Get informed! Early voting starts today at locataions across Mecklenburg County. If you haven’t yet made up your mind on who you are voting for, here are some non-partisan resources to help you make an informed decision about which candidate you want representing you both locally and nationally.

National Candidate Informational Websites

Campaign Issues 2008
“For each issue identified, we have listed both the words and actions of twelve leading presidential candidates, as succinctly as possible.” (From Americans for Honorable Government)

VoteByIssue.org
Take a quiz and see which candidate most closely aligns with with your views.

2008 Presidential General Election Voters’ Guide
A concise guide presenting each candidate’s position on major issues in their own words. (From the League of Women Voters)

FactCheck.org
Monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by major politicians. “A nonpartisan, nonprofit consumer advocate for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.” (From the Annenberg Public Policy Center)

North Carolina Candidate Informational Websites

Election 2008 Coverage
Brought to you by the NC Center for Voter Education and UNC-TV, this site has information on each candidate running for office in the state of NC, video interviews, a “Voting Smart” guide, and more…

Judge for Yourself
Another site brought to by the NC Center for Voter Education. Includes a series of in-depth audio interviews with state candidates.

Charlotte Observer — Voter Guide
The Charlotte Observer does endorse certain candidates over others, but don’t let their opinion tell you how to vote. Use the extensive information provided here to make your own decision!