2012 general election ballot measures
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2012 General Election2012 General Election
BALLOT MEASURESBALLOT MEASURES
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Ballot Measure Ballot Measure NumberingNumbering
What do the Numbers Mean?What do the Numbers Mean?
100's: Constitutional Amendments100's: Constitutional Amendments 200's: Citizen Initiatives 200's: Citizen Initiatives 300's: Referred by Legislature 300's: Referred by Legislature 400's: County and Local Issues400's: County and Local Issues
Proposition 114Proposition 114“Crime Victim Protection From “Crime Victim Protection From
Liability For Damages”Liability For Damages”A “Yes” vote:A “Yes” vote:
It will have the effect of It will have the effect of protecting crime victims from protecting crime victims from having to pay damages to a having to pay damages to a person who was injured while that person who was injured while that person committed or attempted person committed or attempted to commit a felony against the to commit a felony against the victimvictim
Proposition 114 Proposition 114 “Crime Victim Protection From “Crime Victim Protection From
Liability for Damages” Liability for Damages” SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc.Arizona Citizens Defense League, Inc.
Russell Pearce, former Senate Russell Pearce, former Senate PresidentPresident
Proposition 114Proposition 114“Crime Victim Protection From “Crime Victim Protection From
Liability For Damages”Liability For Damages” A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Will retain the current constitutional Will retain the current constitutional
law related to liability for damages.law related to liability for damages.
No arguments against Prop 114 were No arguments against Prop 114 were submitted. submitted.
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department”“The Judicial Department”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Increase the term of AZ Supreme Increase the term of AZ Supreme Court justices from 4 years to 8 Court justices from 4 years to 8 yearsyears
Raise the retirement age for justices Raise the retirement age for justices and judges from 70-75and judges from 70-75
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department”“The Judicial Department”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Change membership of Change membership of commissions on appellate and trial commissions on appellate and trial court appointments and procedures court appointments and procedures for appointing justices and judgesfor appointing justices and judges
Require the Supreme, Appellate Require the Supreme, Appellate and Superior court to publish and Superior court to publish decisions onlinedecisions online
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department”“The Judicial Department”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Requiring the supreme court to send Requiring the supreme court to send a copy of the judicial performance a copy of the judicial performance review of each justice and judge who review of each justice and judge who is up for retention to the legislatureis up for retention to the legislature
Allowing a joint legislature committee Allowing a joint legislature committee to meet and take testimony on to meet and take testimony on justices and judges up for retentionjustices and judges up for retention
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department”“The Judicial Department”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
State Bar of ArizonaState Bar of Arizona
AZ Judges AssociationAZ Judges Association
Governor Jan BrewerGovernor Jan Brewer
AZ Judicial Council…AZ Judicial Council…
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department”“The Judicial Department”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
AZ House of RepresentativesAZ House of Representatives
AZ State SenateAZ State Senate
Center for Arizona PolicyCenter for Arizona Policy
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department”“The Judicial Department”
A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Shall have the effect of keeping Shall have the effect of keeping current constitutional law related current constitutional law related to the courts.to the courts.
