TOPIC: Why Don’t Texans Vote? November 5th is an important election day for Texas and the city of Houston. Additionally, the presidential election of 2020 is upon us. This serves as a good topic on which to reflect. Historically, Texas has the lowest voter turnouts among all states. Explore why this is so by researching reasons. Use the sources below as well as your own.

Sources:

Use the following links to review opinions and reporting on this issue:

· Houston Chronicle, “There are plenty of reasons why Texans don’t vote,” Oct. 31, 2014: http://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/politics/texas/article/There-are-plenty-of-reasons-why-Texans-do-not-vote-5862281.php

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· Texas Tribune, “Record 15.1 million Texans registered to vote in November election,” Oct. 13, 2016: https://www.texastribune.org/2016/10/19/over-151-million-texans-registered-vote-november-e/

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Use other sources to determine information about this bill as well as the pros and cons of this issue, as well. Remember to cite all sources.

Discussion:

Once you have researched this topic, write a thoughtful and well-written statement. Why is it that Texans don’t normally vote? What is different in this election that has spiked voter registration? What can be done to increase voter turnout in Texas? Why does your vote matter? Why is there a perception that your vote doesn’t matter?