Why Vote?

Voting protects democracy. The more people participate in elections and exercise their right to vote, the more important it is for politicians to represent voter interests. If people don’t participate, politicians won’t be motivated to listen because their positions aren’t at risk. An active voting population protects democracy.
By voting, you have the power to make key decisions on the quality of life you want for yourself, your family, and your community. Voting is your chance to stand up for the issues you care about like affordable housing, economic justice, environmental protection, health, service delivery and quality education.
Voting shapes social agendas. There are many social issues affected by elections, including (but not limited to) marriage, reproductive rights, capital punishment, freedom of speech, and religion. Social issues affect everyone in one way or another. To have a say in who gets to pass laws on social agendas and what laws are put in place, voting is essential.
Voting impacts your wallet. Speaking of how much things cost, voting also has a direct effect on your money. Elected officials are in charge of countless budgets. Taxes, which everyone pays through income tax, VAT, transactions or a number of other ways, fill out those budgets. Voting so that you have a say on where that money goes and what government gets to buy.