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department” “The Judicial Department”
OPPONENTS Include:OPPONENTS Include:
AZ Center for Law in AZ Center for Law in the Public Interestthe Public Interest
League of Women Voter of ArizonaLeague of Women Voter of Arizona Phoenix Law Enforcement AssociationPhoenix Law Enforcement Association Pima County Interfaith CouncilPima County Interfaith Council Save the Family Foundation of AZSave the Family Foundation of AZ AZ Supreme Court…AZ Supreme Court…
Proposition 115Proposition 115“The Judicial Department” “The Judicial Department”
OPPONENTS Include (cont’d):OPPONENTS Include (cont’d):
19 Former Presidents of 19 Former Presidents of the State Bar of Arizonathe State Bar of Arizona
Noel Fidel, former Chief Justice, Noel Fidel, former Chief Justice, Court of AppealsCourt of Appeals
AZ Association of Defense CounselAZ Association of Defense Counsel Maricopa County Bar AssociationMaricopa County Bar Association The Tucson Community The Tucson Community
Development/Design Center, IncDevelopment/Design Center, Inc
Proposition 116Proposition 116“Property Tax Exemptions”“Property Tax Exemptions”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Setting the amount exempt from Setting the amount exempt from annual taxes on business annual taxes on business equipment and machinery equipment and machinery purchase after 2012 to an amount purchase after 2012 to an amount equal to the combined earning of equal to the combined earning of 50 average Arizona workers50 average Arizona workers
Senator Andy Biggs, Majority Senator Andy Biggs, Majority Leader, AZ SenateLeader, AZ Senate
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of CommerceCommerce
National Federation of National Federation of Independent Business…Independent Business…
Proposition 116“Property Tax Exemptions”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Fred DuVal, Former Commissioner, Fred DuVal, Former Commissioner, AZ Commerce & Economic Devp. BoardAZ Commerce & Economic Devp. Board
AZ Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAZ Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Ranching FamiliesRanching Families
AMIGOS PACAMIGOS PAC
Proposition 116“Property Tax Exemptions”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Proposition 116Proposition 116“Property Tax Exemptions”“Property Tax Exemptions”
A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Would retain current laws Would retain current laws
regarding annual taxes on regarding annual taxes on business equipment and business equipment and machinerymachinery
No arguments against Prop 116 No arguments against Prop 116 were submitted. were submitted.
Proposition 117 Proposition 117 “Property Tax Assessed “Property Tax Assessed
Valuation”Valuation” A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Shall set a limit on the annual Shall set a limit on the annual percentage in property values percentage in property values used to determine property taxes used to determine property taxes to no more than 5% about the to no more than 5% about the pervious yearpervious year
Proposition 117 Proposition 117 “Property Tax Assessed “Property Tax Assessed
Valuation”Valuation” A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Establish a single limited property Establish a single limited property value as the basis for determining value as the basis for determining all property taxes on real all property taxes on real property, beginning 2014.property, beginning 2014.
Proposition 117 Proposition 117 “Property Tax Assessed “Property Tax Assessed
Valuation”Valuation” SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Senator Steve YarbroughSenator Steve Yarbrough Joe Wehrle, Yuma County Joe Wehrle, Yuma County
AssessorAssessor AZ Tax Research AssociationAZ Tax Research Association AZ Farm BureauAZ Farm Bureau AZ Chapter of NAIOPAZ Chapter of NAIOP Judge Lester Pearce…Judge Lester Pearce…
Proposition 117 Proposition 117 “Property Tax Assessed “Property Tax Assessed
Valuation”Valuation” SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Home Builders Association of Home Builders Association of Central AZCentral AZ
AZ Chamber of Commerce AZ Chamber of Commerce and Industryand Industry
Sal DiCiccio, Phoenix City Sal DiCiccio, Phoenix City CoucilmanCoucilman
Ranching FamiliesRanching Families Senator Sylvia AllenSenator Sylvia Allen
Proposition 117 Proposition 117 “Property Tax Assessed “Property Tax Assessed
Valuation”Valuation” A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Maintains the current law related Maintains the current law related to calculating property values and to calculating property values and taxes.taxes.
Proposition 117 Proposition 117 “Property Tax Assessed “Property Tax Assessed
Valuation”Valuation” OPPONENTS Include: OPPONENTS Include:
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of CommerceCommerce
Daniel T. Garrett, Former AZ Daniel T. Garrett, Former AZ Department of Revenue General Department of Revenue General CounselCounsel
Proposition 118: Proposition 118: “Establishment of Permanent “Establishment of Permanent
Funds”Funds” A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Would change the distribution Would change the distribution formula for the State Land formula for the State Land Permanent Endowment Fund, Permanent Endowment Fund,
Proposition 118: Proposition 118: “Establishment of Permanent “Establishment of Permanent
Funds”Funds” A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Which funds various public Which funds various public institutions, including schools, to be institutions, including schools, to be 2.5% of the average monthly market 2.5% of the average monthly market value of the fund for immediate value of the fund for immediate preceding five calendar years.preceding five calendar years.
