Welcome to Election Day Prep!Today in class you will prepare for the election tomorrow. This is an individual activity and requires headphones. I do not want you listening to music, rather I would like you to make sure you are listening to the videos and resources provided.
Go in with an open mind! Please start by watching this video! |
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Step 1 - What are Midterm ElectionsPlease press the button to read this article and better understand the info-graphics leading to the election.
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Step 2 - Where do you fall in politics?Take this first quiz to figure out what political typology you may have. Don't forget to scroll down on the page!
Then take the quiz to see which party you might most closely align with. |
Step 3 - Check Out Who Will Be On Your Ballot
The website Ballottopia offers voters a sneak peak at their ballots so that they can go in prepared. You will also notice that it gives information about when polls in that area close.
Step 4 - Research the Candidates
In order to make an informed decision, please do some research and decide who you are going to vote for. Often times, young-adults vote for candidates that they hear more about or that they heard from their parents or friends. But you have a lot of power and responsibility with your vote, so make sure you do your own research!
GovernorKeith Butkovich - No website
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U.S. SenateGeorge Huffman - No website
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U.S. House of Representatives |
State SenatorMatthew Shepard - No Website
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State Representative |
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Step 5 - Research the Proposals
You will be voting on Proposal 3. This is how it will appear on the ballot:
Proposal 3 - You will be voting on proposal 3 on your ballot. Here is the exact text you will see on the ballot: A proposal to authorize automatic and Election Day voter registration, no-reason absentee voting, and straight ticket voting; and add current legal requirements for military and overseas voting and postelection audits to the Michigan Constitution This proposed constitutional amendment would allow a United States citizen who is qualified to vote in Michigan to:
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Extra info on what this proposal will do
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Step 6 - Get Your Game Plan Ready!
You can bring your ideas into the voting booth with you. Write down your candidates on a piece of paper and have a plan ready to go!
Make sure you know where your precinct is so that you have a plan for election day! |
Your precinct will be here, but you could try entering your parents info so that you can make sure they have a plan!
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