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. 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 Day. Remember to vote! Find your voting location or view your ballot at mi.gov/vote. @MichSOS

· Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on #ElectionDay. The @USPS needs 5 biz days. #migovvote #elections

· Be prepared for the #election. Find your polling place & view your ballot at mi.gov/vote. @MichSOS

Facebook Messages:

· Have your voice heard! Tuesday, Nov. 8 is #Election Day! Visit 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 from Secretary of State Ruth Johnson #KnowBeforeYouGo
https://youtu.be/z8Hpb2W1bq0

· Absentee ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day. The US Postal Service needs five biz days. Send them in! #migovvote #elections

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

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