this publication on page 8. Arizona residents who need assistance with registering to vote should contact the appropriate county recorder at the number listed on page 8. EARLY VOTING Any registered voter can vote early in Arizona's 2008 General Election. Between October 2 and October 24, an early ballot will be mailed to registered voters who request one. Registered voters can request an early ballot by telephone, mail or fax. Such requests must be received by your county recorder before 5:00 p.m. on October 24, 2008. A written request must include the voter's name and address as registered, date of birth and state, election for which the ballot is requested, address where the voter is temporarily residing (if applicable), and the signature of the voter. In some cases you may be able to request an early ballot online. Check with your county recorder, whose information can be found on page 8. Ballots MUST be received by the county recorder, either by personal delivery or by mail, or may be dropped off at any polling place in the voter's county of residence no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. MILITARY AND OVERSEAS VOTERS Since 2004, it has been easier for military and overseas personnel to participate in federal and Arizona elections. A special Web site at www.azsos.gov/election/military.htm was established to facilitate voter registration and early ballot requests for those military and overseas voters. While online, the military or overseas voter may fill out the Federal Postcard Application (FPCA), which serves as both the voter registration and early ballot request form. They can also request the FPCA from their voting assistance officer or by contacting the county recorder directly (see page 8) and fax it back to the appropriate county recorder or to the Secretary of State's office at 602-364-2087, which will then be forwarded to the appropriate county recorder. A new system is in place for 2008 that will allow military and overseas personnel to securely submit their voted ballot electronically. The military or overseas voter will receive information on how to utilize the site to electronically submit the voter's ballot after the request for an early ballot is processed. The voter will log onto the secured site and upload an image of the voted ballot which will then be securely transferred to the proper county. A military and overseas voter can also fax the voter's ballot directly to the proper county recorder for processing. Ballots must be received by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. POLL WORKERS NEEDED Poll workers are critical to a successful election. The Secretary of State's office is reaching out to civic minded citizens to serve as paid volunteers on Election Day. This important civic responsibility is open to all registered voters in Arizona and citizens who are at least 16 years of age at the time of the election. Bilingual (Spanish or Native American) speaking poll workers are especially needed. Poll workers are paid for their time and effort. If you are interested, please visit www.azsos.gov or contact your local county elections office. Any voter may be accompanied into the voting booth and assisted in casting a ballot by a person of his or her choice or by two (2) poll workers of different political parties. Candidates whose names appear on the ballot (other than precinct committeemen) may not assist voters. In addition, a voter may also be accompanied by a person under the age of 18 pursuant to Arizona's "Youth in the Booth" law. Sample ballots may be brought to the polling place and may be taken into the voting booth at the time of the election. Any qualified voter who is in line to vote at 7:00 p.m. on Election Day shall be allowed to prepare and cast a ballot. INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS AND ELECTION OFFICERS
If you feel that a violation of the Help America Vote Act or other election law has occurred, you may contact:
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of State Election Services Division The following forms of identification will be sufficient proof of identification at the polls. Acceptable forms of identification with photograph, name, and address of the elector:
An identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. A passport or military identification card are not acceptable forms of identification because they do not include an address. Acceptable forms of identification without a photograph that bear the name and address of the elector (two required):
An identification is "valid" unless it can be determined on its face that it has expired. A passport or military identification card are not acceptable forms of identification because they do not include an address. RIGHT TO VOTE A PROVISIONAL BALLOT You have a right to vote a provisional ballot if one of the following situations applies to you:
To vote a provisional ballot:
If you vote a provisional ballot, the election official will enter your name on the signature roster. You will be asked to provide your signature next to your name. Once you have voted a provisional ballot, your ballot will be placed in a provisional ballot envelope that you can seal. The election official will ensure that the envelope is sealed. You will then be given a provisional ballot receipt with information on how to verify the status of your provisional ballot. If you are provided a provisional ballot because you did not produce appropriate identification, you will be provided instructions on how and where to produce identification to assure your vote is counted. NOTICE At the time this pamphlet was printed, several court challenges were not yet complete. It is possible that not all of the propositions published in this pamphlet will be on the General Election ballot on November 4, 2008. Please review your ballot carefully before voting. For information about propositions on the November ballot, visit the Secretary of State's Web site, www.azsos.gov , or call 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683). Those measures that achieve ballot status will be listed on the Web site upon completion of the verification process and court proceedings. 2008 Citizens Clean Elections Commission Candidate Statements Pamphlet The 2008 General Election Candidate Statements Pamphlet is available from the Citizens Clean Elections Commission prior to the start of early voting. A pamphlet is mailed to every household in Arizona that contains a registered voter. If you would like more information about the Candidate Statements Pamphlet, contact the Citizens Clean Elections Commission at: 602-364-3477; Toll-free at 1-877-631-8891; Web site address www.azcleanelections.gov ; or visit the Commission's office at 1616 West Adams Street, Suite 110, Phoenix, Arizona 85007. This publication is available in alternate formats. The 2008 Publicity Pamphlet is available in alternate formats. Arizona residents who need information about the 2008 ballot propositions in another format should contact the Election Services Division of the Secretary of State's Office at 602-542-8683, 1-877-THE-VOTE (1-877-843-8683), 1-800-458-5842, or TDD 602-255-8683. Accessibility for Voters County election officials will accommodate special needs of voters who are physically unable to go to the polls or who need special access or special voting aid at the polling places. Accessible voting devices will be available in every polling place. Accessible voting machines create an independent and private voting experience for people with disabilities. Arizona residents who need assistance with voting should contact their county election department at the numbers listed on page 9.
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