Good morning! On May 8, many local communities across Michigan will be having elections, so we are once again asking all libraries to post the attached flyer and share the following messages via your communication channels. On Monday, May 7, we will send you another social media message that we hope you will also share as a final reminder. As always, thank you for your help! Text for Newsletters and Websites: Election Alert Many Michigan communities to host elections May 8 Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is encouraging all eligible voters in communities hosting elections to cast their ballots on Tuesday, May 8. To determine if your community has an election or to view a sample ballot, visit the Michigan Voter Information Center at www.michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. The polls are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Text for Social Media: * Twitter: Tues., May 8 is #Election<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Election&src=hash> Day in many communities in MI. Find out if your hometowns has an election & view your ballot at mi.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote>. @MichSOS * Facebook: Have your voice heard! Tuesday, May 8 is #Election Day in many Michigan communities. Visit Michigan.gov/vote<http://www.michigan.gov/vote> to view your ballot and find your voting location. @MichiganSOS 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>