Register to Vote – Last Chance is Monday

With the election just about two weeks ago, Monday is the last day to register to vote.

Registration must be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than midnight on October 22. This is the first year voters have been able to register online and state officials estimate more than 500,000 people have already registered via the Internet for the November 6 election.

Monday also marks the final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. The first two have been spirited to say the least.

Along with this being a presidential year, there are many important local and statewide ballot initiatives. Along with registering, the only advice I can give is to at least read up on the ballot measures and candidates and educate yourself before you head to the ballot box in two weeks.

For those who argue that their vote doesn’t count, honestly, I understand. After the 2000 election and what happened with voting in Florida (recount, hanging chads, etc.) I felt the same way; that my vote really doesn’t matter and was apathetic to the whole process. But really, if you complain about how government is being run or rules and regulations in your city or state, you have to vote and have your voice heard. It’s truly the only way to establish change.

The deadline is midnight tonight. Click here to register online or go to a local registrar.

Photo Credit: Tom Arthur, via Wikimedia Commons

It's simple. Keith Mizuguchi loves to write and write and write some more. After taking a hiatus from the journalism business, he has rekindled his passion for writing over the last two years, holding a job as both a web and on-air writer for San Francisco news radio station KCBS. While he enjoys the news business, his true passions are twofold: sports and food. Bay Area born and raised, he lives in San Jose, commutes to SF and loves every minute of it. You can follow his food adventures on Twitter @foodie_keith.