Election 2008

In honor of the 2008 election, the U.S. Census Bureau packaged a set of numbers re: the 2004 presidential election.  Fast fact?  20 percent of registered voters said they didn't vote because they were too busy.  This was the most common reason given.  Also?  That's a silly reason.  Vote.

Show me the money — check out FundRace 2008 to learn about political donors in your area.

USA.gov offers a "government made easy" page of educational information about elections and voting.

The National Organization of Secretaries of State created Can I Vote? to help people learn ... if they can vote.  And how.  Of course, if you are an Illinois resident, it will simply lead you to ...

The Illinois State Board of Elections Web site, with information about deadlines, absentee ballots, early voting, address changes and other very salient information for anyone who plans to cast a vote on Nov. 4.

Project Vote Smart is a non-profit, nonpartisan organization that attempts to provide information about candidates for presidential, state and local elections.