The League of Women Voters®, a nonpartisan political organization, that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Maybe I should vote this years?!?

League suggestions to make your voting easier

This is an exciting year isn’t it? Presidential election years usually do capture the interest of Americans, and this election is no exception. Or maybe it is an exception. Rumor has it that lots more people are showing an interest in voting this year. The League is delighted to hear this. We want to help all you new prospective voters on your way to participating in this very important election. It�fs not hard, really.

Here are the qualifications:
• You need to be a U.S. citizen.
• You must be eighteen years old on or before Election Day.
• You have to be a Colorado resident for at least 30 days before the election.
• You need to have been a resident of your precinct for 30 days before the election.
• You must be registered to vote!

Registration? Yes. But never fear. There are lots of options.
• You can visit the Election Department on the 2nd floor at the Court House (10th and Main) or the City Clerks Office at City Hall (1 City Hall Place.)
• You can register to vote at the Colorado Driver�fs License Department at 310 E. Abriendo Ave while you renew your license.
• You can log on to the county web site: www.co.pueblo.co.us and download a mail-in registration application.

Or let the League help with registration:
You can come to one of the League of Women Voters�f registration drives and we will be happy to assist you with the registration form. We will be posting these events on this web site as they become available.

What do you need to bring to complete the registration form?
• An ID such as your driver�fs license or Department of Revenue Identification number. Or you may use the last four digits of your social security number if you are not able to provide other ID. There are other options if you need them.

When do you need to submit your registration form?
• By July 14th if you want to vote in the Primary.
• By October 6th if you want to vote in the General election.

We will be providing lots more election information but for now, please register to vote.

—Barb Stevens, Co-President

The League of Women Voters® believes:

In representative government and in the individual liberties established in the constitution of the United States.

• That democratic government depends upon the informed and active participation of its citizens and requires that governmental bodies protect the citizen's right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible.
• That every citizen should be protected in the right to vote.
• That every person should have access to free public education which provides equal opportunity for all.
• That no person or group should suffer legal, economic or administrative discrimination.
• That efficient and economical government requires competent personnel, the clear assignment of responsibility, adequate financing and coordination among the different agencies of government.
• That responsible government should be responsive to the will of the people.
• That government should maintain an equitable and flexible system of taxation, promote the conservation and development of natural resources in the public interest, share in the solution of economic and social problems which affect the general welfare, promote a sound economy and adopt domestic policies which facilitate the solution of international problems.
• That cooperation with other nations is essential in the search for solutions to world problems, and that the development of international organization and international law is imperative in the promotion of World Peace.