Exercising your legal right to vote if you are a citizen of the USA is both a fundamental right and a civic responsibility. As a registered Independent, I am among the 20% who usually does not like any of the candidates; and as a former resident of a blue state, I represent the 16% who know (do not just feel, but know) that my vote won't make a difference in national or state elections. But, I show up and vote anyway.
I am now a resident of NH and reside in a purple voting district. I am hopeful my vote will matter and my choices will have significance. The fact that the geography of where you live and vote determines the outcomes of elections as the country becomes increasingly polarized, is a disturbing issue.
Wanted: non-partisan candidates! Josh Shapiro said it well.
I see that NH now allows Independents to vote in the primaries. There are times when I don't like either candidate and will choose a third option if available or skip the office and move on. Maryland is a very Blue State. I had the opportunity to talk personally with Larry Hogan and Wes Moore. Two very different people. Hogan was the Governor who cared more for the people. Great guy.
I also agree with Shapiro, but unfortunately, a non-partisan third party candidate does not get the vote. Bernie Sanders was a great candidate, but he only split the Democratic vote. Until we pass laws on voter reform and make it easier for everyone to vote we need to look at which party works for the people. That's why primaries are important, especially the one coming up in November.
I get a mail in-ballot and drop it off at the box in front of the polling place and would never use the USPS. If this option were more available in every State, more people would skip the lines and cast the same ballot in a securely guarded place.
Exercising your legal right to vote if you are a citizen of the USA is both a fundamental right and a civic responsibility. As a registered Independent, I am among the 20% who usually does not like any of the candidates; and as a former resident of a blue state, I represent the 16% who know (do not just feel, but know) that my vote won't make a difference in national or state elections. But, I show up and vote anyway.
I am now a resident of NH and reside in a purple voting district. I am hopeful my vote will matter and my choices will have significance. The fact that the geography of where you live and vote determines the outcomes of elections as the country becomes increasingly polarized, is a disturbing issue.
Wanted: non-partisan candidates! Josh Shapiro said it well.
I see that NH now allows Independents to vote in the primaries. There are times when I don't like either candidate and will choose a third option if available or skip the office and move on. Maryland is a very Blue State. I had the opportunity to talk personally with Larry Hogan and Wes Moore. Two very different people. Hogan was the Governor who cared more for the people. Great guy.
I also agree with Shapiro, but unfortunately, a non-partisan third party candidate does not get the vote. Bernie Sanders was a great candidate, but he only split the Democratic vote. Until we pass laws on voter reform and make it easier for everyone to vote we need to look at which party works for the people. That's why primaries are important, especially the one coming up in November.
I get a mail in-ballot and drop it off at the box in front of the polling place and would never use the USPS. If this option were more available in every State, more people would skip the lines and cast the same ballot in a securely guarded place.
Revenge, reverence
for planet, people, peace, life.
Our vote shows our choice.
Exactly! If we can get more people to vote more voices will be heard.