REGISTER TO VOTE
September 28, 2007

in the February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary Election and the June 3, 2008 Statewide Primary Election.The decisions made by elected officials affect our lives every day, from the taxes we pay to the roads we drive on to the schools our children attend. That‘s why it‘s important to participate in the political process and help choose your elected officials by exercising your right to vote.

Please join C.A.R.'s efforts this year to register new voters.  You can give voter registration cards to your clients at closing.  Send them out in your marketing materials or have a voter registration display in your office.  Every California REALTOR® is encouraged to register at least TWO new voters before January 22, 2008, which is the voter registration deadline for the February 8, 2008 Presidential primary election. 

Exercising our right to vote is critical to ensuring that your interests are represented in your city council, Sacramento and Washington. Please make exercising that right a priority. Take the followingactions and be a participant in the election process.

Encourage your colleagues and clients to register to vote: To order blank registration cards for your office through C.A.R., please fill out the attached form. Register to vote:  If you are not currently registered to vote, please do so.  You can request a voter registration card online by clicking on "Register to Vote" .  There may also be voter registration cards available at your local association of REALTORS® office, from your county elections office, or you can request one by calling 1800-345-VOTE (8683).
Vote absentee: Registered voters can apply for an absentee ballot, by mail. Applications must besubmitted to the county elections officals.

If you have questions, or need more materials, please contact Lisa Edwards (916) 492-5211 or membermob@car.org