The change would affect fiscal years The change would affect fiscal years 2013-2021.2013-2021.
AZ Board of InvestmentAZ Board of Investment Doug Ducey, AZ State TreasurerDoug Ducey, AZ State Treasurer Beth Ford, Pima County TreasurerBeth Ford, Pima County Treasurer Lauren W. Kingry, AZ Lauren W. Kingry, AZ
Superintendent of Financial Superintendent of Financial InstitutionsInstitutions
Maria Baier, AZ State Land Maria Baier, AZ State Land Commissioner…Commissioner…
Proposition 118: Proposition 118: “Establishment of Permanent “Establishment of Permanent
Funds”Funds” SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
AZ School Board AssociationAZ School Board Association Governor Jan BrewerGovernor Jan Brewer AZ Chamber of Commerce and AZ Chamber of Commerce and
IndustryIndustry John Huppenthal, Superintendent John Huppenthal, Superintendent
of Public Instructionof Public Instruction AZ Education AssociationAZ Education Association
Proposition 118: Proposition 118: “Establishment of Permanent “Establishment of Permanent
Funds”Funds” SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Retains the current law of Retains the current law of
keeping the distribution formula keeping the distribution formula of the State Land Trust of the State Land Trust Permanent Endowment Fund. Permanent Endowment Fund.
No arguments against Prop 118 No arguments against Prop 118 were submitted. were submitted.
Proposition 118: Proposition 118: “Establishment of Permanent “Establishment of Permanent
Funds”Funds” A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Would authorize the exchange of Would authorize the exchange of state trust lands if the exchange state trust lands if the exchange is related to either protecting is related to either protecting military bases or improving the military bases or improving the management of state trust lands management of state trust lands and prescribes the process for and prescribes the process for such exchanges.such exchanges.
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
This process includes two This process includes two independent appraisals and independent appraisals and analysis, public hearings, and analysis, public hearings, and approval by public voteapproval by public vote
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
East Valley PartnershipEast Valley Partnership Senator John NelsonSenator John Nelson Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of
CommerceCommerce Maria Baier, AZ State Land Maria Baier, AZ State Land
CommissionerCommissioner Valley Partnership…Valley Partnership…
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include: Representative Debbie LeskoRepresentative Debbie Lesko Coalition for Sonoran Desert Coalition for Sonoran Desert
ProtectionProtection The Wilderness SocietyThe Wilderness Society McDowell Sonoran ConservancyMcDowell Sonoran Conservancy Grand Canyon TrustGrand Canyon Trust Sierra Club- Grand Canyon ChapterSierra Club- Grand Canyon Chapter Tucson Audubon Society…Tucson Audubon Society…
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
AZ Chamber of Commerce and AZ Chamber of Commerce and IndustryIndustry
Tucson Metro ChambersTucson Metro Chambers Western Maricopa CoalitionWestern Maricopa Coalition The League of Arizona Cities The League of Arizona Cities
and Townsand Towns AZ Education Association…AZ Education Association…
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Military Affairs CommissionMilitary Affairs Commission Sonoran Institute Sonoran Institute Cochise CountyCochise County City of Sierra VistaCity of Sierra Vista Town of Huachuca CityTown of Huachuca City Nature Conservancy in ArizonaNature Conservancy in Arizona Sierra Vista Area Chambers…Sierra Vista Area Chambers…
Proposition 119Proposition 119“State Trust Lands”“State Trust Lands”
A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Retains the current law related to Retains the current law related to state trust lands.state trust lands.
No arguments against Prop 119 No arguments against Prop 119 were submitted. were submitted.
