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City of Twin Falls Encourages Citizens to Vote in May Election

Brad Weiser — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:06:00 +0000

The City of Twin Falls is encouraging citizens to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, May 21. City of Twin Falls voters will be asked to decide on a waste water bond election, as well as a new commissioner for the Twin Falls Highway District—Sub-district 1. Citizens may vote early by voting absentee at the Twin Falls County [...]

Gov. Otter Not Discouraged Over Election Results

Benito Baeza — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 14:59:37 +0000

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter says he’s not discouraged by Tuesday’s defeat of Idaho’s education overhaul because it’s how the system works. Two-thirds of voters panned Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna’s plan to spend $180 million to lease laptops for high school students and create online-class mandates. Limits on teachers’ collective [...]

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA WINS RE-ELECTION

Jackie — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:01:27 +0000

TCM Interactive reports that Barack Obama won Ohio and six other swing states to surpass 270 electoral votes and secure another term as president.

As of 3 a.m.: Obama racked up 303 electoral votes to Romney’s 206, according to the CNN. Florida remained too close to call early on Wednesday.

A TIE FOR OBAMA AND ROMNEY IN THE FIRST ELECTION RESULTS

Jackie — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:09:38 +0000

CNN reports their is a tie in the first election results. President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, each received five votes in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire just after midnight. Dixville Notch attracts national media attention for being the first place in the country to make its presidential preferences known every four years. The town, which [...]

The U.S. Ranks 120th Out of 169 Countries in Voter Turnout

Jackie — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:27:54 +0000

According to LiveScience, about 60% of eligible voters will vote in the election today. And that's VERY low compared to the rest of the free world. Of 169 countries with free elections, the U.S. ranks 120th in voter turnout. There are two reasons why.

Voter Guide for Idahoans

Benito Baeza — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:37:44 +0000

(KLIX) – The 2012 General Elections are Tuesday Nov. 6th and if you have not voted yet and need a little guidance hit the link: www.idahovotes.gov . The information is provided by the Idaho Secretary of State’s office. You can find all information pertaining to Idaho’s General election, how to vote, where to vote as [...]

Do You Have To Tell Your Spouse Who You Vote For? [POLL]

Jackie — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 13:54:01 +0000

Tomorrow is the big day! Election Day. Unless you voted early, you will be standing in line with the rest of us. I usual have a very clear decision made by the time I make it to the polls, but this year I am still on the fence about who to vote for. My husband [...]