Today is National Voter Registration Day, a reminder that YOU have a say in how this country runs.
See below for everything you need to know about registering to vote TODAY:
AM I REGISTERED?
HOW DO I REGISTER?
HOW DO I APPLY FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT?
HOW CAN I RECEIVE ELECTION REMINDERS?
WHAT ARE MY VOTING RIGHTS?
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER 12: last day to register
OCTOBER 17: last day for change of address
OCTOBER 30: last day to postmark your absentee ballot
NOVEMBER 5: last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot
NOVEMBER 6: election day! last day to deliver your absentee ballot in person
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The next elections are Midterms on November 6, 2018. The Midterm Elections are a crucial part of our electoral process where ALL seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs and 35 (out of the 100) seats in the Senate will be contested. On this same day, there are some elections for Governor, which are important because they play a significant role in budget allocation and implementation of state laws.
These elections traditionally mark a time when the President’s political party loses ground. In short, they can act as game changers, making the rest of the Presidential term easier or pretty challenging. Consider this a check in for the American public, a time when they reflect on the President’s downfalls and accomplishments, and vote accordingly.
If Republicans win, they’ll likely give Trump the power to continue funding the Mexican border wall, pass more tax cuts, and try to repeal Obamacare (again).
If Democrats win, they get to decide which bills make it onto the floor, meaning Trump’s agenda- Obamacare repeal, major cuts to Medicare, and hefty tax cuts for corporations, will struggle to gain footing. They’ll also get the power to lead investigations into the Trump administration.
One of the major points to consider is the vote on the Supreme Court Nominee. If this vote is pushed to after midterms and Democrats win, they get more power to block Trump’s nominees (like Kavanaugh) from being confirmed.
Consider this a check in for the American public, a time when they reflect on the President’s downfalls and accomplishments, and vote accordingly.
