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5 Reasons You Need To Vote

Your vote does matter.

Maria Schaab

Nov 07, 2016

University of Wisconsin Branch Schools

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You need to vote, and here's why.

I am not 100% for either of the two candidates that have been chosen for this year's election, and I'm sure some of you aren't either, but that does not mean that we shouldn't vote. For some of us, this will be our first presidential election where we have a say in the outcome, and this is something that should be taken advantage of.

1. Your vote does matter.

I have heard so many people say that they are choosing not to vote, simply because they do not believe that their votes matter. This is not the case. There have been many elections where the candidate has won due to an extra 7 votes or so in a particular county or state. Especially in the state of Wisconsin where we are known as a "swing vote" state in this election, meaning that it truly could go either way for where we live.

2. It is important.

It is important to go out and exercise your right to vote because this is something that keeps us as a democracy. It is what America, the land of the free stands for, giving us the ability to vote for whoever we choose.

3. It is important to educate yourself on the ENTIRE ballot.

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton will not be the only names on the ballot. It is important that you educate yourself on the entire ballot, rather than randomly choosing people.

4. This truly is a monumental election.

We have our first female presidential candidate, and we also have a businessman rather than a politician, both with ideas that are for the greater good of our country. This is an election that will be printed in history books, regardless of who wins. Don't you want to be a part of that?

5. There is more than just Hillary and Donald.

As I stated before, there are more options than just Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump that you can research and vote for. A popular one is Gary Johnson, who is a part of the libertarian party, and also a nominee for the president of the United States. This is always something to think about if it interests you to research his policies and ideas. I've heard many people say they aren't voting because they do not like either of the candidates, but it's important to keep in mind that they aren't your only two options. You can also write in your own candidate if you wanted too.

All in all, I can't stress enough the importance of voting on Tuesday. Do your research, and choose the candidate that you believe will keep America strong.

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