I’m going to go off topic today, so bear with me. I promise not to get into the weeds, but I hope you hear me out.
Did you know early voting started today? I fully realize that statement alone may elicit an automatic eye roll, because if you're feeling anything like me, I am beyond over all the election season shenanigans. However, early voting is now open until Friday, November 1. While I absolutely realize this is a big election year as we are voting for the next president, that’s not why I come to you today. Truthfully, I don’t care who you vote for. I don’t care which way you lean. I'm just here to implore you to vote. So, I’m going to leave you with the top three reasons why I think you should vote.
Reason #1: Voting impacts our future. The people that we put into power create laws and rules that directly impact our daily living. Don't you want a say?
Reason #2: We are fortunate enough to live in The United States of America. That privilege comes with the responsibility to be active participants in our government. A democracy only works if we do our part- vote.
Reason #3: While slightly silly, I’ve always believed if you don’t vote, then you can’t complain. If you don’t like how something is, vote. While I realize the outcome might not always be how you would prefer, at least you participated and had to say. If enough people vote and voice their opinion, that’s how change happens.
Things to know for early voting:
- In Texas, you can vote anywhere in the county in which you live.
- There are more early voting places than you may realize the hours are quite flexible, typically 7am-7pm. In Texas, they are even opened on the weekend.
- Did you know that when you vote, you don’t have to vote for everything on the ballot? If you come across a person or a proposition that you are not knowledgeable on, you are allowed to skip it.
Your vote matters.
Your voice matters.
Your participation in this civic privilege matters.
Regardless of which side of the aisle you stand on, it is imperative that we all participate in this (and every) election.
Learn more about the candidates and propositions
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