Will You Vote?
Morgan Clark
February 9, 2010
Filed under News
It is a right of every U.S. citizen to express their opinions about issues that are important to them. A major way that citizens over the age of 18 can do this is by voting. However, it is a responsibility to have an informed and opinioned vote.
What kind of candidate will you vote for?
Have you developed an opinion of what government should do for you?
Voting for candidates with beliefs like yours allows your voice to be heard in the government’s decision making process.
But a lot of people don’t do this.
In 2008, only 58.8% of eligible citizens in South Carolina voted.
In Simpsonville, South Carolina, 6% of the eligible voting population voted in their city council election this past November. A low turnout considering that city councils have the ability to regulate land use and development within their borders.
This can be changed next year
Picture from: informedcitizens.org
The 2010 elections are the next elections to take place in South Carolina.
If you register to vote, you will be able to vote on candidates with different views that can effect the way South Carolinians live.
If you register to vote, you will be able to vote on candidates with different views that can effect the way South Carolinians live.
In June of 2010, the primaries* (races to decide who will be the Republican Candidate for a race and the Democratic Candidate for a race) will take place.
Something that you should know is that even though you may not be 18 by June, if you turn 18 before the elections in November, then you can vote in the primaries in May.
Know your candidates.
Know what values you hold.
Become an active participant in our representative democracy.
Sources
Berg-Andersson, Richard E. The Green Papers: South Carolina 2010 Midterm Election. Sep. 28 2009. The Green Papers. 8 Oct. 2009 .
South Carolina Voter Registration Information. South Carolina State Election Commission. 3 Oct. 2009 .
“State Voter Turnout Trends.” Nonprofitvote.org. 2009. Nonprofit Voter Engagement Network. 7 Dec. 2009 .
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