Voting Information News

February 2009 * Vol. 19, No. 2

A roundup of voting news from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) for voters, potential voters and those who assist voters.

U.S. State Governors

Following is a listing of State, Commonwealth, and Territory Governors and Chief Executives, including their political party affiliation. The states and territories that conducted gubernatorial elections in 2008 are marked with an asterisk. The states holding 2009 gubernatorial races are also indicated.

Alabama - Gov. Bob Riley (R)

Alaska - Gov. Sarah Palin (R)

American Samoa* - Gov. Togiola Tulafono (D)

Arizona - Gov. Janet Napolitano (D)

Arkansas - Gov. Mike Beebe (D)

California - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)

Colorado - Gov. Bill Ritter (D)   

Connecticut - Gov. M. Jodi Rell (R)

Delaware* - Gov. Jack Markell (D)

District of Columbia - Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D)

Florida - Gov. Charlie Crist (R)

Georgia - Gov. Sonny Perdue (R)

Guam - Gov. Felix Camacho (R)

Hawaii - Gov. Linda Lingle (R)

Idaho - Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter (R)

Illinois - Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich (D)

Indiana* - Gov. Mitchell Daniels (R)

Iowa - Gov. Chet Culver (D)

Kansas - Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D)

Kentucky - Gov. Steven Beshear (D)

Louisiana - Gov. Bobby Jindal (R)

Maine - Gov. John Baldacci (D)

Maryland - Gov. Martin O'Malley (D)

Massachusetts - Gov. Deval Patrick (D)

Michigan - Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm (D)

Minnesota - Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R)

Mississippi - Gov. Haley Barbour (R)

Missouri* - Gov. Jay Nixon (D)

Montana* - Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D)

Nebraska - Gov. Dave Heineman (R)

Nevada - Gov. Jim Gibbons (R)

New Hampshire* - Gov. John Lynch (D)

New Jersey - Gov. Jon Corzine (D)

New Mexico - Gov. Bill Richardson (D)

New York - Gov. David Paterson (D)

North Carolina* - Gov. Beverly Perdue (D)

North Dakota* - Gov. John Hoeven (R)

Ohio - Gov. Ted Strickland (D)

Oklahoma - Gov. Brad Henry (D)

Oregon - Gov. Ted Kulongoski (D)

Pennsylvania - Gov. Edward Rendell (D)

Puerto Rico* - Gov. Luis G. Fortuño (R)

Rhode Island - Gov. Don Carcieri (R)

South Carolina - Gov. Mark Sanford (R)

South Dakota - Gov. Mike Rounds (R)

Tennessee - Gov. Phil Bredesen (D)

Texas - Gov. Rick Perry (R)

Utah* - Gov. Jon Huntsman, Jr (R)

Vermont* - Gov. Jim Douglas (R)

Virgin Islands - Gov. John deJongh Jr. (D)

Virginia - Gov. Tim Kaine (D)

Washington* - Gov. Chris Gregoire (D)

West Virginia* - Gov. Joe Manchin III (D)

Wisconsin - Gov. Jim Doyle (D)

Wyoming - Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D)

Source: National Governor's Association website, www.nga.org <http://www.nga.org/>

 

Submit Your Entries for the 2009 Voting Slogan Contest Today!

The Voting Slogan Contest is a biennial contest sponsored by the FVAP in its efforts to promote participation in the democratic process among citizens covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act-- members of the Uniformed Services, the Merchant Marine, their families, and all U.S. citizens residing outside the United States.

To enter, just create a simple slogan (or slogans) that expresses the importance of voting and will inspire a citizen to vote.  A panel of judges will review all slogan submissions and choose the winning slogan on its originality and motivational value.  This winning slogan will be featured in the FVAP's 2009-2010 outreach campaign.  The campaign focuses on increasing voter awareness among U.S. citizens worldwide through the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov, the 2010-11 Voting Assistance Guide, FVAP motivational posters and other FVAP publications.

The contest winner and runners-up will not only feel the satisfaction of knowing that their slogan is helping the FVAP in its efforts to improve voter awareness, but they will also be given a certificate of recognition from the Department of Defense for their contribution to this important endeavor.

There is no limit to the number of entries a participant may submit but please submit only one slogan per entry.  All entries must be submitted by  April 9, 2009.  All submissions must include your full name, branch of service (if military), mailing address, daytime telephone number, fax number and e-mail address (if applicable).

"Be Smart, Do Your Part, Vote!" was the winning slogan for the 2007 Voting Slogan Contest.  It was submitted by YNC Karen Bassingthwaite, U.S. Navy, Tampa, Florida.  Many of the other exceptional slogan entries for the 2007 Voting Slogan Contest are featured in the 2008-09 Voting Assistance Guide.

Please join the FVAP in helping to inspire others to vote by submitting your entry today and you could be one of this year's winners!

How to submit entries:

E-mail: slogan@fvap.ncr.gov. Text only (any e-mail message with an attachment will be deleted due to information security purposes).  One slogan per e-mail including contact information. 

Fax: (703) 696-1352 or DSN 426-1352.  Visit the FVAP website at www.fvap.gov <http://www.fvap.gov/>   for international toll-free fax numbers.  Submit one slogan per fax including contact information.  No cover sheet is necessary.

Mail: Federal Voting Assistance Program, Attn.:  Voting Slogan Contest