Youth Voters: The Importance Of Voting

Since the election is quickly approaching, a voter’s main concern is to make an informed choice for the best candidate. When pondering this decision, it is common to have doubts on who to vote for, but abstaining from voting all together is not the end all solution. There are many outside factors that affect the overall voter turnout— which is low— ranging between 55-60% of eligible voters. Since this is the case, it is important for Americans to embrace democracy and vote to have their voices heard. It is understandable for voters to disagree with parts of a candidate's platform, but neglecting to vote can create underrepresentation for certain groups who choose not to vote. In order to increase the voter turnout, one must consider the current voting rates, the benefits of voting rather than abstaining, and the importance of youth voters in our society.
When looking at the importance of voting, you should consider the reasons why people vote. In history, we learned of the struggles it took for Americans faced in obtaining the right to vote. …show more content…
Since election day is on a Tuesday, many people have work and lack efficient time to go and vote at the polling places. In an article written by The Atlantic, they mention the suggestion of making Veterans Day, a known national holiday, the same day as Election Day. Wattenberg claimed that, "This would send a strong signal about the importance our country attaches to voting, and what better way could there be to honor those who fought for democratic rights than for Americans to vote on what could become known as Veterans' Democracy Day?"(par. 21). Most Americans would be in favor of this because it widens the option to give citizens a chance to vote, rather than making them vote. If this were to occur, it would most likely increase voter turnout and allow for people to use the day, if they choose, to make a difference by