Election Primaries: Get Out There and Vote!
A lot of responsibility and privilege come at the age of 18 when you are granted with the ability to participate in one of the most important rights of American citizens: the right to vote. Today marks the day of election primaries, where government officials running for office are narrowed down for the final vote in November. Not only do these votes decide the individuals on the final ticket, but they also reveal what states and regions are most active in the political realm and also provides an idea of the population breakdown for each region voting. However, as I stated earlier, probably the most important aspect of the primaries is for you, as an American citizen, to exercise your right to vote for who represents the state and the nation. You may think your vote is unimportant or will not truly change the outcome of the election anyway, but it means so much more than that. It means standing up for your beliefs, putting your insight into the future government of our nation and society, and being an active member of the United States citizenship. By voting, you show that you care about your rights, your beliefs and morals, and your way of life and that you wish to actively protect and ensure these rights. It may seem easier to just allow the election to pass by with little more than a passing glance at the polls, but in the end you will regret not voicing your opinion. There is no threat to your vote, no one can force you to vote one way or the other…it is a free choice.
The only qualifiers for your voting eligibility today are:
1. That you are at least 18 years of age.
2. That you have resided in the state for at least 20 days.
To check your registration status and your available polling locations, check out mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterStatus.aspx
Exercise your right today! The state and nation will appreciate your vote.