Proposition 120Proposition 120“State Sovereignty”“State Sovereignty”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Repealing Arizona’s disclaimer of Repealing Arizona’s disclaimer of all rights and title to federal all rights and title to federal public land within the statepublic land within the state
Declaring Arizona’s sovereignty Declaring Arizona’s sovereignty over public lands and all natural over public lands and all natural resources within its boundariesresources within its boundaries
Proposition 120Proposition 120“State Sovereignty”“State Sovereignty”
A “YES” vote: A “YES” vote:
Excludes Indian reservations, Excludes Indian reservations, lands of the United States, and lands of the United States, and lands over which jurisdiction has lands over which jurisdiction has been ceded by the state of been ceded by the state of ArizonaArizona
Proposition 120Proposition 120“State Sovereignty”“State Sovereignty”
SUPPORTERS Include: SUPPORTERS Include:
Senator Sylvia AllenSenator Sylvia Allen
AZ Farm BureauAZ Farm Bureau
Representative Chester CrandellRepresentative Chester Crandell
Ranching FamiliesRanching Families
Proposition 120Proposition 120“State Sovereignty”“State Sovereignty”
A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Retains the current law regarding Retains the current law regarding to public lands and natural to public lands and natural resources within Arizona’s resources within Arizona’s boundariesboundaries
Proposition 120Proposition 120“State Sovereignty”“State Sovereignty” OPPONENTS Include: OPPONENTS Include:
AZ Wilderness CoalitionAZ Wilderness Coalition
Coalition for Sonoran Desert Coalition for Sonoran Desert
ProtectionProtection
The Wilderness Society The Wilderness Society
Grand Canyon TrustGrand Canyon Trust
Sierra Club- Grand Canyon Sierra Club- Grand Canyon
Chapter…Chapter…
Proposition 120Proposition 120“State Sovereignty”“State Sovereignty” OPPONENTS Include: OPPONENTS Include:
Tucson Audubon SocietyTucson Audubon Society
North Country ConservancyNorth Country Conservancy
AZ League of Conservation VotersAZ League of Conservation Voters
Sonoran InstituteSonoran Institute
Replacing the current party Replacing the current party primary election with a “top-two” primary election with a “top-two” primary election in which all primary election in which all voters, regardless of party voters, regardless of party affiliation, vote in a single, affiliation, vote in a single, combined primarycombined primary
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” A “YES” vote:A “YES” vote:
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” A “YES” vote:A “YES” vote:
The top two vote-getters for each The top two vote-getters for each seat advance to the general election seat advance to the general election ballot.ballot.
This “top-two” primary will not apply This “top-two” primary will not apply to the elections of the U.S. President to the elections of the U.S. President or to elections in which no party or to elections in which no party affiliation appears on the ballot. affiliation appears on the ballot.
Greater Phoenix LeadershipGreater Phoenix Leadership Southern AZ Leadership CoucilSouthern AZ Leadership Coucil Scottsdale City Councilman, Bob Scottsdale City Councilman, Bob
LittlefieldLittlefield Senator Carolyn S. AllenSenator Carolyn S. Allen Buckeye Valley Chamber of Buckeye Valley Chamber of
CommerceCommerce Former City Council Members (8)…Former City Council Members (8)…
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” SUPPORTERS include:SUPPORTERS include:
Chicanos Por la CausaChicanos Por la Causa Arrowhead Health CentersArrowhead Health Centers Grand Canyon InstituteGrand Canyon Institute Linda Binder, Former AZ State Linda Binder, Former AZ State
SenatorSenator Alliance of Arizona NonprofitsAlliance of Arizona Nonprofits Fred DuVal, Former Chair of AZ Fred DuVal, Former Chair of AZ
Board of Regents…Board of Regents…
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” SUPPORTERS (cont’d):SUPPORTERS (cont’d):
Professional Fire Fighters of AZProfessional Fire Fighters of AZ Phoenix Law Enforcement Phoenix Law Enforcement
AssociationAssociation Advocates just for usAdvocates just for us Tucson Metro ChambersTucson Metro Chambers Protecting AZ’s Families CoalitionProtecting AZ’s Families Coalition PAFCO Education FundPAFCO Education Fund
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” SUPPORTERS (cont’d):SUPPORTERS (cont’d):
Retains the current law regarding Retains the current law regarding
