2007-11-23 15:52:05 · 10 answers · asked by alv 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I just tried to vote and they did not tell me. I voted absentee. I'm trying to work out if I should go back and ask them to tell me where I am enrolled.
2007-11-23 16:14:55 · update #1
It's optional i think
2007-11-23 15:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, yes. However, you are talking about people who may only be working that one day and/or election.
I find that candidates' offices are far more helpful. They have maps, district lines and are very certain about borders. And they WANT you to vote, if not for their candidate than at least for their party. If you don't live in their district, they can almost always tell you which district you live in and who you can vote for. Since voting is entirely personal, they don't need to know whether you voted for the party or not. So, if I was looking for an educated response, I would try them.
There should also be a centralized body overseeing the election. (County, state etc) There should be a number you can contact to get voting information. A web search or finding an ad in the local paper should elicit the number.
The most important thing is that you get out and vote. Let your voice be heard. Plus, you can't complain about what you get if you didn't partake in the process.
Good luck.
2007-11-24 00:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by Erryn B 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Probably. However, it is really your moral responsibility as a registered voter to know this information before you head to the polling place - likewise, know something about the candidates standing in your electorate. There is a tool on the Australian Electoral Commission website (www.aec.gov.au) that will allow you to determine which electorate you are in by entering your postcode.
2007-11-24 00:53:16 · answer #3 · answered by daemon1251978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a tool on the Australian Electoral Commission website (www.aec.gov.au) that will allow you to determine which electorate you are in by entering your postcode.
There is also a tool running the country - but thats for a different forum.
2007-11-24 02:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by thetruepath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The electorate is a check system only. We should be discussing the abuse of the secret vote.
2007-11-24 00:00:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should, but the advice about finding a representative of a candidate and getting them to check with their HQ is probably pretty good, particularly if you pretend you want to vote Liberal as they will be after every vote they can get.
2007-11-24 00:11:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ergot W 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
They should have a list of all the seats and bounderies
2007-11-24 00:35:12 · answer #7 · answered by colin b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i think they can't tell you because of privacy reasons
2007-11-24 01:23:36 · answer #8 · answered by timbo_keely 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course! After all, the goal is to MAXIMIZE voter participation - NOT OBSTRUCT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-23 23:57:15 · answer #9 · answered by legendofslipperyhollow 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
only if they want to be civil?!
2007-11-23 23:55:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