Monday, September 11, 2006
September 11th.....
Today is Patriot Day... often simply referred to as 9-11. I hope that you took a moment to remember those who lost their lives, especially those who died while bravely trying to save others.
As we are renewed with patriotism, there is no better way of fulfilling our responsibilites and exercising our rights in this country than to get out and vote....
This year in Minnesota, we will elect 134 members to the Minnesota House of Representatives, 67 members to the Minnesota Senate, all statewide offices (including Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State), as well as 1 U.S. Senator and all members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Did you know that between 1/3 and 2/3 of parents with young children and 1/3 to 1/2 of child care providers did not vote in the 2000 election?
Why should parents and child care providers vote? As the advocates and voices for children, your vote matters - it matters a lot!
Mark your calendars:
The State primary is tomorrow... Tuesday, September, 12, 2006
The State general election is Tuesday, November 7, 2006
To find out how to register to vote, go to the Minnesota Secretary of State website or contact the Minnesota Secretary of State's office
180 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651)296-2803
Get registered to vote... then get out and vote! It is a privilege AND a responsibility...
Today is Patriot Day... often simply referred to as 9-11. I hope that you took a moment to remember those who lost their lives, especially those who died while bravely trying to save others.
As we are renewed with patriotism, there is no better way of fulfilling our responsibilites and exercising our rights in this country than to get out and vote....
This year in Minnesota, we will elect 134 members to the Minnesota House of Representatives, 67 members to the Minnesota Senate, all statewide offices (including Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of State), as well as 1 U.S. Senator and all members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Did you know that between 1/3 and 2/3 of parents with young children and 1/3 to 1/2 of child care providers did not vote in the 2000 election?
Why should parents and child care providers vote? As the advocates and voices for children, your vote matters - it matters a lot!
- In the 2000 election, just over 1/2 the population voted. In the 2004 elections, Minnesota led the nation with the highest voter participation rate of 61%.
- Even though the 2004 voter turnout was higher than 2000, nearly 40% of the people eligible to vote gave up their chance to make their voices heard!
- In 2000, the presidential vote in Minnesota was decided by 6,000 votes.
- In 2002, Dan Sparks was elected to the Minnesota State Senate by 5 votes,
- In 2002, Mike McGinn was elected to the State Senate by 25 votes.
- In 2004, Judy Sonderstrom won her Minnesota House seat with just 94 votes.
- In 2004, Rep. Fran Bradley won his Minnesota House seat with 311 votes.
Mark your calendars:
The State primary is tomorrow... Tuesday, September, 12, 2006
The State general election is Tuesday, November 7, 2006
To find out how to register to vote, go to the Minnesota Secretary of State website or contact the Minnesota Secretary of State's office
180 State Office Building
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651)296-2803
Get registered to vote... then get out and vote! It is a privilege AND a responsibility...
// posted by Tammy Wachter @ 3:26 PM 
