Over 4,100 people voted on the first day of early voting here in Buncombe County, NC, where CSE is based. It was pretty inspiring to see a line out the door at the local Board of Elections. To give this some context, only 2,954 people voted on the first day of early voting in 2010.
People are fired up about this election season, and there’s a lot to be fired up about.
Midterm elections matter because they shape local and statewide policies that directly affect people’s lives. Voting early matters too. It sends a clear message that we are fully engaged in the issues that impact our lives and our communities.
Seven Southern states have early voting this year: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. Find out the dates for early voting in your state at www.southernequality.org/gotv.
Head on over to your nearest voting booth and vote. In doing so, know that you’re making a difference.
