First Election Voters Now Can See What They May or May Not Have Voted For

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January 20, 2010  
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by: Michael Olheiser

“I Voted;” a sticker that you may have seen on backpacks, shirts and sleeves a couple months ago in November. If you were one of those who voted, than you probably know a little more. The local elections were November 3^rd. This introduced many of students in the class of 2010 to democracy first hand. For some it was a milestone in their life, and now they can see what they may, or may not have voted for 2010.

The top race that got the most of the attention in the city of Saint Paul was the run for mayor between incumbent Chris Coleman and Republican-endorsed Eva Ng. A low profile election probably didn’t grab the attention of many new voters, or voters at all with only 32,000 votes cast in the city. However, some 18 year olds may have seen this as a cherished moment.

Some may have had their preferences set, others may have had been open about ideas, and others may have had no idea at all.

With Chris Coleman being sworn in recently for his second term of Saint Paul Mayor, voters get to see what they may or may not have voted for over the next four years. This is the time that your vote goes into action, so next term you vote you’ll have some experience. No one is expected to be an expert about politics, and not many are. Just simply get to know who the candidates are in the next election because they are the people will affect your.

For the majority of the students in the class of 2010, the upcoming mid-term election will be their first opportunity to vote. This election will get much more media coverage than the local races. Vote in the mid- term election November 2, 2010 because “Your vote counts!”

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