LWVBN Voter Guide 2009

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Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2008 - Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.


Voting is an important part of being a U. S. citizen. The people who are elected this year will make decisions about things that directly affect your life, like your taxes, the education of your children and/or grandchildren. Voting is your opportunity to choose the decision makers and tell them what you want. In NY State, before you can vote you need to register (sign up).

To vote you must:


  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be 18 years old by November 3, 2009
  • Live at your present address for at least 30 days before Election Day
  • Be registered to vote

Voter information is available at:



The LWVBN acknowledges a grant from M&T Bank for the VOTER GUIDE.


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To the Voter:

The League of Women Voters of Buffalo Niagara is a nonpartisan organization working to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.

To compile the 2009 VOTER GUIDE, questionnaires were sent to all candidates for the offices of Erie County Comptroller, Erie County Sheriff, and Erie County Legislator. Candidates were asked pertinent biographical information and their stands on important current issues. Responses are in each candidate's own words. A few had to be cut when they exceeded our limit. Not all candidates responded by our deadline.

Information has been verified with the Erie County Board of Elections as of October 23, 2009.

LWVBN Voter Guide 2009 for Erie County - contents