Vote 2008: Your guide to Election Day

The polls are open! You have until 7 tonight cast your ballot in this historic election.

Q: Where do I vote?

A: The answer is a call away. Jefferson County: 325-5550, Jefferson County (Bessemer only): 481-4105, Shelby County: 669-3913.

Or try AlabamaVotes.gov and click on “Search for My Polling Place.”

Join us from 7 to 11 tonight for the Wade on Birmingham Election Night Live Blog.

Remember, if you have problems at your polling place:

• Notify a poll worker immediately.
• Obtain a complaint/evaluation form (or download jpgs of pages 1 and 2). Print it, fill it out, copy and mail it.
• Call the state attorney general at 1-800-831-8814 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Wednesday or fill out this online form.
• Call the secretary of state at 1-800-274-VOTE (8683) or visit her site, StopVoterFraudNow.com.
• And tell the probate court for Jefferson County (325-5203) or Shelby County (669-3713).
• Contact us at Vote2008 [at] wadeonbirmingham.com.

Q: What can I expect to see on the ballots?

A: Check out these sample ballots (PDF) …

• Jefferson County: Bessemer | Birmingham
• Shelby County

You’re voting for a president, a senator, a representative, state and county officials, plus a handful of amendments.

Q: Which state newspapers endorsed which candidates?

A: For president, six endorsed Barack Obama, three endorsed John McCain. Other endorsements:

• Birmingham News
• Daily Home (Talladega)
• Decatur Daily
• Huntsville Times
• Montgomery Advertiser
• Tuscaloosa News

Let us know that you voted, and how long you waited in line, in the comments below. And don’t forget our live blog tonight starting at 7!

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Posted: Tuesday, November 4, 2008, 7:00 am, in B'ham, Bama, Hoover.
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