Reminder For Those Old Enough:Vote!

[mitsuki lover]

No,I am not trying to get uber-political here.And I am not going to tell you which party to vote for,I just wanted to remind all Americans on the board here who are 18 and over to remember to do your civic duty and to vote
in your State's primary,if it hasn't happened yet.
Remember part of being a good Christian Citizen is to participate in elections.
So whatever your politics are don't forget to cast your ballot.

[QtheQreater]

Uh...you wouldn't happen to know if it's too late to register, would you?

[Sync]

I believe most polling stations can register you right there as well, at least the larger ones.

[uc pseudonym]

I find it difficult to see how this thread can extend into discussion without becoming political, so avoid that. However, I see no harm in questions and answers.

[Nate]

Thanks, but no thanks. I've given up voting for good, for reasons I cannot disclose on the forum. XP

[QtheQreater]

I believe most polling stations can register you right there as well, at least the larger ones.

Meh...probably won't be near one of those...I think I'm supposed to vote with an absentee ballot or something...

I think you can register over the internet...but I'm wondering if that's such a good idea...thoughts about that, anyone?

[HisaishiFan]

Check with your state's Board of Elections to find out when the deadline is to register. It varies from state to state, but usually it is about a month before the election.

[mitsuki lover]

It also depends when your birthday might be.Some people might have to wait longer to vote because they're birthdays come after the elections.
btw:Not all States make you state your party preference when you register.There are some States like Washington,and I also believe Minnesota where you don't have to state a party preference.

[Sammy Boy]

Just curious .. it's not required to vote in USA even if one is over 18?

[Shao Feng-Li]

I probrably won't bother even if when I'm old enough...

Yeah, it's not required in the U.S.

[Warrior 4 Jesus]

Seems to be that way Ultra. Interesting... since it would be hard to get a fair majority that way.

[Shao Feng-Li]

Either the non-voters were to lazy to vote or neither person was worth voting for. I think there's an undecided box you can check on the ballet. Not that I've ever seen one...

[Warrior4Christ]

It also depends when your birthday might be.Some people might have to wait longer to vote because they're birthdays come after the elections.
btw:Not all States make you state your party preference when you register.There are some States like Washington,and I also believe Minnesota where you don't have to state a party preference.

What would be the purpose of the ballot sheet if you don't put down party preferences? Representative preferences?

Either the non-voters were to lazy to vote or neither person was worth voting for. I think there's an undecided box you can check on the ballet. Not that I've ever seen one...

An undecided box? Why would you even bother making the effort to go to vote then? In Australia, if you can't decide/don't want your vote to go to anything, you just get your name ticked off on the roll and discard the voting papers and leave.

[mitsuki lover]

I would like to point out that that is only true in some States not all States.It depends on where you live.Also the type of primary differs from State to State.
For example for a long while in Washington,until it was struck down,we had what was called an Open Primary Ballot.With an Open Ballot it didn't depend on what party you generally voted for as you could cross over and vote for candidates of the opposite party.Mainly this was done to try to cull out the stronger candidates in order to give support to the weaker.Both sides did it.