Did you vote this election? Why or why not?

👍 Yes (75%) – "I believe it's important to have a role in who is making decisions on my behalf. My philosophy is that if you are eligible/able to vote and you don't, you shouldn't complain about who is/isn't in office because you didn't make your opinion known."

• "I voted because our democracy is in jeopardy and I'm tired of people pushing their religious and conspiratorial views into government. Neither Republicans or Democrats are favorites of mine (I'm registered Independent), but when one party has clearly gone off the rails, I'm out there to vote and use my voice."
• "I wanted a red wave to get this insane spending spree under control. Also... I researched EVERY candidate and measure on my ballot very carefully. There was no sloppiness in the way I did my civic duty."
• "I voted because it's a civic duty that's an honor to perform. Even if my one vote isn't even to change anything, it is my right as a citizen to help choose the government of our society. I'm proud our country guarantees that right and want to see more done to protect it."

👎 No (10%) – "With the state of the country as it is, voting feels boardline useless."

• "I moved to a new state and didn't have enough time to register to vote :("
• "My mail-in ballot wasn't received in time for my vote to be counted."

🔞 I’m too young (15%) – N/A

+Note on sample size: We received 10,182 responses.👏🥳