If you voted early, WAY TO GO. Numbers indicate about 5% of registered voters will wind up voting in this election, so every vote has impact. That actually is a (relatively) large increase in the number of people voting this election compared to recent years, even though it's still a small number.
I spent some time this morning wondering why people don't vote. 5% is so small-- why do over 100,000 registered voters let 5,000 people decide on the Katy ISD school board? And yes, that number is REGISTERED voters. I'm sure a large number of people aren't even registered, given Katy ISD has over 250,000 residents.
Yet 93% of infrequent voters and 81% of non-voters in a survey said it is an important part of being a good citizen and an important way to voice their opinion on issues that affect their families and communities.
The strongest motivators influencing infrequent and non-voters are conversions with family (65%) and friends (59%). So, TALK TO THEM! Encourage them to get to the polls on Saturday. They will listen to you! If everyone who voted talked to 3 friends and only 1 of them made it to the polls, that would double our turnout! WOW. A small effort with a huge impact.
POLL INFO: Here is the rub: in order to cut costs, the number of election day polling places was reduced this year.
IT IS LIKELY THAT YOUR POLLING LOCATION CHANGED.
Be sure to check this map before you head out. Saturday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Be a good friend, and tell them where their polling place is when you call them...
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