party primary elections in which party primary elections in which each recognized political party each recognized political party selects a candidate to appear on selects a candidate to appear on the general election ballotthe general election ballot
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” A “NO” vote:A “NO” vote:
Maricopa County Republican Maricopa County Republican CommitteeCommittee
Governor Jan BrewerGovernor Jan Brewer Fair Vote AZFair Vote AZ League of Women Voters of ArizonaLeague of Women Voters of Arizona Representative Debbie LeskoRepresentative Debbie Lesko AZ Advocacy Network…AZ Advocacy Network…
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” OPPONENTS include:OPPONENTS include:
Home Builders Assoc. of Central AZHome Builders Assoc. of Central AZ Maricopa County Libertarian PartyMaricopa County Libertarian Party The AZ Latino Republican The AZ Latino Republican
AssociationAssociation Senator Andy BiggsSenator Andy Biggs Senator Steve PierceSenator Steve Pierce Maricopa County Attorney Bill Maricopa County Attorney Bill
Montgomery…Montgomery…
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” OPPONENTS (cont’d):OPPONENTS (cont’d):
The AZ Green PartyThe AZ Green Party AZ Republican PartyAZ Republican Party Russell Pearce, Former AZ Senate Russell Pearce, Former AZ Senate
PresidentPresident Senator Sylvia AllenSenator Sylvia Allen Senator Gail GriffinSenator Gail Griffin Representative Andy M. Tobin…Representative Andy M. Tobin…
Proposition 121 Proposition 121 “Open Elections/Open “Open Elections/Open
Government” Government” OPPONENTS (cont’d):OPPONENTS (cont’d):
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs Act”“Quality Education and Jobs Act”
A “YES” vote:A “YES” vote:
Would permanently increase the Would permanently increase the state sales tax by one cent per state sales tax by one cent per dollar, effective June 1, 2013, for dollar, effective June 1, 2013, for the purpose of funding the purpose of funding educational programs, public educational programs, public transportation infrastructure transportation infrastructure projects and human servicesprojects and human services
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs
Act” Act” A “YES” vote:A “YES” vote:
It forbids reductions to K-12 and It forbids reductions to K-12 and university funding levels and university funding levels and forbids reductions to current state forbids reductions to current state sales tax base.sales tax base.
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs Act” SUPPORTERS Include:Act” SUPPORTERS Include:
AZ Child Care AssociationAZ Child Care Association Greater Phoenix LeadershipGreater Phoenix Leadership League of Women Voters of AZLeague of Women Voters of AZ Southern AZ Leadership CouncilSouthern AZ Leadership Council Alliance of AZ nonprofitsAlliance of AZ nonprofits Sundt ConstructionSundt Construction AZ Education Parent Network…AZ Education Parent Network…
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs Act” SUPPORTERS Include:Act” SUPPORTERS Include:
AZ Student Association’AZ Student Association’ Chicanos Por La CausaChicanos Por La Causa Protecting AZ’s Family CoalitionProtecting AZ’s Family Coalition PAFCO Education FundPAFCO Education Fund Literacy ConnectsLiteracy Connects Grand Canyon InstituteGrand Canyon Institute AZ Coalition Associated General AZ Coalition Associated General
Contractors…Contractors…
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs Act” SUPPORTERS Include:Act” SUPPORTERS Include:
AZ School Board AssociationAZ School Board Association Mayor of Tucson, Jonathan RothschildMayor of Tucson, Jonathan Rothschild Phoenix Mayor, Greg StantonPhoenix Mayor, Greg Stanton Valley of the Sun United WayValley of the Sun United Way Valley Interfaith ProjectValley Interfaith Project Dignity Health AZDignity Health AZ Association for Supportive Child Association for Supportive Child
Care…Care…
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs Act” SUPPORTERS Include:Act” SUPPORTERS Include:
Tucson Utility Contractors AssociationTucson Utility Contractors Association Mark Naufel, ASU Undergraduate Mark Naufel, ASU Undergraduate
Student Body PresidentStudent Body President Kathleen Murray, U of A Student Body Kathleen Murray, U of A Student Body
PresidentPresident Rhian Stotts, ASU Graduate Student Rhian Stotts, ASU Graduate Student
Body PresidentBody President Southwest Human DevelopmentSouthwest Human Development
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs
Act”Act” A “NO” vote: A “NO” vote:
Will not increase the state sales tax Will not increase the state sales tax by one cent per dollar, beginning by one cent per dollar, beginning June 1, 2013.June 1, 2013.
