Have you registered to vote in the midterm elections? Besides upholding your civic duty, there are also practical reasons for involving yourself in the voting process. Some people think that their votes don’t matter, but consider how many people don’t research the candidates before going into a voting booth.
If you know what the ballot will be, look at the options and do some research. Midterm elections typically have much lower voter turnouts than say, the presidential election. Many people may leave something like the district attorney blank because they don’t recognize the name. Local elections shape communities, not just big government. Make sure you have a voice.
If you are not registered to vote next week, it may be too late. Still, it’s worth trying to make an impact in your representation. There are online options in Ohio for ballots but many send information through the mail. If you are interested, simply search “Ohio online ballot” and the first government site will point you in the right direction. I hope that my blog reminds some of you to make the effort and register.
I didn't know that there are online options for voting. In Japan, we don't have that option. We have to go to a local elementary school to vote. Voting age in Japan lowered from 20 to 2018 just two years ago, but stiill, many young people are not interested in voting, so I think Japan should start the online option too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reminding people to vote! I feel like it's one of the most important things we can do politically as citizens. It feels like in the digital age, a lot of people act like complaining on social media equates to voting.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate that you went out of your way to write about the importance of voting. It's definitely an important aspect of being an American citizen. However, I personally do not vote due to lack of interest and understanding of the actual issues that are up for debate. I know I'm not using my "civil duty" but I feel that it's not fair for me to vote if I have no knowledge of what is being voted upon.
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