Source: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/a-quick-guide-to-election-day
By: Grace Hamilton This election day, students are hitting the polls and voting now more than ever. Flyers encouraging students to register to vote are splashed around campus and large social media outlets are urging their audiences to take action in their communities. Large corporations are using their social media (such as Twitter, Facebook, etc.) to stress the importance of voting. These companies are using their platforms to get young people to take a stand and have the power to influence the decision makers in their community. Some companies are even giving a monetary incentive to go out and vote. For example, Lyft and Uber are offering customers discounted rides to polling stations. These companies are encouraging everyone to go out and vote in order to promote democracy and increase active participation in a given community. Historically, voter turnout in the United States is low, and by giving an incentive to vote, companies are hoping to increase voter turnout which builds communities within a society. It is important that each member in a community has a voice and is knowledgeable about the elected officials representing his or her voice. Every vote counts and every vote can make a difference. Go out and vote to make a change in the world.
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