The reason I vote is because my parents took me to the polling places at a very young age and I learned about the importance of voting. Everyone’s voice deserves to be heard and that is when change happens. I hope for more college students to be educated on their voting rights and get out to vote in the 2020 election!

It's very important to vote because we all have a voice. No matter how small you think it is, we can all make a difference. America won’t change if we don't speak up and voting is the easiest way to do that.

I vote because I realize all of the sacrifices people had to make just to get the right to vote. We all have a voice. Our vote matters even though certain people try to convince us otherwise. 

I vote because my ancestors fought for their future generations to be able to vote. I vote because I want my voice to be heard in politics, and I want to be represented for topics that matter to me.

Voting is crucial for not only the current state of our democracy, but for years to come as well. The decisions we make now will have a long lasting impact on this country for generations to come. We must continue to make our voices heard and fight for what we believe is right. The most effective way we can do just that is by voting.

I vote because as an American citizen, it’s my right and responsibility to make sure that I cast my opinion on who should lead this country. I’m not someone who will let something happen without at least trying to make it work in my favor. Even if things don’t turn out the way I want them to, the only thing that keeps me going is knowing that I did what I could.

I vote because, to me, voting is not just a privilege but an obligation to those I share the country with, and to the future that I want to see. More importantly, to the future of a country that we all can be proud of.

I don't vote because I don't think the candidates speak to things I care about. I think the candidates only talk about things the older generations care about because they don’t want us to vote or care if we vote. After taking this class, it makes me want to register to vote and speak more about my political views. 

Today’s world can be a scary place. We need someone in office that will help with our world issues. We have the power to change this by simply voting. By voting you are doing what you should be doing as an American citizen; it is our right.

It’s my civic duty. 

Regardless of what party you affiliate yourself with, your vote will always count and matter. Every single vote matters, even if you think it doesn’t. Getting out to vote will matter because every voice matters when it comes to voting. 

I think people should vote because many people have an issue that they are passionate about that they want to create change in. Whether it’s climate change, gun control or another issue, people can find a person to vote for that stands for the same issues that they do.

We should vote because that is the first step to invoking the change that we wish to see in the world. Voting is not only our right, but our power. We should not take away our own power.

Voting allows me to feel powerful when I can take control of what changes I want to see in my country. I am proud to live in my country and voting is part of that. Voting is an important part of living in the United States.

To be honest, I don’t vote. In saying that my opinion has changed on voting after learning more about it. There are many people who want to vote but can’t because of many different circumstances. So, why vote? Voting is a powerful thing and is something that could allow me to potentially make change. 

I vote because I want to be an active citizen and make my voice heard. We are a democracy and there’s no point in being a citizen if you’re not going to be active and request change and be a part of the community around you.

My Mom served as the Judge of Elections for her ward in the borough where I grew up. Seeing her so engaged in the voting process instilled in me a desire to become civically engaged. 

Growing up, my parents would always bring me and my siblings with them when they went to vote. From watching my parents vote every year and letting me hit the button in the booth, it made me engaged at an early age and taught me the importance of why I should vote.

I always wanted to make a change in my community. Even though it’s a small task, my vote is the start to the change I want to see in my community. 

I don’t currently vote because I don’t feel that I have educated myself enough on politics and the economy in general. However, after my education and experience in my capstone class on voting justice, I have come to the realization that the right to vote is very important and is my right as a U.S. citizen.

Voting is important on all levels of government because it affects your lifestyle on a small but important scale. Everyone has a voice and it should be heard!