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs
Act”Act”OPPONENTS Include:OPPONENTS Include:
AZ Farm BureauAZ Farm Bureau Governor Jan BrewerGovernor Jan Brewer Representative Debbie LeskoRepresentative Debbie Lesko Home Builders Association of Home Builders Association of
Central ArizonaCentral Arizona Senator Steve Pierce…Senator Steve Pierce…
Proposition 204Proposition 204“Quality Education and Jobs “Quality Education and Jobs Act” OPPONENTS Include:Act” OPPONENTS Include:
AZ Chamber of Commerce AZ Chamber of Commerce and Industryand Industry
AZ Tax Research AssociationAZ Tax Research Association League of AZ Cities and TownsLeague of AZ Cities and Towns Russell Pearce, Former Senate Russell Pearce, Former Senate
PresidentPresident
What About the Judges?What About the Judges?
Check out the:Check out the:
Judicial Performance Judicial Performance ReviewReview
at the back of the Publicity at the back of the Publicity Pamphlet!Pamphlet!
VOTER REGISTRATION VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINEDEADLINE
Tue., October 9Tue., October 9thth, 2012, 2012
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And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
Question 1 of 4Question 1 of 4
TRUE OR FALSE: TRUE OR FALSE:
““Voting will make you Voting will make you get called for jury get called for jury
duty”duty”
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
Answer: Answer: True AND FalseTrue AND False(Trick Question!) (Trick Question!)
Voter registration is Voter registration is only one of MANY ways only one of MANY ways
they find jurors. they find jurors. Not registering doesn’t Not registering doesn’t
get you off the hook!get you off the hook!
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
Question 2 of 4Question 2 of 4
TRUE OR FALSE: TRUE OR FALSE: ““If you leave anything If you leave anything blank on the ballot, it blank on the ballot, it
won’t be counted”won’t be counted”
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
FALSE! FALSE!
You can skip anything You can skip anything on the ballot if you on the ballot if you
so choose.so choose.
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
Question 3 of 4Question 3 of 4
TRUE OR FALSE: TRUE OR FALSE:
““Voting by mail is for Voting by mail is for suckers!”suckers!”
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
Answer: Answer: You decide.You decide.
Voters concerned about Voters concerned about mailing the ballot may mailing the ballot may
drop it off at drop it off at anyany polling polling place* on election day place* on election day
without having to wait in without having to wait in lineline..
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
*As long as it is within *As long as it is within the county in which the county in which
you are registered to you are registered to vote.vote.
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
LAST QuestionLAST Question
TRUE OR FALSE: TRUE OR FALSE: ““You can take your You can take your kid brother or sister kid brother or sister
to the polls with you”to the polls with you”
And Now some Trivia:And Now some Trivia:
TRUE!TRUE!
Voters can take Voters can take anyoneanyone of their choice into the of their choice into the poll with them, but it’s poll with them, but it’s an especially important an especially important
experience for kids!experience for kids!
……and a final pitchand a final pitch
Be a POLL WORKER!! Be a POLL WORKER!!
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