I’m Voting Red In A Blue State—Will My Vote Even Count?
In blue or red dominated states, it’s normal to wonder whether voting makes any impact – particularly if your vote goes against the majority! From the struggle of updating your voter registration to spending hours in line at the polls, it’s easy to understand why many Americans consider not voting at all, especially if they feel their voice isn’t even being heard.
As a lifelong Republican living in the blue state of New York, no one understands the struggle of voting against the majority better than myself. The struggle becomes especially real every four years as the nation unites to determine our next president. If your state’s voting preferences haven’t changed in decades, it can be tempting to believe that participating in such a major election is pointless. However, that idea couldn’t be further from the truth! My vote matters, and so does yours. Whether you live in true-blue Vermont or red-hot Wyoming, here are a few reasons why you should make every effort to get out and vote.