If you live in a place where you are allowed to vote, it is very important that you do. If you live in the US, the midterm elections coming up on November 8 are VERY important at the local, state, and national levels. Many significant issues will be decided based on the policies and laws that will be put in place by the candidates and political parties selected in this election. And your vote does count. Many election races are decided by a relatively small number of votes. If you are not registered to vote, you will need to register within the next several days to be eligible to vote on November 8. Make sure you are registered to vote (even if you were previously registered) and then check the voting procedures for your precinct to make sure your ballot is submitted according to your state and precinct’s requirements. Many states have changed their voting procedures since 2020. Once you are registered, research the candidates and the political parties – don’t rely on soundbites, commercials, and social media. Go to the candidates’ websites and read their statements on the issues. Listen to debates between the candidates. No candidate is perfect, and sometimes you may have to vote against a candidate you really don’t like rather than for a candidate you do like. And remember that local and state elections are just as important as the national election.
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