The past couple of weeks have been quite a spectacle as the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention unfolded. But when Change Politics hit the ground at both conventions, they found one common thread in the commentary of those attending: Everyone needs to vote in local elections. They matter in a big way. In fact, 96 percent of elected officials gain office at the local level. So those positions at the bottom of the ballot that you didn’t properly research? They matter just as much as the top.

“As one person interviewed says, “Your vote is your voice.” It’s important to use your voice at EVERY election — not only the big one in November.


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