Yes, it matters. Many races are too close to call. And voters age 18-24 are very poorly represented.
Don't let other people make the choices about who decides
* your civil rights * your air and water * your taxes, minimum wage, health care * your security and future, however you define it
Have you loved the advances for same sex marriage in the courts? Judges, including State Supreme Courts, are often elected too, or confirmed by elected officials. Those advances can be stopped by a socially-conservative judiciary.
Do you want your job rights protected, if you are LGBTQ?
Or are you worried about the fiscal state of the country and want to have a say in that?
Whatever issues concern you...
Go and VOTE for the people who will build the society you want. Whatever that may be, whatever matters most to you, make your voice heard.
Many public interest groups have lists of endorsed candidates if you haven't had time to do the research.
vote411.org also has information about ballot measures in your district and what you need to vote. Remember to bring ID if you have one since 7 states have a photo-ID requirement.
Your voter registration card has your district number on it. If you are not registered, CA, CO, DC, ID, IL, IA, ME, MN, MT, NH, WI, WY and this cycle UT allow same-day registration, usually at the polling place. Bring ID and possibly a bill or other mailing with your address as proof of residency, and you can still vote in those states. Check the info here: http://www.ncsl.org/research/election...
If you haven't figured out how you want to vote, many organizations have lists they endorse. Look online at the HRC, or your state Republican or Democratic party, or Emily's List or whomever represents your views. You can bring printed lists or your smart phone into the polling places. *You do not have to chose a vote in all the races - you can just vote for a couple of key candidates*
One vote is all each of us has, but together we count. Go and VOTE.
Don't let other people make the choices about who decides
* your civil rights
* your air and water
* your taxes, minimum wage, health care
* your security and future, however you define it
Have you loved the advances for same sex marriage in the courts? Judges, including State Supreme Courts, are often elected too, or confirmed by elected officials. Those advances can be stopped by a socially-conservative judiciary.
Do you want your job rights protected, if you are LGBTQ?
Or are you worried about the fiscal state of the country and want to have a say in that?
Whatever issues concern you...
Go and VOTE for the people who will build the society you want. Whatever that may be, whatever matters most to you, make your voice heard.
Many public interest groups have lists of endorsed candidates if you haven't had time to do the research.
You can find your district information :
Where to vote: http://www.vote411.org/enter-your-add...
vote411.org also has information about ballot measures in your district and what you need to vote. Remember to bring ID if you have one since 7 states have a photo-ID requirement.
Your voter registration card has your district number on it. If you are not registered, CA, CO, DC, ID, IL, IA, ME, MN, MT, NH, WI, WY and this cycle UT allow same-day registration, usually at the polling place. Bring ID and possibly a bill or other mailing with your address as proof of residency, and you can still vote in those states. Check the info here: http://www.ncsl.org/research/election...
If you haven't figured out how you want to vote, many organizations have lists they endorse. Look online at the HRC, or your state Republican or Democratic party, or Emily's List or whomever represents your views. You can bring printed lists or your smart phone into the polling places. *You do not have to chose a vote in all the races - you can just vote for a couple of key candidates*
One vote is all each of us has, but together we count. Go and VOTE.