Please use the attached revised election flyer. Much thanks to Connie Doherty for catching a typo! Cathleen From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Simlar, Cathleen (MDOS) Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2016 12:40 PM To: 'michlib-l@lists.mcls.org' Subject: [Michlib-l] Please share election reminder! Hello. I am once again providing you with the attached flyer and graphic for the upcoming election which you can also post inside your library, on your website or on social media. We'd also appreciate you sharing the following messages with the public. Thank you so much! Text for website notices, newsletters or email messages: Election Alert * Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is encouraging all eligible voters to cast their ballots on Tuesday, November 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To find your voting location or view your ballot ahead of time, visit Michigan.gov/vote.<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> REMINDER: Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 pm on Election Day. Voters can mail them in or hand-deliver them. Keep in mind that the USPS may need up to five business days. Local city and township clerks' offices statewide will be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 until 2 pm. Text for social media messages (please share often during the coming days): Twitter Messages: * Tuesday, November 8 is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day. Remember to vote! Find your voting location or view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. @MichSOS * Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on #ElectionDay<https://twitter.com/hashtag/ElectionDay?src=hash>. The @USPS<https://twitter.com/USPS> needs 5 biz days. #migovvote<https://twitter.com/hashtag/migovvote?src=hash> #elections<https://twitter.com/hashtag/elections?src=hash> * Be prepared for the #election<https://twitter.com/hashtag/election?src=hash>. Find your polling place & view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. @MichSOS Facebook Messages: * Have your voice heard! Tuesday, Nov. 8 is #Election Day! Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view a sample ballot or find your voting location. REMINDER: Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 pm on Election Day. Voters can mail them in or hand-deliver them. Keep in mind that the US Postal Service may need up to five business days. Local city and township clerks' offices statewide will be open on Saturday, Nov. 5 until 2 pm. * A pre-election message for #voters<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/voters?source=feed_text&story_id=1239736659415974> from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson #KnowBeforeYouGo<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/knowbeforeyougo?source=feed_text&story_id=1239736659415974> https://youtu.be/z8Hpb2W1bq0 * Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day. The US Postal Service<https://www.facebook.com/USPS/> needs five biz days. Send them in! #migovvote<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/migovvote?source=feed_text&story_id=1239642249425415> #elections<https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/elections?source=feed_text&story_id=1239642249425415> Cathleen Simlar Cathleen P. Simlar Communications Specialist, Executive Office Michigan Department of State Office: (517) 373-9080 Cell: (248) 761-7145 Email: Simlarc@michigan.gov<mailto:Simlarc@michigan.gov> Join My Professional network on LinkedIn<blocked::http://www.linkedin.com/pub/cathleen-simlar/18/798/235> [Description: Description: Description: SOS logo small] <http://www.michigan.gov/sos> STAY CONNECTED: [Description: Description: Description: Facebook logo]<http://www.facebook.com/MichiganSoS> [Description: Description: Description: Twitter logo] <https://twitter.com/michsos> [Description: Description: Description: YouTube logo] <http://www.youtube.com/michsosoffice> [Description: Description: Description: GovDelivery logo] <https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MISOS/subscriber/new>
