Dems offer voters advice for Jan. 15 Primary

HOUGHTON -- Houghton County Democrats have provided this information for supporters of Joe Biden, John Edwards, Bill Richardson and Barack Obama -- who are not listed on the Michigan Primary Ballot for the primary election Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Voters for any of the above candidates are encouraged to vote “uncommitted” so that their vote will count to send to the Democratic National Convention delegates who are not committed or pledged to any candidate. These delegates can then vote for any candidate they choose at the Convention. A "write-in" vote for any of the above candidates, however, will not be counted under state law.

The Democratic ballot will have the names of the following candidates only: Hillary Clinton, Christopher Dodd, Mike Gravel, Dennis Kucinich. There is also an option for "Uncommitted" or "Write-in."

In order to vote at a polling place, voters must show a photo ID or sign a statement that they do not have a photo ID with them. Absentee voters do not have to produce a photo ID.

Visit the Michigan Democratic Party Web site for more details. See also the Voter Guide.