Pride Foundation's Audrey Haberman delivers her vote.
I love voting. I remember joining my parents as they entered their curtained booths, continuing to argue about their political differences up until the last minute. They taught me it’s a powerful way to express my values and my wishes for my community and country.
With mail-in ballots here in Washington, there is no longer a booth, so here I am dragging my kids to the mailbox, and making them take my picture. Of course we were late to school that day, so I’m not sure this year will hold the sentimentality I had hoped to produce! Nevertheless, I trust that later in life they, too, will remember the moment. What are your voting memories and stories?
Whether I feel encouraged or discouraged in any particular year, I can’t resist the excitement of living in a democracy. I know that the slogan “every vote counts” might seem over-used but, it’s true. Let your voice be heard. Let it join with the power and momentum of others who hold similar hopes dear.
In each state, we are weighing in on a variety of ballot measures and candidates that will affect the future and our efforts to achieve full equality for LGBT people. Participating in elections is one more way, beyond volunteering and making charitable gifts, to boldly and actively create the world you want to live in. I ask you to please seek out the resources you need to learn about the issues and candidates, form an opinion that feels right to you, and vote by November 2nd.
Here are the links to your Secretary of States’ voting guide for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State.
