When was the last time you cast a vote?

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When did you last vote at a election? Do you think your vote really makes a difference? And if you don't vote why don't you?

Tamera952 · Accepted Answer

Literally last week in the state primary. I vote in every single election that I am able to, as I think it’s a citizen’s duty and responsibility to do so. Yes, I do think it makes a difference, absolutely!
It’s how our system is designed and granted, there are circumstances where one could argue that a single vote doesn’t make a difference (like a left leaning democrat in rural Arkansas —or a rightwing MAGAtard in Los Angeles) whereas it will be effectively drown out by the surrounding majority, but still, I would argue it’s important nonetheless to make your voice count and be tabulated—and be engaged in the process.

I think apathy towards voting vs. not voting is actually worrying and therefore (I believe) should be made mandatory civil engagement, like in many places in Europe. At a minimum, going through the motions, and the process, should make even the most disinterested person, ever so slightly more aware and engaged with how things work and get decided. That’s kind of why it’s so dangerous when OrangeTurd spreads lies and unfounded B. S. about our election system, or mail-in voting for example—because even though it’s objectively false; he says it enough times, and it quietly seeps the background into the unconsciousness of people who are not the brightest, nor informed, and we get things like Jan. 06 idiots and election deniers, etc. etc.

Also, it’s a fundamental part of our country and society works, and there are far more places in the world where people cannot, and do not get to vote for anything—and many people have given their life, and put their lives on the line, for our right to and privilege to be able to caste a vote (and I mean that in a very real world way, not being cheesy or hyperbolic) … So it’s kinda important, really it is.

That said, I have issues with the electoral college, where places like North Dakota and Idaho have the same voting representation that more populated places like California have, and so I think that needs overhauled or tossed on to the bonfire, in favor of direct vote, winner takes all kind of approach. But that’s a different thing, and another convo for down the road.

katiesmuff · Accepted Answer

In the last national election as I cannot vote in primaries because I will never declare one party or the other as I believe in indendepentice and vote for the best person for the job and not some clown who is running for one or as it was in 24 both parties. I did write in my dad and uncle John for Pres and vice Pres. Obviously they did not win but I have a clear conscience knowing I did not support either one of the goons who were running for the office. My grin gets bigger everyday now watching the fucking mess this mumbling jack ass who got elected has us in now.

sawno · Accepted Answer

I vote every election. It came close to making a difference and that party is now in power with a coalition although they barely didn't win. But they did partner with the winners.

Now I will judge the policy, already stuff is happening I am not agreeing with but they are forced to do it by the national gov so I can't fully fault them for it.

But if they do things I truly disagree with to the point I feel like my vote didn't matter then I will never vote for them again.

I am a voter who gives you one chance, any party doing things against the citizens I never vote for no matter what happens. Leaves very few parties that I even consider.

Levin · Accepted Answer

I last voted in the EU referendum. Which was 2016. I don't believe in voting. I'm always dismayed at the choices that are made here. We voted in a Labour government, ffs. With that sort of result you might argue that people shouldn't be allowed a vote, and one certainly deserves what one gets. There are obviously forces at work beyond who I think should be in power. More of a zeitgeist. In the same way as me buying a Pulp single in 1997 wasn't going to take one of their songs to the top of the chart.

I also don't believe in voting, because I don't wish to give legitimacy or consent to any government to 'rule over me'.

AviatorTom · Answer

Last fall's election. Unless I've been out of town and unable to vote, I have voted in every local, state and federal election since I was old enough to vote. I also vote in most primaries, though I missed this year because i was in Europe for a month; I requested an absentee ballot but it didn't arrive before I left.

CarolineWhizz · Answer

I don't vote because I would only vote for the person, not the party. If I believe that a particular politician will do what needs to be done, then I will vote for them irrespective of which party they represent. Unfortunately there is nobody whatsoever currently in politics that I believe in, so I don't vote.

Zack-Bann · Answer

I left home around the time I was old enough to vote so I never had to do it.

I suppose the closest thing would be class representative elections. Hardly a huge thing.
But I once ran the campaign of my friend and ended up getting him elected. It was fun.

exitseven · Answer

We are building a new school in town and there was a ballot question about how it would be paid for. The election was 3 weeks ago. They purposely do it on a Saturday so most people are too busy to vote and the people that work for the town and their families all vote. I was working in my yard and was all dirty and sweaty but I got in my truck and went down and voted.

