Kevin's Election Top 10 List

Hi, here is a note of encouragement for you to go vote on Election Day.

My Top 10 Reasons You Should Go Vote on Tuesday, November 7th

10. It gives you an excuse to not do your homework and/or get out of the house.

9. Because you have an opinion on illegal immigration, abortion, human rights, same-sex marriage, taxes, education, jobs, the economy, or any other issue and you want to vote for someone who agrees with you.

8. It will stop the phone calls on Election Day. (There is no box on their calling sheets for “I’ve voted”, just go vote, then they saw you there and believe you)

7. You are friends of Meredith (Sen. Lamberti), Michael (Rep. Boal), Lyric L. (Fmr. Mayor Johnson) or anyone else on the ballot.

6. You are giving into peer pressure from those under 18. (Yes, you are)

5. This is your biggest and best opportunity to get back at those who make annoying laws.

4. It only takes a few minutes.

3. You know you want to vote for yourself for Polk County Public Hospital Trustee or Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioner (Think about it, how cool would it be to get that call that you have won an election). (Or you want to put your Government teacher’s name on the ballot).

2. The vote in any one precinct, city, or state could come down to a few 100 votes (this means you DO make a difference).

1. You like to fill in bubble sheets (please remember to read the directions).


Polling Places are open from 7AM to 9PM in the Des Moines area. If you don't know your polling place, go to http://www.vote411.org/pollingplacebystate.php?ms=RTV_Home or call 866 687 8683 or see me at school and I will see if I can help you. Have a good weekend and Go Vote on Tuesday!

Kevin