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  • Counting of the Electoral Votes- The Congress meets in joint session to count the electoral votes. Public Law 110-430 changed the date of the electoral vote in Congress in 2009 from January 6 to January 8. This date change is effective only for the 2008 presidential election.
  • Inauguration of US President- The President and Vice President take office. Public Schools are closed in Southern Maryland. Tickets can be obtained ONLY through your congressional representatives. Shuttle buses are running from the county to DC.
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  • Getting Real-Time Election Results for St. Mary's- St. Mary’s County Government and the St. Mary's County Board of Elections will be posting Primary Election Results as they are received from the polling precincts on November 4, 2008.
  • 2008 Voters' Guide- Download a Voters' Guide from the League of Women Voters to learn more about the candidates and the ballot initiatives. 2008 Voters' Guide - Online Version 2008 Voters' Guide - PDF Version
  • Obama endorsed by Washington Post- Barack Obama for President 17 October 2008 THE NOMINATING process this year produced two unusually talented and qualified presidential candidates. There are few public figures we have respected more over the years than Sen. John McCain. Yet it is without ambivalence that we endorse Sen. Barack Obama for president.
  • Barack Obama's Election Night Speech- 4 November 2008, Grant Park in Chicago If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.
  • McCain Votes against Benefits for Vets- The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the country's largest Iraq veterans' group, looked at 155 Senate votes since Sept.
  • Obama receives endorsement in The New Yorker- "The Choice" published on Monday 13 October 2008 by: The New Yorker | Editorial (www.newyorker.com) Excerpts from the article. Please visit The New Yorker for the complete text.
  • Election Night Party at Old Breton Inn- Election Night Party at Old Breton Inn! After the Polls close come to the Old Breton Inn -- Watch the returns, enjoy great food, and fun. Cash bar will be available! Mark your calendar -- it has been a long election season -- come and have some fun!
  • Speech by Obama- Message from Joe Biden Wednesday, October 29th, is a perfect night for supporters like you to host a party in your home. Barack will appear on TV at 8:00 p.m. Eastern for 30 minutes. He'll share a positive message with Americans and discuss his plans for healthcare reform, economic recovery, and a responsible end to the war in Iraq.
  • Southern Maryland For Obama Fundraiser - Canceled- The fundraising event for Obama that was to be held at the Rod & Reel in Chesapeake Beach has been canceled. Contact Doris Spencer at doris.spencer@verizon.net or norma.powers@comcast.net
  • US President Formally Elected- The Electoral College meets and officially elects the President of the United States.
  • Presidential Candidate Debate- Letter from Michelle Obama This Friday, we'll reach another milestone in this campaign -- the first debate of the general election, on September 26th at 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. Millions of Americans will tune in to watch Barack debate John McCain about America's foreign policy and our role in the world.
  • GENERAL ELECTION DAY- The polls are open in St. Mary's County from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you will still be allowed to vote. Less busy times of day are between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Find your polling place at MD Voter Clearing House.
  • 2nd Presidential Debate- Candidates answer questions from undecided voters. Moderated by Tom Brokaw. Check your local TV listings.
  • 3rd Presidential Debate- Candidates answer questions on foreign policy. Moderated by Bob Schieffer at Hofstra University. Check your local TV listings.
  • Barack Obama Rally- The event will be held at the Knight Life Club, (formerly Jolly Gents) Rt 235, 26130 Three Notch Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659. T-shirts on sale, and Voter Registration.
  • 2008 National Student/Parent Mock Election- The National Student/Parent Mock Election (NSPME) is pleased to announce that the 2008 Mock Election will be carried out -- with the collaboration of Google -- in schools all across Maryland, as well as in all 50 states, Washington D.C., and in American schools overseas. Google will collect all the votes and host the national election headquarters for the NSPME at its Washington, D.C.