League of Women Voters releases voters guides for Arlington and Tarrant County

by Barbara W. Prabhu of of League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Tarrant County have prepared nonpartisan Voters Guides for the November 4, 2008 General Election. The Voters Guides include statements by candidates running for presidential, congressional, senatorial, state, judicial, county and district offices. In addition, the guides contain voting information and polling locations.

“Know the candidates before you vote,” said Tonya Presley, President of the Arlington League, “and read their positions in their own words. Early voting starts on October 20 and continues through October 31” she noted. “And eligible voters have until October 28 to apply for a ballot by mail.”

The free, nonpartisan Voters Guides will be available on October 14 throughout Tarrant County at the following locations: public libraries; community centers; Half-Price Book stores including Arlington, Bedford, Burleson, Fort Worth, and Watauga. In addition, the guides can be downloaded from the internet at www.lwvarlington-tx.org and www.lwvtarrantcounty.org.

The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Tarrant County are nonprofit and nonpartisan organizations that hold frequent public forums on issues of concern to the community, and influence public policy through education and advocacy. Their mission is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. Membership is open to all citizens of voting age. For further information about LWVArlington call 817-472-5982 or visit www.lwvarlington-tx.org.