Nothing shakes up the monotony of the political landscape like a presidential election year. Since I'm 16 years old, most people assume I'm not involved in politics. And they will most likely be correct. But in two more years, he will be able to vote and fulfill his civic duties. It's something that has seemed to be pushed aside for some voters in recent years.
As recently as March 19, Naperville's District 203 held an e-learning day to encourage voting in the community. Voting took place at District 203 schools, so students stayed home for their own safety and to ease the burden on voters.
Despite the preparations for voting in the primary, turnout this year was particularly low compared to previous years. The lack of participation in this year's primaries is particularly concerning, given that this is a presidential election year and typically a year of high voter turnout.
We've become so accustomed to hearing slogans like “every vote counts” and “this is the most important election ever” that we've become desensitized to it. But even if you think your vote doesn't matter in a presidential primary, there are still national, state, and county elections where every vote truly matters.
Brave men and women made sacrifices to give us the opportunity to vote. We recommend that you consider this opportunity carefully.
Previously, you could only vote at specific polling stations. You can now vote at any authorized polling place. All of this means voting has never been easier, not to mention easier early voting and mail-in voting.
It's too late to vote in the Illinois primary, but you can still vote in the general election on Tuesday, November 5th.
Enjoy voting!
