Welcome to YELection 2008

YELection 2008 is just a way for you to get plugged in to what’s going on in this year-o-politics.

This is for informational purposes only. YEL, as a group, is not choosing sides or telling you which way to vote. We want to provide you with information so that YOU can make the best decision for yourself.

YELection 2008’s goal is to inform you the member of what’s going on within the city, the county, the state, and the nation.

Since this is a new idea, we are open to any suggestions or feedback you may have.

**April 1st Update**

"Early Voting" starts today at the County Courthouse. Ballots are being cast in room G8 which is right inside the Rogers Avenue entrance on the ground floor. The County Courthouse is located at 35 South 6th Street in downtown Fort Smith.

If you reside in Ward 1 or Ward 2 get out and vote. Go vote now to avoid the rush expected on Tuesday April 8.

Are you registered to vote in Arkansas? Click below to find out.

https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/

The "voterview" site provides some useful information for registered voters:

• Your Registration Information
• Your Polling Information
• Your District Information

To register to vote in Arkansas you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be an Arkansas resident (residing in Arkansas at least 31 days prior to the first election in which you will vote)
• Be age 18 or turn 18 on or before the next election
• Not be a convicted felon whose sentence has not been discharged or pardoned
• Not be presently adjudged as mentally incompetent as to your ability to vote by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Not be registered elsewhere - in another county in Arkansas or another state

If you meet those requirements you have some options for registration:

• Download the registration form at the bottom of this page
• Go visit your County Clerk
• Pick up a voter registration form at YEL events

http://www.votenaturally.org is a great site full of great information for Arkansas voters.