MUMBAI: One of the most news worthy events of the year the US Elections are around the corner. CNN has launched an online and SMS based marketing initiative 'US Election 2004 Poll' competition.     

The aim is to engage viewers in the 2004 race for the White House by offering participants an opportunity to win a trip for two to CNN's Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong.

Viewers across the country can cast their vote on which presidential candidate they think should win by visiting the web site on http://www.raceforwhitehouse.com and share their top foreign policy ideas or SMS 'CNN' to 4646.

The best entry to the competition will be selected as the winner. Prizes to the winners comprise of two round-trip airline tickets from India to Hong Kong, night stays at a hotel and a visit to CNN's regional headquarters in Hong Kong.