I am working my local election today
Don't forget to vote because...
Former House Speaker Tip O’Neill was supposed to have said, “All politics is local.” If you’re thinking about staying home today because it’s “only” a municipal, or “only” a state election, please think again.
Local elections are the foundation of our political world, and if you think the Other Side is staying home, take a look at your local school board candidates. Some of those folks are about as qualified to run for office as a duck, but they will win if the right people decide to stay home.
Go to your polls. Cast your vote. Your country depends on you.
I ran WAY back in 1993 and again in 1995 winning both times. In each case campaigns on both sides focused on what I call bread and butter issues. There was NO reference to or influence of national politics. How times have changed? Our local news outlet The Bristol Edition sent out candidate questionnaires, most of the incumbent MAGA members declined to reply! Sadly I think they will win here today in a rout which is shameful! To all those running, working the polls I say thank you. You are keeping democracy alive as it teeters on the edge of the cliff.
Local elections are so important, and I wish people would realize that. They will impact you in a more immediate fashion as opposed to the nationals. I truly loathe the fact that people are PROUD that they don't vote. As for working the polls, I tried through the Secretary of the State website, with no success to volunteer. The "selections" for volunteering are rather broad. Like they ask if you will be willing to work in other areas of the state, but did not narrow it down by, let's say, county. Sure, i'll go elsewhere, but I don't want to end up in being an hour away from home. P.S. Am happy to say that in the 45 or so years that I've been able to vote, I have not missed a vote. My father would haunt me from the grave if I did.