November 4, 2008 ElectionThursday, September 25 2008 First day to request an absentee ballot Saturdays Sept. 13 - Oct. 4 Bloomington Election Commission and County Clerk's office open, 9 a.m. - 12 noon for voter registration. Tuesday, October 7 Last day to register to vote Wednesday, Oct 8 - October 21 "Grace" period -- if you failed to register to vote, bring two ID with your proper address to the clerk or the election commission's office. You must vote that day, but your vote will count. Monday October 13 - October 30 Early voting. Bring your voter card and you can vote early; times and places will be announced. Saturday, Nov. 1 Election Commission Office open for absentee voting, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Tuesday Nov. 4 Election Day. Polls open, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. http://www.selectsmart.com/president/2008.html 2008 Presidential Candidate Barack Obama (Announced: Feb. 10, 2007) Age: 45 Residence: Chicago Political Highlights: Illinois state Senator, 1997-2004; U.S. Senator, 2005-present Web site: Obama '08 Campaign Finance Filings 2008 Senator Candidate U.S. Senator Dick Durbin visit http://www.dickdurbin.com/ 2008 11th Congressional District Candidate Illinois State Senator Debbie Halvorson, running for the 11th Congressional District (western half of Bloomington-Normal, LeRoy & Heyworth) visit http://www.debbiehalvorson.com/ McLean County Circuit Clerk Brian Plath is the Democratic Candidate for McLean County Circuit Clerk.
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