2008 Ohio Campus Vote Initiative: August 2008

I apologize for not posting anything new for a while, but I was on vacation then got really busy when I came back. Part of what I was doing was preparing to showcase our Voter Engagement project at the Ohio Campus Compact Service Learning Symposium last week at Ohio Dominican University. The event was fantastic and I was able to meet so many great people. While talking to everybody, we came up with some amazing ideas for this project, which I will definitely post more about later.

For now, I would like to highlight the resources that I have posted online so far to help you program on your campus. All of the resources are posted as PDF’s on Ohio Campus Compact’s website here or at www.ohiocampuscompact.org.

Programming

Campus Checklist

This is the best place to start. It contains a great deal of ideas to get you thinking about various programs and how to attack them.

Ohio Election Volunteer Guide

This is an extension of the checklist with a greater focus on how to go about planning on your campus.

Your Voice, Your Vote Handbook

This is a "second opinion" resource of sorts. It is a more comprehensive guide to voter engagement that another organization put together.

Calendar of Important Dates

Contains all the dates you need to know: registration deadlines, conventions, debates, and so on.

Map Tool

An interactive map tool to see what other campuses are doing and which campuses are involved. Be sure to upload your information on there so we can easily keep track of who is involved. You will also be able to connect with others people working on similar activities on you campuses, nearby campuses, or campuses around the country. http://www.campusvotemap.org/

Registration and Voting

Ohio Voter Registration Form

The most important form! You can print as many out as you like or request a bulk order from the Secretary of State's Office for free.

Ohio Absentee Voter Form (Living Inside U.S.)

You can now vote absentee in Ohio without any particular reason. This form will allow you to do just that.

Ohio Absentee Voter Form (Living Outside U.S.)

This form can be used to register to vote if you are living outside the U.S. You must send this form to the country board of elections office in which you are registering.

Ohio Voter Registration Instructions

A two page summary of voter registration from the Secretary of State's Office.

Voter Information Guide

A comprehensive report on voting in the 2008 General Election. It is probably only necessary to read if you are planning activities on you campus, but not for the average voter.

Ballot Issue Summary

This is a draft summary of the six ballot initiatives that will be on the statewide ballot in November.

Ohio Candidate Guide

Coming Soon!

Fliers

Voter ID Flier

A two page flier from the Secretary of State's Office informing voters of the new regulations for voter identification. A great summary to put on a display board or up in an office.