“I don’t like her policies!” “I wish the other candidate had won!”
Voting is a civic service that all American citizens hold. It is the ability to cast a choice towards a specific candidate’s campaign. However, when you don’t vote, your opinions aren’t counted, rendering them null.
In a country with a population of 333,267,802 people, everyone has the right to vote once meeting the country’s demographic requirements. However, many people have fallen subject to voting myths, altering the end results of elections.
Myth #1: My Vote Doesn’t Matter
This myth is blatantly false and can lead to a drastic drop in voter turnout. Everyone’s vote counts and by spreading this idea, less people will vote, which will drastically alter results.
Myth #2: Only the Presidential Elections Matter
All chances to vote are important and affect the different policies instituted in states. Presidential elections are extremely important, but so are all of the other elections. You should vote, not because a certain election is a big deal, but because it is a civic service that you owe to your neighbors.
Myth #3: Socioeconomic Status affects Voting
Voting is not limited to those of immense wealth or those of upper class status. Voting is a right dedicated to ensuring the representation of all people in polling places.
Be sure to go to your local voting station and vote on November 8th!