On this edition of OPEN/net, we will discuss elections issues that will help shape the events of the November 4 General Election. We’ll look at how the presidential race might affect North Carolina’s state races; we’ll examine public financing of elections; and we’ll talk with you about other elections and voter trends that will provide context to this year’s election season.

Tuesday
August 5, 2008
9-9:30 p.m.

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Damon Circosta
Director of Policy with the North Carolina Center for Voter Education

Dr. David McLennan
Professor of Communication and Political Science; and Associate Dean for Institutional Effectiveness with Peace College in Raleigh.

More information:

North Carolina Center for Voter Education
1-877-25-VOTER
(1-877-258-6837)
www.ncvotered.com
1-877-25v-oter
1-877-258-6837

State Board of Elections
www.sboe.state.nc.us
(919) 733-7173

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