Election Integrity

Citizen Journalist, Brad Friedman Feb. 27th

Posted by DFAwebstaff on February 14, 2009 at 6:34 am

Presented by DFA-MC: An Evening with Brad Friedman; Exploring Citizen Journalism, Diversified Media and Election Integrity Emceed By: Cynthia Black, Radio Personality, Action Point, 1190AM 7pm Friday February 27, 2009 First Congregational United Church of Christ 1407 N. 2nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 (1/2 block south of McDowell) Reserve your ticket online by clicking here [...]

An Evening with Brad Friedman – Exploring Citizen Journalism, Diversified Media and Election Integrity

Posted by DFAwebstaff on February 10, 2009 at 6:08 pm

DFA-MC invites you to join in a discussion on media issues, election integrity and your role in making change with citizen journalist, Brad Friedman of Bradblog. When: Friday, February 27, 2009 7pm Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ 1407 N. 2nd St. Phoenix, AZ (1/2 block south of McDowell) How: Order your tickets online [...]

January 7, 2009 DFA-MC Meeting

Posted by DFAwebstaff on December 4, 2008 at 4:23 pm

DFA-MC Monthly Meeting January 7, 2008 Wednesday 6:30pm El Penasco Restaurant 19 E Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282 Agenda: The legislative session is going to be in full force very soon. Carol Corsica will present a PowerPoint of AZ Legislature basics. We will be discussing possible legislation regarding Election Integrity. Let’s review the changes we [...]

Sunlight for Elections

Posted by DFAwebstaff on December 1, 2008 at 7:12 pm

Did you know that the Libertarian Party sued Maricopa County Elections because they didn’t follow procedures concerning the hand-count audit? Although the judge agreed that the basic complaints were legitimate, he said they didn’t rise to a need for a second hand-count audit. What other procedures aren’t followed in our elections? Come to the DFA-MC [...]

Election Debrief Meeting on Nov. 5, 2008 at My Mother's Restaurant

Posted by DFAwebstaff on November 1, 2008 at 9:04 pm

DFA-MC Monthly Meeting November 5, 2008 Wednesday 6:30pm My Mother’s Restaurant 4130 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix, AZ, 85015 Agenda: Debrief Election Day activities, especially items relevant to election integrity.  This will be a moderated discussion. Reports will be gathered on any incidents, so please bring notes, etc. We meet together the first Wednesday of each [...]

IDENTIFICATION AT THE POLLS

Posted by DFAwebstaff on October 20, 2008 at 7:53 pm

Preferred I.D. – One Required (Photo I.D. with name & address): * Valid Arizona driver’s license; OR * Valid Arizona non-operating ID; OR * Tribal enrollment card or other form of Tribal identification; OR * Valid United States federal, state or local government issued I.D. Alternative I.D. – Two Required (Non-photo I.D. with name & [...]

VOTING POINTS TO REMEMBER

Posted by DFAwebstaff on October 20, 2008 at 7:49 pm

Newly Registered Voters: * Save receipt until Voter I.D. card arrives * Check Voter I.D. card to ensure it matches your driver’s license or photo I.D. information Call Maricopa County Elections Dept. at 602-506-1511 to: * Request an Early Ballot , either for each election, OR Permanent Early Ballot (requests must be received by the [...]

Poll Workers and Observers are needed for November 4!

Posted by DFAwebstaff on October 6, 2008 at 4:49 am

You may have seen or heard reports of – or experienced yourself – less than perfect service at the polling place.  While we spend massive resources getting voters to go to the polls, we want to make sure that when they get to the polls, they’re able to vote, they’re not discouraged by unnecessary delays, [...]

Deadline Midnight Monday for New Voter Registration

Posted by DFAwebstaff on October 6, 2008 at 1:51 am

The deadline for new Voter Registration in Maricopa County for the November 4 General Election is midnight Monday, October 6.  Elections offices will be open late.  You can register online at https://servicearizona.com/webapp/evoter/, or download a printable form with instructions at: http://recorder.maricopa.gov/pdf/english.pdf .   ID to Register Voters new to Arizona or Maricopa County must provide proof [...]

Things ALL VOTERS Should Know About Voting at the Polling Place

Posted by DFAwebstaff on October 6, 2008 at 12:53 am

Things ALL VOTERS Should Know About Voting at the Polling Place, especially Board Workers and Observers The “Chain of custody” begins at the Polling Place.  The Board Worker Manual is mostly a series of checklists for procedures to ensure that eligible Voters are able to vote, and that their votes are securely delivered and accurately [...]