Yes, I know... elections are boring things most of the time.   But in this season of caucuses and primaries it pays to remind voters of a couple of things...  

First:  Presidential primaries/caucuses are typically NOT on the same day as you winnow out senator and congressman contenders.   It's cheaper to do one election but... well...   talk tot he parties who set the dates... unless of course you live in a state where the legislature does.   

For a list of when Y OUR Presidential and State primaries are for your state please look here. For those who prefer copying and pasting links for themselves: http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=24079 is the National Conference of State Legislatures website with the information on when primaries/caucuses are held.

Next up, there have been a LOT Of changes to election law in the last 2 years.   Keeping up with the changes gives election officials migraines.  Do yourselves a favor (and US TOO) and check your state ID requirements BEFORE you go off to vote.   *I* personally suggest checking those ID requirements at least 60 days in advance of the election. Look here and youw ill find an interactive map to help you determine your state's requirements. Additionally, check your state's Secretary of State website for the latest election information.  Again for those who prefer to copy and paste links themselves: http://www.ncsl.org/?tabid=16602 and it is on the National Conference of State Legislatures website.   

Lastly, remember that MOVE (the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act) means your absentee ballot is available *by law* at least 45 days before the election. Don't be afraid to ask for an absentee ballot.  If one is available election officials will happily help you vote absentee if you need to (just for God's sake ASK where/how voted absentee ballots are stored prior to counting!  If they are not locked in a closet which ONLY the clerk of the election has access to PLEASE contact your Secretary of State *and* the Federal Election Commission.)