The how to on how to vote
Posted on February 11, 2008
The Virginia presidential primaries are being held tomorrow, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The candidates appearing on the Democratic ballot include Barack Obama, Dennis J. Kucinich, Hillary Clinton, Joseph Biden Jr., Bill Richardson and John Edwards. Appearing on the Republican ballot are candidates Ron Paul, John McCain, Fred D. Thompson, Mike Huckabee, Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney. Many nominees, such as Edwards and Giuliani, have already announced the end of their campaigns.
Virginia residents who will be 18 years of age by the Nov. 4, 2008 presidential election are eligible to vote in the primaries, provided they registered to vote at least 29 days in advance. Virginia is an open primary state, so voters are not required to declare a party affiliation and can choose to vote in either the Republican or Democratic primary. Voting in both is prohibited.
To vote in person, one must be voting within the city or county in which they are registered. Those who will be outside their district on the designated voting day may apply online for an absentee ballot.
JMU students who are registered to vote in Harrisonburg must vote at their designated voting precinct. Those unsure about whether they have registered or where they should vote should contact the Voter’s Registration Office.
