Local elections matter.
Just because the Presidency isn’t up for grabs this year doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vote. Here in Atlanta, we’re electing a new mayor, several city council members, board of education members, and county commissioners. The mayoral race is national news.
These off-year elections tend to have low turnout, but local offices are important. The people Atlantans (for example) elect today will be making decisions about taxes, infrastructure, the school system, and other important issues for years to come. If you’re eligible, please vote.
Voting in Virginia today, after going out canvassing several times; I also spent some time handing out voter guides at the polls.
It bugs me no end when people don’t come out to vote for midterm races like this. I can guarantee that the legislature and governor will be making decisions that affect them personally, but they can’t be bothered. Drives me nuts.