Scope and ContentCounty of Hudson General Election Sample Ballot November 4, 2008. 13-5/8" high x 19-3/4" wide folded to 5" x 7". Printed both sides. Text in English and Spanish. The general election included the U.S. President, U.S. Senator, U.S. House of Representative and County Freeholder plus 2 public questions. This was the election in which Barack Obama, the first President who was an African-American was elected over John McCain. Official General Election Sample Ballot with location of polling place on address panel. This ballot is marked for Ward No. 03, District No. 05, High School, 820 Clinton St.