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2008 Candidate Survey
Responses & Voter Guide
(Click links below for results or download
the 36 page side-by-side comparison below)
Includes responses from candidates for:
Also includes information on early voting
and links to information for candidates not included in this survey
[click here]
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About this publication:
Children First/CIS believes this nonpartisan publication offers an
opportunity to raise important issues during the campaign season, educate
voters, and build relationships between candidates, voters, and
organizations that reinforce civic engagement. We hope you find it useful as
you seek to make an informed decision in this year’s election.
Children First/CIS sent survey questions to all candidates that registered
to run for the public offices listed above. Candidates were given a 220 word
per question limit. No changes or edits (including spelling, grammar, or
punctuation) have been made to the responses.
We thank all the candidates that took time to respond to our survey
questions. Candidates receive many surveys during election season and must
balance their personal, professional, and political lives amid many
competing demands during campaign season. We especially thank our cosponsors
listed above for supporting this inaugural effort.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Children First/CIS cannot endorse, or
oppose, any political candidates or parties. This survey and publication is
conducted in compliance with our interpretation of applicable laws and
regulations related to nonprofits and electoral activity.
Thanks to our cosponsors for this publication...
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