MAP Advocate
September 15, 2006
Vol. 12. No. 23
In This Issue:
Walk Your Talk: Get Engaged, Register to Vote, and Research the Candidates
Did you vote in the September 12 primary election? If you didn’t, it’s not too late to register to vote for the November 7 general election. You should register to vote if you have moved since your last trip to the polls. If you aren’t sure if you are registered to vote, register again. Once you are registered get engaged by asking candidates questions and learning more about their stance on important issues.
Take Action: Register to Vote. Research the candidates. Get engaged!
Download a Voter Registration Card Online
Frequently Asked Questions About Voting
MAP Minnesota Voter Guide
See a Sample Ballot for Your Area (Click on the “Election 06” box)
Not Sure What to Ask the Candidate at Your Door? Check Out our HIV-Related Question Guide.
Read More About the Candidates
Minnesota Update: Primary Election Results
The Minnesota primary election was held on Tuesday, September 12. The primary is a preliminary election in which voters elect candidates who then advance to the general election. Minnesota’s three major political parties held primaries on September 12.
View the Results of the Primary Election: Star Tribune or Secretary of State
2006 Voter Engagement Update: Upcoming Candidate Forums
Candidate forums are a great opportunity to learn about where candidates stand on important issues, like health care and education. Take a moment to check out the Minnesota Participation Project’s calendar of upcoming candidate forums in Minnesota. By attending a candidate forum you will have an opportunity to talk to candidates face-to-face about issues that matter to you.
Upcoming Candidate Forum:
September 18, 2006
6th Congressional District Candidate Forum
Location: Whitney Senior Center—St. Cloud
1527 Northway Drive
Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Announcement: Rochester AIDS Walk on September 23
This annual event benefits those living with HIV in Rochester and its surrounding communities in Southeastern Minnesota when they are in times of crisis. The walk starts at 10:00 a.m. with pre-registration at 9:30 at Silver Lake Park West Pavilion. Many walkers are people whose lives have been touched in some way by HIV.
For registration information, or if you'd like to help with the Rochester AIDS Walk, please call Jill at (507) 287-2200.
What Do You Know?!?
We know that stopping HIV means addressing the stigma still associated with HIV. The Kaiser Family Foundation has issued a recent report on stigma associated with HIV. One interesting and unfortunate finding, 37% of people interviewed still think you can get HIV from kissing. Check it out.
Visit the MAP Advocate archive to see what you missed.
For more information about what's of interest to you at the Minnesota State Capitol, visit the Web sites of our allies at OutFront Minnesota and Sex Ed for Life.
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