New Book Display: Election 2012

As we quickly approach November the debates steam up, Facebook is inundated with political conversations and radio ads center on the candidates. If all this election talk has you feeling inspired, come take a look at our “Election 2012” book display  featuring books on elections, voting and general politics.



Check out some of these websites for helpul information on candidates and issues:

http://www.vote411.org
From the League of Women Voters. Impartial election and voting information.

Build your ballot with the online voters' guide! Type in your address to see the races on your ballot. Candidates' positions can be compared side-by-side, and you may print out a "ballot" indicating your preferences as a reminder and take it with you to the polls on Election Day. Check out resources for military and overseas voters.

http://votesmart.org
Enter your zip code to see biographies, voting records, issue positions, ratings, speeches, campaign finance information of politicians.

http://www.elections.state.ri.us/
RI State Board of Elections.