Alexandrubaschet08 · Answer

The votes ALWASE make the diferance and convincing people to do so even more. Last time was in 2024 and 2025. I alwase voted from the moment i get legal.
Is my right and my country, is the only time when the governament ask the people what they want, is the vote will had not mather will had cancel the right, just like in Russia, Belarus, N. Korea, China and other dictatorships!

genericname85 · Answer

Probably when I was still living under the delusion that democracy is actually a fair system I had influence on. But we all know votes never change anything cause policies are decided by self serving "representants" paid by lobbyists, not voters. So voting is pointless.

Anonymous · Answer

I didn’t vote after I saw Israel buys which candidates they want to win. I’m sick of the Jews now. The cannot call facts antisemitism that’s enough with that nonsense. Nobody hates a Jew
For
Being a Jew
They hate peiple
For their actions.

strateguy632 · Answer

a. November 2024. b. in new york it 'made a difference' as it showed the gap narrowed and my vote helped narrow the gap. in a few days a republican primary in new york. soon.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

Presidential election of 2024.

I don't think it made a difference in terms of who got selected as President but rather sends a message to the Democrat party that I hate them and for what they stand for.

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

As for me I’m a union member as for my recent vote it was to elect union officials & yes my vote did count because the race was close & there people that I wanted to win won.

queenofcardio · Answer

We had an election last year, so that's when I last voted.

Agape93 · Answer

Last presidential election. I knew it made no difference, you had the main choices of a child rapist, a child sniffing dementia patient and a tone deaf token black woman.

molonski2 · Answer

Voting is compulsory in Australia on all 3 levels , so whenever the last election was , and I was out of the country so I went to Bangkok to vote.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

I only voted once.. I don't vote because majority of the public have low IQ so why would I waste my time when majority rules..

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I voted last Tuesday.  So far, the candidates and issues I voted for are making a difference.

HawkPerception · Answer

I voted last year for conservatives. Ironically, I don't think voting matters much in this corrupt government.

In_Trance · Answer

Elections are fake. If your vote mattered and made a difference, you would not be allowed to do it
Voting is just a check-in by the citizens, which helps the government keep track of everyone. Because they do a really shitty job of that

mrkdvsn · Answer

I vote in both the Primary and General elections every year. I also use voting resources like "I-Voters Guide" and "WeBelieveWeVote" which helps show how much a candidate aligns with conservative values.

abc3643 · Answer

Missouri municipal elections occur in April. I voted in that election 2 months ago.

msc545 · Answer

10 days ago in the California primary election. I very carefully voted for every Democrat on the ballot and consciously and deliberately ignored every Republican. I will continue to do that now.

jshm2 · Answer

Right now. I cast the first vote of you being elected as chief clown.

Godihateyou · Answer

The last time I casted a vote was For Donald Trump. The Democrats swore he was Hitler, but they fucking lied.

Alex-Snow · Answer

It was last November during some local elections

Twalli · Answer

I know MY vote doesn't, but if 1k people think it so and don't vote and they'd all vote the same way, it does matter.

AgentG111 · Answer

Last month for primary. Prior to that election of the president of the United States of America.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Monday. Not in a primary or special election or anything. I sit on a couple of community Boards

Danny_dan92 · Answer

If we’re talking presidential? Pfff like 14 years. State however, last mid terms

CaptainSmartass · Answer

The last time I voted was in the 2024 Genital Election. Simples...

Anonymous · Answer

I just voted a few days ago because we had an election in California. Given that millions of other Californians voted, my vote matters little. But it still matters a little.

oldman26 · Answer

In the primary last month, voting makes a difference for me

petitedollbabee · Answer

When we had our last election, in 2022.

Miristheiss · Answer

U. S. presidential election.

Shiprex · Answer

A few years ago in my last country.

Dargil · Answer

Primary. Last May 5.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Some time in the mid 80's I think

Darkest-Knight · Answer

I was 19 or 20 the last time I voted.

Cidknee · Answer

In November of 2024.

julia0220 · Answer

i never have

noohair · Answer

Every year I vote...

Anonymous · Answer

2024

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