Information You May Need to Know About Upcoming Elections

2010 Election Calendar

• Aug. 9 -- Early voting begins for the primary
• Aug. 21 -- Early voting ends for the primary
• Aug. 24 -- Primary election day
• Oct. 18 -- Early voting begins for the general election
• Oct. 30 -- Early voting ends for the general election
• Nov. 2 -- General election day


Monday, August 9th is the beginning of Early Voting and it will last until August 21st.

Early voting is like voting on election day, it is the beginning of the voting process and the 21st is the last day to vote. Don't wait until the last minute, get to your early voting place during this timeframe and
VOTE!

Link to Early Voting Sites in Orange County. Find a location and go vote:www.ocfelections.com

The election to change Florida is August 24th. Early Voting begins Monday, August 9th. If you can't get to the polls, please vote Absentee.

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Identity Theft Tips

Every year thousands of people fall prey to identity theft or have their credit compromised. If this unfortunately happens to you, follow these three steps:

1. Check your credit report for evidence of the compromise. Check with all three of major credit bureaus:

Equifax
P.O. Box 740241
Atlanta, GA 30374 OR
1-800-685-1111
1-866-640-2273
At prompt, press 1; then press 5

Experian
P.O. Box 2002
Allen, TX 75013
1 888 397 3742 OR
1 800 493-1058
Say "yes"
Enter credit report #
Enter social security #
Say "yes"
Say "agent" then "yes" to confirm at prompts thereafter.

TransUnion
P.O. Box 1000
Chester, PA 19022
1-800-888-4213 OR
1 800 916-8800
At prompt, press 3


2. File a police report with the police. Even if it is a relative - it is the only way to clean your record.

3. Credit bureaus can show your social security number has been "Disadvantaged". You may also apply for a new social security number. Apply with discretion, school records may be wiped out.