Election Stories and Resources for Nov. 4, 2014
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 30, 2014)
Nov. 4 is Election Day and there are many resources available to help people make informed decisions.
The Oakland County Clerk’s Office provides a wealth of information on their website at http://www.oakgov.com/clerkrod/elections/Pages/default.aspx, including:
How to Vote: Find out if you’re registered to vote, register to vote, and learn more about how to vote in Oakland County.
Absentee Voter Ballot Application: Print and complete the form.
Voter Information Resources: Find links to local, state and national elections information.
Polling Locations
Precinct & District Maps
Local Clerk Contact Information
And on Election night this website is updated with results as they are collected http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/MI/Oakland/54212/142488/en/summary.html. This information remains available after Election Day as well.
The League of Women Voters Oakland Area provides a place for candidates to answer questions and has hosted several forums. This non-partisan group is well-respected for their objectivity in sharing candidate information. Check out their website at http://www.lwvoa.org/.
The Oakland County 115 News has covered several forums and election-related stories. Many have videos included. Please browse the list below, and click on the stories pertinent to you. Please share these links with others so they too can make informed decisions.
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/09/09/governors-race-is-close-according-to-poll-other-races-looked-at/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/12/gubernatorial-candidates-spar-with-soundbites-watch-the-forum-online/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/17/hillary-clinton-visits-oakland-university-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/03/08/lt-governor-calley-talks-to-college-republicans-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/04/geibel-and-langton-vie-for-circuit-court-seat-in-county-wide-race-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/20/forum-shares-views-of-52-4-district-court-judicial-candidates/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/13/books-taxes-parks-and-pot-on-ballot-in-pr-open-house-oct-22/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/23/huntington-woods-and-pleasant-ridge-get-pot-petitions-turned-in/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/02/berkley-pot-petition-turned-in-voters-to-decide-nov-4-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/25/seaholm-students-meet-11th-district-congressional-candidates-except-trott-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/07/17/candidates-for-11th-congressional-district-speak-in-lwv-forum-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/19/double-duty-candidate-forum-knollenberg-v-peltonen-and-howrylak-v-kerwin-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/30/the-future-of-burning-leaves-in-auburn-hills-is-on-the-ballot-nov-4th/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/06/21/27th-district-state-rep-candidates-face-off-in-their-first-forum-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/09/15/in-ferndale-school-board-race-warnick-wants-old-seat-back/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/27/ferndale-school-board-candidates-discuss-issues-at-cff-forum-video/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/30/the-future-of-burning-leaves-in-auburn-hills-is-on-the-ballot-nov-4th/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/31/royal-oak-voters-face-decision-on-millage-and-normandy-oaks/
Other stories of interest:
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/08/26/a-look-at-low-voter-turn-out-rates-in-the-aug-5-primary/
https://oaklandcounty115.com/2014/10/21/christy-jensen-gives-advice-to-women-seeking-election-video/
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