An informed citizenry is one of the most critical elements to a
democracy. Without it, our country could suffer social and financial injustices.
Americans decide what is the federal, state and local agenda – a monumental responsibility.
Each voter can help strengthen the voice of America by first finding out which
candidates are running in races that could impact you the greatest. After you register to vote, look at the sample
ballot in the newspaper.
To help keep your notes and opinions straight, persons can make a candidate report card to help match up personal feelings on how he or she matches up with items that are important to each voter.
"If you are not sure what people stand for these days, you may look online or in the newspaper and may find a wealth of information. It is easier than ever before to be an informed voter," said Kim Ming Winston County Circuit Clerk.
Statewide Voter Guide released
The League of Women Voters of Mississippi has developed a Statewide Voter Guide for the elections on November 6, 2018. The Voter Guide informs the public about the candidates and their stances on issues affecting Mississippians. There is candidate information for US Senate, US House for the voter’s district, and judicial contests at voter’s county level.
The Voter Guide may be accessed from the League’s website, www.lwv-ms.org. The voter may enter their street address and city, and the Guide shows the candidates for each race, links to websites and social media (if found), background information, and the candidates’ views on certain issues. The voter can even choose candidates and print a sample ballot to take to the poll.
While they strive for accuracy, please report any errors and omissions to lwvmississippi@gmail.com .
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan multi-purpose organization of women and men which encourages an informed and active citizen participation in government. The League neither supports nor opposes any candidate or political party.
The League encourages all registered voters to exercise their right to vote in the November 6 election.
Ask trusted others
Seek the opinions of others in your community who have vested stakes in
political campaigns. The League of Women Voters recommends that you interview three people (not family members) such as shopkeeper, neighbor, or politically active volunteer, to find out which candidate they support and why.
Learn what has shaped their political opinions. It may be a certain policy
that has helped them grow their business or organization. It could be a long-standing loyalty to a certain party. Whatever it is, use the information as yet another source that could persons understand key issues.
Voting changes the community in the future
With Chancery Judicial elections on the ballot, the lives of children will be affected.
Children cannot vote, but community’s laws and policies still impact them, especially when it comes children whose lives are impacted by Chancery court decisions.
Those children are depending on registered voters to represent their voices at the voting booth, and persons must work to make sure they are not let down down.
The Mississippi Bar Encourages Mississippi Citizens to Vote in
Judicial Elections on November 6th
During this election year, all Mississippians are encouraged to consider how important each person’s vote is to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
The Mississippi Bar encourages voters to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming November 6th judicial elections throughout the state.
Judges are different from other elected officials; their role is to uphold the law rather than represent voters. Because of this difference, deciding who to vote for in a judicial election can be challenging.
Before casting a ballot on November 6th, voters should consider four key characteristics in choosing which judicial candidate to support:
Integrity – high moral character, honesty, and diligence
Professional Competence – intellect, knowledge of the law, writing and analytical ability, judgment, and courtroom and trial experience
Judicial Temperament – unbiased, courteous, open-minded, fair, and committed to the rule of law
Service – a demonstrated commitment to justice for all
In addition, voters should expect from judicial candidates campaign conduct that is consistent with judicial rules and ethics, impartial, and committed to the law rather than public opinion.
The road to justice for all is paved by each Mississippi citizen voting in the judicial elections on Election Day, November 6th. Make your voice count. Vote.
Improving the stats
About 40 percent of the registered voting population heads to the polls during midterm elections.
Americans rank low in voting turnout comported to the rest of the world.
Some other countries are much further ahead when it comes to attracting and retaining voters.
• More than 90 percent: Australia, Belgium and Chile
• More than 80 percent: Austria, Sweden, Italy
The numbers are indicative of the nation’s feelings toward voting, according to recent survey.
