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Let me say first that the idea of voting for the lesser of two evils is not ideal.  However, when we are put into this situation, it is important for us to remember that we are in this position because of previous bad decisions or votes.  Christians have left the political arena in voting and holding public office, and with their departure, morality and character have quickly followed.  We are told today that a candidates morality, religion, and character are not relevant to their role in office. It makes for good mud slinging, but is quickly explained away as they attempt to refocus our attention on the issues.  Never be fooled, candidates are a reflection of the society.  To neglect to give suffrage is an abuse to trust given to you as a voter.  To throw away a vote, even for moral grounds, sacrifices not just your interest, but your neighbors and your country as you allow an open path for the greater of two evils.  If you have no candidate you feel you can vote for, then vote against one.  

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Charles Finney - 

"The time has come that Christians must vote for honest men and take consistent ground in politics or the Lord will curse them...Christians have been exceedingly guilty in this matter.  But the time has come when they must act differently...Christians seem to act as if they thought God did not see what they do in politics.  But I tell you He does see it - and He will bless or curse this nation according to the course Christians take in politics."

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President James Garfield -

"Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.  If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption.  If it be intelligent, brace, and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities to represent them in the national legislature.  If the next centennial does not find us a great nation...it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces."

It is never wise to vote for BONDS under the following conditions.  

1.  To extend an expiring program

2.  To cover a program or project that is being paid for by special interest tax dollars

3.  When the bond is to be repaid by a new tax 

4.  When the bond is to be repaid by a tax that applies only to one group of people

5.  When the bond has a payback period of greater than 10 years 

6.  When the bond issuer is not publicly listed by the state government 

7.  When a previous bond is to be joined in the interest of the newly issued bond

Judges are always listed as non-partisan on ballots.  There is little mention of them in campaigns, and most incumbents are re-elected despite their record or any public mistrust.  I have found the following to be helpful:

1.  Always research the names and decisions of judges related to major cases during the time of the decision.  Waiting until later proves to be difficult when looking for materials.

2.  Save all local and State news clippings.  

3.  Write or call your state senator and assemblyman regarding their position or knowledge on the judges

4.  Write letters to the state bar association for the release of public bench decisions and materials related to the judge.

5.  Open a requisition with the current court of the judge for a non-discrimination positions note for the judge.  This information will contain their religion, sexual orientation, any voting records made public, and law suites filed against the judge personally.  

First off, why would you vote to raise taxes?  (Voting for a bond means, yes, please raise my taxes, I don't feel I pay enough).  Voting to raise taxes is always worded softly.  It will usually include a big headliner that will grab the heart of anyone who cares even just a little.  The prop or measure will plead to education, health, veterans, climate, disease, research, transportation, stability, or advancement.  These props / measures will all include added purposes and uses, public or private oversight, and a fiscal impact.  

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1.  Never vote for anything that has an unforeseen fiscal impact

2.  Never vote for anything that links a special plea in with another.  Usually the heart bleed comes first to cover for a direction that the money will go.  If a prop or measure is meant for veterans, then let it be only for veterans

3.  Don't be so quick to add taxes onto groups that exclude you.  How would you vote if the measure included a property tax increase if you yourself owned property.  

No matter how well we insulate ourselves, we are all influenced by yard signs, TV ads, billboards, radio, and mail flyers.  Mostly these advertisements affect those that are not prepared for voting with good research.  They end up in a voting booth with party printed guides, and little more than their memory to rely on.  I promise, what will come to mind at that moment will be all the signs you saw, the billboard on the main street, and the yard sign in your neighbors lawn.  "Hmm, their voting for that candidate, so I am not."

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1.  Signs are good for getting your name out to the community.  Name recognition is major in elections.  So, make sure you discover your candidates early on and then look only for their signs.  Maybe even put a sign in your yard

2.  Put all the flyers in a box and don't look at them until after you have made your choices 

3.  It isn't likely, but I'll still say it.  Don't watch the news that tells you about the candidates.  Instead, watch and listen to the candidates.  The news is primarily opinion.  Get it straight from the candidates and begin to formulate your own opinion.  

Most counties allow for absentee ballot voting or early voting.  It helps to get your ballot early and begin to make selections.  

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1.  Don't fill the ballot out too early.  In some races (especially primary elections) candidates on the printed ballot may drop out.  

2.  Never take your ballot out of your house.  It wouldn't be good to lose it. 

3.  Don't take a photo of your ballot.