Town of Dartmouth Election Guide Nonpartisan Voting Resources
The Polls will be open 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day Tuesday November 4, 2008.
The library is the place for finding out election information unbiased towards any particular viewpoint or candidate. Find out who is running, read their statements, study the ballot questions – everything you need to be informed. Libraries serve your information needs, including those of the voter.
Specimen Ballot – what you will see when you vote on Nov. 4, 2008
Massachusetts State Ballot Questions in the Nov. 4th, 2008 Election
Learn about the three questions that will become state law if approved in the Nov. 4th election and find out about organizations that support or oppose the passage of the ballot intiatives.
Voter Resources for the Presidential Election
Library Books Owned on the 2008 Presidential Race – Parties – Campaign Financing – Presidential ’08 Race Websites
Voter Information
Absentee Ballot Information – What is my Precinct? - How do I register to vote? – Precinct Polling Locations
Last day to register to vote for the Nov. 4th Presidential Election: a voter registration form must be postmarked by Oct. 15, 2008.
Presidential Election Deadline to apply for absentee ballot: Noon on Monday, November 3rd. Those voting absentee may vote in the office or by sending a note to the Town Clerk’s Office at 400 Slocum Road, Dartmouth, MA 02747, stating name, legal voting address and the address at which you wish to receive your ballot. Signature must be included. Call the office at (508) 910-1800 with questions.
Town Finances
Budgets, Mass DOR Audit
Massachusetts Sept. 16, 2008 State Primary Election
Last day to register to vote for the primary: Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Town Clerk’s Office.
Local Town Election Day: April 1, 2008 – Polls Open 7 am – 8 pm
April 2008 Candidates
Candidate Statements, Candidate Websites, Candidate Video Interviews
Ballot Questions for April 2008 Election
Read the Ballot Questions, DCTV Schedule for Interviews with Town Departments on Impact of Yes/No Vote
Editorials Written by April 2008 Candidates
Newspaper editorials written by candidates for office.
Town Charter
Learn about what different departments do that have seats up in the April 2008 election
