REGISTER YOUR RIGHTS... AND VOTE

THE SOCIAL ACTION COORDINATING COMMITTEE GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN

ALARMING TRENDS

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oter registration studies disclose 1,000,000 eligible Jewish voters are not even registered (and tens of
thousands of those who are registered don't vote).

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ur political power is a direct result of our appearance at the voting booth. Historically, more than 90
percent of eligible Jews voted. Our high voter turnout enabled us to defend the rights of all Americans
and assured the continuity of a strong U.S. - Israel relationship,

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oday only about 50 to 70 percent are registered.
WE MUST REVERSE THIS TREND.

nlightened and politically involved American Jewish voters are essential for our democracy, healthy for
America, for American Jews and for Israel.

vo TER RE CenTRA TION

To register in Michigan, a simple form must be filled out and sent to your city, township or county
clerk. Registration forms can be obtained from your synagogue office or the Jewish Community
Council.

OCTOBER 7th IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR
THE NOVEMBER 5th ELECTION

If you are physically unable to get to the polls or will be out of town on election day, you may
apply for an absentee ballot. To apply for an absentee ballot, you can write to or visit
your city or township clerk by November 2 at 2:00 p.m. You will
receive the ballot by mail shortly before the date of the election.
Your completed ballot must be received by the clerk of the city
or township where you vote prior to the close of the polls
on election day.

If you have any questions, call your municipal clerk's office,
or the Jewish Community Council at (870) 642-5393.

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