Opting out of voting doesn’t opt you out of the political system. The policies, laws, and politicians will still affect your life. This is true for choices you make in your life.
If your cafeteria is serving either hot dogs or hamburgers and you decide not to pick which one you want, you will still get either a hot dog or a hamburger. You still have to eat the lunch. Your vote is your decision on who you want to represent you, on every level. So why would you let anyone else decide your future? Find out the deadlines for registering, how you can register, where to get your ballot, and where to cast it.
Most colleges have a voter resources page, which is a great place to start. You can also look at the Secretary of State’s website or the League of Women Voters for your state to find out about the voting process.
KING, Charlotte. New Voters: Here’s Everything You Need to Know. Disponível em: www.teenvogue.com. Acesso em: 11 jan. 2025.
