With the
Presidential election coming up right around the corner, it is more important
than ever to make sure that every vote counts! I often hear many people express
negative feelings about voting, claiming that one vote does not make a
difference, and why bother to take the time to learn the objectives of our
Presidential candidates when most states are already heavily swayed towards
either democratic or republican views.
Why Vote.
1. Updhold the Integrity of the Democratic Process instead of allowing special interests to make the decisions for you! If we don’t vote, the
election would be entirely controlled by the people specifically recruited
by the two candidates- isn’t this what we’re trying to avoid?
2. Voting is good for your
mental health- Being involved in the political
realm promotes feelings of oneness with our nation, and can allow an individual
to experience feelings of connectedness with others
· FUN FACT! According to Psychology Today, “studies have demonstrated that the suicide rate actually
falls during the US presidential election, no doubt because people feel less
alienated at such times, and perhaps also because they feel more hopeful or
optimistic and curious as to the outcome of the election.”
3. It is your right! Remember that many governments around the world don’t allow all
their citizens to vote. You have this RIGHT- so go take advantage of it!
· ALSO- Let’s take a minute to honor the generations of activists
and protestors that got us this right to vote- Thanks to the Civil rights movement, and the suffragettes,
you CAN vote
4. These policies do affect
your future! Are you planning on going to
college and trying to figure out how to afford it? VOTE. Are you struggling
with your mental health but you don’t have the right access to treatment? VOTE.
Are you worried about our environment but feel like no one is doing anything to
change? VOTE. Read Up on each candidates position on policies that matter to you
at the bottom of this blog.
Remember:
It is NOT just the President on the ballot- you’re voting for
local offices too
How to Vote.
Here
are the steps to register to vote:
1. Find the voter registration
form, and fill it out!
2. Proof of Residency: What
counts?
3. Submit the form
If you’re not going to be home on Election Day:
you can Absentee Vote!
“Absentee voting or absentee ballot refers to the method by
which a qualified voter who is temporarily absent from his/her place of
domicile will be permitted to cast his/her vote in the general elections. It is
privilege granted to voters. However, it is not an absolute right of the voter.
Absentee voting helps to prevent fraud in elections. It also preserves ballot
secrecy.”
But
before one can vote absentee, they must first be registered to vote! (see above)
After registering you can
follow the necessary steps to vote absentee.
In Wisconsin the deadline
for absentee votes is Thursday (November 3rd) before the election by
5:00 pm.
Google has a very easy voter how- to for each state. Type
in “How to Vote” in the google search bar, select your state, chose ‘in person’
or ‘by mail’
Who to Vote For.
Not sure who to vote for?
It can be tricky to decide. Follow these links for more information on the
opinions of our candidates.
Whatever candidate you
support, please make sure to get out there and vote!
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