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TrueVote Md. Sets Up Voting Hotline
Danielle Karson

November 03, 2006 - TrueVote Maryland, a watchdog group, is setting up a hotline on Election Day so voters can report any problems at their polling places.

Activists Work To Get Out The Vote in Virginia
Sarah Hughes

November 03, 2006 - A big issue for Virginia voters is the proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. Sarah Hughes reports.

Manassas Voters Divided on Marriage Amendment
Sarah Hughes

November 03, 2006 - On Election Day, Virginia will be one of eight states that will vote on a constitutional ban on gay marriage.

Political analysts say the fate of the proposal will depend largely on voter turnout.

Sarah Hughes visited Manassas, Virginia, where the issue has been more than emotional.

New A.U. Report Shows Record Number of Voters Register as Independent
Jessica Smith

November 03, 2006 - A new American University report shows that a record number of voters are turning away from the two major political parties and registering as independents or with third parties. Jessica Smith speaks with Curtis Gans, Director of the University's Center for the American Electorate, about the report.

Black Vote Could Be Key in MD Races
Jessica Golloher

November 03, 2006 - Campaigns in MD are turning to African Americans in search of their vote.

Congressman Worries About Safety of Military E-Voting
Jessica Golloher

November 03, 2006 - E-Mail ballots for area military are raising questions.

Youth Vote Often Ignored
Jessica Golloher

November 03, 2006 - With the mid-term elections just a few days away, candidates are continuing to stump for every available vote. Yet, the youth vote is often overlooked or ignored. Reporter Jessica Golloher examines why young voters are neglected and what some groups are doing to change that.