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The November 2010 Election

In the U.S. Senate, 37 seats were up for grabs. The Senate shifted from 57 Democrats, 41 Republicans, and 2 Independents to 51 Democrats, 47 Republicans, and 2 Independents who caucas with Democrats.

The U.S. House of Representatives shfted from 255 Democrats, 178 Republicans, and 2 vacancies to 193 Democrats and 242 Republicans.

 
There were 37 governor races. It shifted from 26 Democrats, 23 Republicans, and 1 Independent to 20 Democrats, 29 Republicans, and 1 Independent.  
 

VALUABLE RESOURCES TO ASSIST VOTERS

While voting laws and procedures vary from state-to-state, uniform requirements to vote that are set by the Federal Election Commission require that you must be:

  • A citizen of the United States;
  • A resident of the state in which you're planning to register. If you just moved to a new state for school, you can take part in absentee voting;
  • At least 18-years-old at the time of the next election

You'll find below links to update voter registration or register to vote, voting identification requirements, early voting and absentee ballot instructions, and local voting locations. Contact your county election officials if anything is unclear about the the voting process.

Map of US Register to Vote HereVoter Registration: Get Registered or Check Your Registration Info

With few exceptions, states require that you register several days before you can vote in an election. You must provide approved ID when registering. Select your jurisdiction below to register to vote, update voter registration, or check to see if you're registered to vote. Note: The National Mail Voter Registration Form allows you to register to vote from anywhere in the United States.
 
Absentee VotingMake Your Vote Count: Absentee and Early Voting

You may be eligible to vote prior to the election as an absentee or early voter. Early voting or voting by absentee ballot is available in every state. For information, select your state below. You should call your local election office if anything you read is unclear to you.
 
Voter IDKnow What Kind of ID to Bring

Many states require every voter to present ID before voting. Several require “approved” identification, such as a special state-issued ID card, for those without a drivers license.In addition to longer lines at polling places, many voters have been disenfranchised. Learn voter ID requirements below.
 
democracyFind Your Polling Place

Many states offer online services that help you look up your local voting Website. Other sites list contact information for local election officials who are trained to help you find your polling place. Beware of so-called "challengers" at polling places. Select your place of residence below.
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Is the U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Using Foreign Money to Run Political Attack Ads?
Allegations have been made that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been collecting contributions from foreign corporations, including some owned by governments, to fund attack ads against Democrats. Democrats tried to pass legislation that would have stronger contribution disclosure requirements after the Citizens United Supreme Court decision but it was defeated along party lines.
Controversies Surround Christine O'Donnell of Delaware
The GOP needs to win 10 seats in November to take back control of the Senate. The Republican Party’s nomination of candidates such as O’Donnell, Sharron Angle of Nevada, and Dr. Rand Paul of Kentucky has served to put races in play.

Obama's likeability a factor in election
Despite the heated campaign, lackluster performance on the economy and negative feelings many conservatives have toward President Obama, many voters still like Obama as a person.

Do voters want no more moderates?
Republican Speaker of the House John Boehner drew a hard line in the sand this week, renewing a battle over the debt ceiling unless President Barack Obama agreed to significant budget cuts during what may be a lame-duck session after the November elections.

LGBT families lobby Congress
Tommy Starling and Jeff Littlefield say they've slowly been changing minds of people in their community when it comes to what a family looks like.

Grow up, Congress -- make a deal on debt
Congressional Republicans are threatening another game of chicken with the debt ceiling. This will get America nowhere, says John Avlon.

Pension reform is key to California's budget crisis
William Bennett says Gov. Jerry Brown should look to Wisconsin as role model in solving the state's huge budget shortfalls

In election, 'a seat at the table' costs $5,000
President Obama and Mitt Romney may have different political and economic views, but they are both propped up by highly affluent power brokers who are expecting big returns for the big checks they are writing.

Fear fueling GOP extremism
David Frum agrees with political observers that the GOP's extremism and obstructionism is at the core of today's dysfunctional government.


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Mitt, The Incidental Candidate
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