Recently, local and state elections were held in Kansas City. I like to read about national and international politics, but the real work happens close to home.
I am deeply concerned about the direction our country is taking, and I often think about what I can do about it. One thing I can do for sure is to vote.
Your Voice Matters — Use It.
Maneuvering the election website was daunting. Looking at the sample ballot was overwhelming. I dreaded making decisions. I contacted friends who tend to be more in the know, but this time they were no help. So, I was left with the serious and tedious work of researching the candidates and issues.
The League of Women Voters’ website, Vote411, was a big help. In addition, I relied on:
- Google searches,
- advertisements left in my mailbox,
- conversations with friends,
- people knocking on my door, and
- news outlets.
It was grueling work, but it was important. My decisions, although informed, were a leap of faith. I don’t really know how someone will behave once in office, but I know that I had done my part in supporting our democracy.
I voted.
Our next opportunity to take part in steering the direction of our country will be the midterm elections held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. I hope you will join me in (figuratively, not literally) the voting booth.
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- Wavebreakmedia(Sean Prior) – Vote button against badge – via depositphotos.com
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