AT&T releases VoterHub for Windows Phones–nonpartisan election information

AT&T has put together a beautiful Windows phone app that looks really useful and timely. And yes, it’s free and appears to be available to all regardless of carrier. It’s called VoterHub and take a look at the details:

Since America was founded it has been said that an educated populace is necessary to maintain a functioning democracy. That is why we at AT&T have brought you VoterHub, a non-partisan clearinghouse for information on the 2012 election season, and future elections, in all 50 states.

Using VoterHub, you can:

* check voter registration status

* register to vote

* register online in jurisdictions where it is permitted

* find out what the deadlines are for registering

* have forms mailed to you

* find out voter ID requirements

* save a sample ballot of your intended votes

* find out when early voting begins

* find out when vote-by-mail/absentee voting begins

* find out about military and overseas voting

* find your local polling place

* view your state’s election calendar

* find out who is on the ballot, down to state legislative races

* find detailed information on each candidate, including polling information and ratings on key issues

* find out about ballot initiatives

* discuss issues

* share content through social media

* use ""I Voted"" check-in through foursquare

* read the latest election news from The Associated Press

* view educational and entertaining videos related to elections and issues

* listen to music by artists promoting the importance of voting and participating in the election process

* view countdown to election

SOURCES Voter Registration forms: Rock The Vote, TurboVote Polling locations: Secretaries of State, Voting Information Project, Google Election Center Voting information: Secretaries of State, Vote Smart Polls: Pollster Media: Rock The Vote, Khan Academy

Nice to see they’re supporting Windows Pones and releasing a worthy app that matches the platform.