February 15 Last day to register to vote for City Primary (if any)
February 17 Advance voting in person begins in the election office
February 19 Last day for city candidates to file an Affidavit of Exemption if spending less than $500 on campaign
February 24 Last day for election office to mail advance voting applications
Deadline for submission of question to be placed on the City General ballot
February 26 Last day for election office to mail advance voting ballots
March 1 Advance voting in person for City Primary ends at 12:00 Noon
March 2 City Primary, if needed - Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Advance ballots must be in the election office by 7:00 p.m.
March 3 Registration opens
March 5 Canvass of results of City Primary, 10:00 a.m.
March 17 Election office begins mailing advance ballots for City General
March 22 Last day to register to vote for City General
March 24 Advance voting in person begins in the election office
March 31 Last day for election office to mail advance voting applications
April 1 Voters may apply for advance voting ballots for the August Primary
April 2 Last day for election office to mail advance voting ballots for City General
April 5 Advance voting in person ends at 12:00 Noon
April 6 City General (Colwich and Garden Plain)
Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Advance ballots must be in the election office by 7:00 p.m.
April 7 Registration Opens
April 9 Canvass of results of City General,10:00 a.m.
May 6 Campaign finance report deadline for city candidates
June 2 Deadline for submission of questions to be placed on Primary ballot
June 10 12:00 Noon deadline for candidates to file for statewide, judicial, county, and township offices and precinct committeeman and committeewoman
July 14 Election office begins mailing advance ballots for the Primary
July 19 Last day to register to vote or to change party affiliation for the Primary
July 21 Advance voting in person begins in the election office
July 23 Last day for candidates to file an Affidavit of Exemption if spending less that $500 on campaign (Does not apply to Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen)
July 26 Campaign finance report deadline for state and county candidates
July 28 Last day for election office to mail advance voting applications
July 29 Advance voting in person begins at satellite Advance Vote Centers
July 30 Last day for election office to mail advance voting ballots
July 31 Last day for voting in person begins at satellite Advance Vote Centers
August 2 Advance voting in person ends at 12:00 Noon in the election office
12:00 Noon deadline for independent candidates to file petitions for the General
August 3 Primary Election Day -- Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Advance ballots must be in the election office by 7:00 p.m.
August 4 Registration Opens
August 9 Canvass of Primary Election results, 10:00 a.m.
August 10 5:00 p.m. deadline to request recount
September 2 Campaign finance report deadline for township candidates
September 7 12:00 Noon deadline for improvement district candidates to file
Deadline for submission of questions to be placed on the General ballot
October 13 Election office begins mailing advance voting ballots
October 18 Last day to register to vote or change party affiliation for the General
October 20 Advance voting in person begins in the election office
October 25 Campaign finance reports due for state and county candidates
October 26 Advance voting in person begins at satellite Advance Vote Centers
October 27 Last day for election office to mail advance voting applications
October 29 Last day for election office to mail advance voting ballots
October 30 Last day for voting in person at satellite Advance Vote Centers
November 1 Advance voting in person ends at 12:00 Noon in the election office
November 2 General Election Day -- Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Advance ballots must be in the election office by 7:00 p.m.
November 3 Registration opens
November 8 Canvass of General Election results, 10:00 a.m.
November 9 5:00 p.m. deadline to request recount
December 2 Campaign finance report deadline for township candidates
December 31 Campaign finance report deadline for committees and organizations formed to promote or oppose local candidates or questions submitted
January 10, 2011 Regular terms of office begin for state, county and township officers. Campaign finance report deadline for state and county candidates
Open Positions:
U.S. SENATOR
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE, 4TH DISTRICT
GOVERNOR/LT. GOVERNOR
SECRETARY OF STATE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE TREASURER
COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE
STATE REPRESENTATIVE - 22 Positions •81st through 100th, 103rd, 105th Districts
EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT JUDGES •Divisions 4, 5, 7, 8, 15, 17, 18, 19
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION – 1 Position •7th District COUNTY OFFICES •County Commissioner, 1st, 4th, 5th Districts
TOWNSHIP CLERK PRECINCT OFFICES •Democratic Precinct Committeeman & Committeewoman •Republican Precinct Committeeman & Committeewoman
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS •3 Directors for each District
FILING DEADLINES 12:00 Noon Monday, June 10, 2010 12:00 Noon Monday, August 2, 2010 •Independent Candidates 12:00 Noon Tuesday, September 7, 2010 •Improvement District Candidates
Generational Differences on Abortion Narrow
Differences in the way Americans of different age groups view abortion rights have diminished over the past decade. In recent years, support for broadly legal abortion has been quite similar -- albeit shrinking -- among the three age groups younger than 65. Only seniors are significantly less supportive.
Conservatives' Doubts About Global Warming Grow
Thirty percent of political conservatives currently believe the effects of global warming are already occurring, down substantially from 50% in 2008. Liberals' perceptions haven't changed much. Both groups are more likely now than in 2008 to believe the seriousness of global warming is exaggerated.
Americans' Life Evaluation Reaches New High
More Americans are "thriving" now than at any time since Gallup and Healthways began tracking this measure daily in January 2008. Despite this improved outlook on their lives in general, a record-low number of Americans rate their workplaces positively.
Americans' Global Warming Concerns Continue to Drop
Americans have become less worried about the threat of global warming, less convinced that its effects are already happening, more likely to say its effects have been exaggerated, and more likely to believe that scientists themselves are uncertain about its occurrence.
Chile's New President Inherits Economic Challenges
Chile's new president, Sebastian Pinera, faces numerous challenges in addition to helping his nation recover from February's devastating earthquake. Although Chile is the wealthiest nation in Latin America, 74% of Chileans surveyed in 2009 said the gap between the rich and poor was getting bigger.
U.S. Satisfaction Drops Below 20%
Americans' satisfaction with the way things are going in the United States has fallen in recent months and now stands at 19% for the first time in a year. The decline erases nearly all of the gains in satisfaction since Barack Obama took office, and is seen mostly among Democrats.
Fewer Americans Set on Buying Foreign Cars
Americans are less likely now than in the recent past to say they would consider only foreign brands when purchasing a new car. Six percent say this, down from 12% in February 2009 and 15% in December 2008.
The Emotional Cost of Underemployment
Underemployed Americans are significantly more likely to be "struggling" and are about twice as likely to experience sadness and anger than those who are employed.
In U.S., 45% Favor, 48% Oppose Obama Healthcare Plan
Americans who oppose a "healthcare reform bill similar to the one proposed by President Obama" outnumber those in favor by 48% to 45%. Since September, sentiment has grown among opponents that the legislation would raise healthcare costs and not address real problems in the system.
Dems Hold Slight Advantage in 2010 Election Preferences
Democrats hold a slight 47% to 44% lead in registered voters' current preferences for Congress. At the same time, Gallup's inaugural weekly tracking update on the 2010 elections shows that Republicans have a distinct advantage on enthusiasm about voting.
Steve & Ted in the Morning
