With absentee voting already in process and Election Day quickly approaching on November 8, it is important to reiterate how crucial it is for every single one of us collegiate women to cast our votes, no matter which party you are voting for. Many of us were too young to vote in the 2012 Election and have been looking forward to our chance to voice our opinion on who should become our next president. Although the candidates for the Republican and Democratic parties are not perfect nor are they what we had hoped they would be, don’t decide not to vote because you don’t like either one or you feel like your vote won’t really make a difference. Politics are very messy and we all know that no one can keep their promises, but it is necessary to use this election in November to vote for the person who will best represent our country.
Not only is it necessary to cast your vote for our new president, but it is also imperative to voice your input toward our incoming California U.S. senator, U.S. representative, and the various members of the state assembly and city council members. On this November’s ballot, there are also many measures and propositions that require our knowledge of the world around us in order to vote properly. Some people do not research the pros and cons of each measure and proposition before they vote and it can really hurt our country and state if you blindly vote without considering both sides of the issue at hand. By taking the time to become a well-informed citizen and understanding the benefits and effects of each proposition, you will definitely be making the right choice when you fill in your ballot.
As collegiate women, it is important that we use our right as a citizen to vote for a president who will best benefit the future of our country and the world itself. This November, we have the power to control our futures simply by being informed United States citizens and choosing the right propositions and people that support our beliefs and needs for the future. There are a lot of propositions and issues that are directed at women’s health and other matters that pertain specifically to women. Please utilize your right to vote and take part in our democracy because in an election like this one, every vote counts.
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