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Preparing for the US Election 2016
November 8 is around the corner and we want to help you get the information you need to prepare for Election Day.Voting is important — and everyone deserves to have the tools to exercise this basic right. That’s why, alongside other companies, we’re encouraging civic participation. We want to make it easier for people who want to participate to do so, and to have a voice in the political process.
Earlier this year, you may have seen our voter registration reminders or watched the presidential debates live on Facebook.
Make Your Own Voting Plan
Not all states in America mail out sample ballots ahead of an election. This can make it challenging to find comprehensive information about the questions you’ll be expected to consider when you walk into the voting booth. Thanks to data gathered from election officials by the nonpartisan Center for Technology and Civic Life (CTCL), we can present you with a preview of the ballot you’ll receive on November 8. If you notice an issue with the CTCL data, we’ve built in a way for you to provide feedback and help correct the dataset.
Facebook’s vote planner is tailor-made for you. You can preview the races and issues you’ll see on your ballot, learn more about the candidates and their positions, then email yourself your choices for later reference.
When you first visit this feature, we will show you information about the candidates running for president and statewide races. If you would like information about your local election, you will be asked to add your address. This is optional.
And, on Election Day, as we’ve done since 2008 in the US, and 47 countries worldwide, we’ll remind you to vote.
To get started, please visit facebook.com/elections/yourplan.