Election Day [November 6]

Election Day: To vote or not to vote?

Well, it isn’t quite time to vote for our next president yet but next week, some people will still be voting. Hopefully they’ll be casting their votes for public officials that they feel will help govern our city better.

Election Day, which occurs on the 6th of November this year, in the United States, is the day set for the selection of public officials by popular ballot. Interestingly enough, it is actually a legal holiday in several states, but unfortunately Washington isn’t one of them.

Since I’ve never been very much into politics or aware of the process of elections, I was curious about it. Russ Segner, candidate for Newcastle City Council, was able to provide me with more details from a prospective politician’s perspective.

“The right to vote has been secured for us at great cost by people we never knew who took great risks and showed great courage to create our democracy. We should make the best use of this power to influence our government and the policies we live under.” Segner explained about the importance of voting.

At this point, I don’t feel informed enough about specific candidates so I know I won’t be voting this year. “Uninformed voting is a very dangerous thing; it is the voice of the mob.” Segner also added.

Maybe a year from now, I will have gained enough knowledge about the presidential candidates so that I will be able to exercise my legal right to vote. Until then, I should start watching more political debates and news to better inform myself of the political situation.

 You can register to vote here.