Written by
Jessica Snider SMT Writer
We’ve seen the ads on television for different candidates, we’ve heard it being discussed on many radio stations, and we’ve seen political signs in a large number of yards while driving down the road. As almost any American would know, in just a little over a month, we will be faced with a Presidential Election among many other elections in the state of Missouri.
With the election to be held on Tuesday, November 6th, the deadline to register to vote is approaching quickly. The deadline is always four weeks prior to the election. For Missourians, the deadline will be October 9th.
Once a person is registered to vote, he or she wouldn’t have to ever register again unless they experience a change of name or relocate and live under a different address.
Despite it being a Presidential Election this year, there are a number of things on the ballot that Missourians will be voting for. It is important for people to be registered prior to the deadline so their voice can be heard in the 2012 Election for Missouri and even for the United States.
Things besides the presidential election that will be seen on the ballot for Missourians will include: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, State Treasurer, Attorney General, U.S. Representatives District 8, State Senator District 25, State Representative District 151, First District Commissioner, Second District Commissioner, Collector/Treasurer, Assessor, Sheriff, Public Administrator, and Coroner.
A few of the positions listed above will obviously only be voted on by those who reside in Stoddard County.
It is important for everyone to exercise their right to vote because the outcomes of the elections affect every single one of us whether we voted or not.
Our goal as Missourians should be to have one of the highest voter turnouts in the country. For this to happen, there will need to be a fairly large increase in voters than in the 2008 Presidential Election.
If you are not registered to vote, remember that the deadline to do so is October 9th. You may register by visiting www.sos.mo.gov and filling out the Missouri Voter Registration Application, by visiting the office of your local election authority, or one can register to vote at any Department of Motor Vehicles office.
You may think you’re one vote doesn’t count, but when we all come together and exercise our right to vote, our voices in Missouri will be heard statewide and even across the country.
Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 6th.
