Plenty of reasons not to vote today, but doing so still worth your time

Today is election day in Wisconsin. As we discussed yesterday, it isn’t a crowded ballot, with the presidential nominations already decided. As a result turnout for today’s spring primary is expected to be, well, pathetic. Only about 20% of registered voters are expected to head to the polls today. There are many reasons people won’t be casting ballots in this election. There are no statewide races on today’s ballot, which tends to lessen turnout. Perhaps you didn’t realize the election was today. Maybe you’re busy and don’ t think you’ll have time. Maybe you don’t feel you know enough about the candidates to make an informed decision. But even though the election is today, there is still time to vote. Even if you’re not registered to vote, Wisconsin is among the states that allows you to do so at your polling place on election day. Casting a ballot really only takes a few minutes, and your employer is required to provide the time for you to vote. And there is still time to research the candidates, make a decision, and cast a ballot today. Otherwise you are letting 20% of the population decide the future of our democracy.