5 Things Most People Don't Know About Voting

Voting is quintessentially American. It is one of the most important rights of being a citizen of the United States and the foundation of our democracy. People have fought for it throughout history — in fact, people continue to fight for the right to vote. Today, we vote at the local, state, and federal levels. Whether we realize it or not, voting has a lot of power over the politicians and policies that end up affecting our everyday lives. As Election Day nears, we’ve decided to share five interesting tidbits about voting. Hopefully, they’ll inspire people to get out there and cast their ballots!