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Does every vote really matter?

Bridget Connolly
Political Activist
Bridget Connolly has volunteered on political campaigns at the local and federal level for over 10 years, most notably for the 2008 Obama campaign in Nevada and Josh Harder's Congressional race in 2018. She has gone door-to-door to help register voters and get out the vote in both California and Nevada.

Bridget Connolly

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Yes! For instance, the 2000 U.S. presidential election all came down to Florida, and George W. Bush won by fewer than 600 votes. If just a couple hundred more people had gone to the polls that day, the following four years of American history could have been completely different. This just goes to show that every single vote matters!

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How can I motivate people about the importance of voting?

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Perhaps you could show them images of countries where people have no say, and tell them how important it is we take part in democratic processes.

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How do I inspire anybody to vote for me?

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Follow the instructions listed in the article above.

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How do I utilize my right to vote?

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Register to vote at your local agency, look up where you are supposed to go to cast a vote and remember to bring your ID with you. After that, it's a matter of doing research on local, state and federal elections in your area.

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When I was in high school, my teacher told me if I didn’t vote, the opponent would get 2 votes. Is this right?

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No, that is not correct. Think about it, how would they know who you would have voted against to give them 2 extra votes? It makes no sense. They were likely just joking.

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How do I convince someone to vote for me if no one likes me?

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Check out How to Persuade People to Vote for You for tips on getting people to vote for you.

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