facebookby Rachel Martin
Adopted in 1787, The Constitution gave certain Americans the right to vote. Eighty three years later, the 15th Amendment ensured that right would not be denied on account of race or color. Fifty years from there, the 19th Amendment ensured the same right for women.
Many gave their lives for us to have the right to vote. Voting is an honor, a privilege – something that many around the world are still not allowed to do. Voting gives each and every one of us a voice to help define not only our local communities, but the country as a whole.
The turnout in Darien for the August primary was 22% for registered Democrats and 30% for registered Republicans. While the low numbers are not surprising, it’s a dramatic difference from the 87% overall turnout in the November 2008 presidential election.
Please join us during the next few months as we help our hard-working and dedicated Democratic candidates get the message out. Jim Himes, Richard Blumenthal, Dan Malloy and many others need your support. Volunteer opportunities are everywhere – and if you can’t give your time, you can contribute to a campaign.
But most importantly, I urge you to show up on November 2nd with the knowledge that your vote can make a difference.