Vote
This morning I voted. My mom and I woke up, got out of bed, got dressed, ate breakfast and left the house to go vote. It was simple. The line was non-existent in my voting precinct. I touched the screen that marked an “X” in the box of the candidate I felt deserved to serve myself and other citizens of my county and state.
While I stood at the poll selecting my choices it hit me that more than just governor, senate, and Lieutenant Governor were running in this election. There were candidates running for positions that were not at the forefront of the political campaigning these past few months. It hit me that there could be many voters who are completely unaware of the existence of positions such as: State Agricultural Commissioner, State Insurance Commissioner, and State Labor Commissioner. I will admit that since the previously mentioned positions are not highly publicized I do not know much about them.
So now I must share what I learned in many of my courses during undergrad at Georgia State: politics is a process where one must inform themselves and not depend heavily on the media, friends or family. Because political literacy to me is watching the news, listening to family and friends, but also taking initiative to find out some things on your own.
For more information on who is running in Georgia or your state check out http://www.uselections.com/ga/ga.htm
-Live with your eyes open, S.
