As Americans, we live in a representative society. Every two years, we elect leaders that we send to represent us in municipal, state and federal government. We pay these leaders with our taxes dollars to make decisions about our lives. These leaders write laws, pass budgets, appoint judges, sign trade agreements, and run the government all on our behalf.
That's a lot of power. You can be a part of the process by registering to vote and then getting out to vote on Election Day.
Here's how:
You can register to vote up to 29 days prior to an election. For the August 10th primary, the deadline is July 9. For the November 2nd general election, you must register by October 1st. You must be registered to vote with your current name at your current address.
You may register to vote at the following locations:
+The County Clerk's Office - for a listing of locations please view:
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/clerk.pdf
+ The Motor Vehicle Office
+ Any Driver's License Office
+ By mail using a form that you can download and fill out from:
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/2003ab_vtr_form.pdf
In most elections only about 30% of registered voters participate -- that means your vote carries even more weight.
In order to vote in the primary election, you must be a member of a political party. An unaffiliated voter must declare a party and may do so at the polls on Election Day. However, a voter may not change party affiliation at the polls on Primary Election day. (P.S. A voter that wants to change parties can declare that at least 29 days prior to the Primary.)
Tell me why I should care again?
On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was signed. It says, in part, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...Governments are instituted...deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed,"
Give your consent to be governed -- Vote!
—Kath
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