Bexar County Early Voting’s Shows a Significant Lower Rate Compared to Election Days
In support of maintaining the community’s focus, on participation and turnout out, and the power that they represent, questions often arise: Does Voting Matter?
Last week we compared the number of voters registered vs. the number of voters that actually voted in the years 2010-2022. This week let’s look at the number of EARLY voters as they represent a significant part of voter turnout equation.
Bexar County’s voter participation and turnout, between 2008 to 2022, bears much discussion, particularly Early Voting, which shows a significantly lower rate when compared to Election Day.
Research reflects that increased participation must be the focus of more registered voters. See infographic shown here.
Several historical figures have spoken on the importance of voting, including the following:
The late former Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall: “Without the ballot, you’ve got no citizenship, no statue, no power, in this country. “
The late Congressman John Lewis: “The Vote is precious. It is the most powerful non – violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.”
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson, who signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act: The right to vote is the basic right, without which all others are meaningless. It gives people, people as individuals, control over their own destinies.”
Former President Barack Obama: ” There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter – it all matters. “
By the numbers, every election is decided by the people who choose to show up and vote.”
There’s more to naming one street, for a black person, as evidenced in Martin L. King, Jr. Ave. and Mel Waiters Way, to name a few.
The purpose in voting, in my personal opinion, is to be a part of the decision making process and to reap our just rewards.
It is most important, in the upcoming campaign and election seasons, to acknowledge those voices that must be heard and the Power of the People,, that choose to vote for the candidates of their choice.
Election enthusiasts have decided on and stressed: Your Vote Is Your Voice! “So Vito Es Su Voz!”
