Editorial: Make voting a priority

As the midterm elections approach, it is more important than ever to make voting a priority.

In a democracy, voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of citizens. It is the opportunity to have a say in who represents us in government and how our tax dollars are spent. It is also a way to hold our elected officials accountable for their actions.

Unfortunately, voter turnout in the United States has been declining in recent years. In the 2016 presidential election, only 55.7% of eligible voters cast a ballot. This is a far cry from the 80% turnout rate in the 1960s.

There are a number of factors that have contributed to the decline in voter turnout, including: - The increasing complexity of the voting process - The lack of awareness about the importance of voting - The feeling that one's vote does not matter

It is important to address these factors and make voting more accessible and more appealing to voters.

One way to do this is to make it easier to register to vote. Currently, there are a number of states that have made it difficult to register to vote, especially for people of color and low-income voters. We need to make sure that everyone who is eligible to vote has the opportunity to do so.

We also need to do a better job of educating voters about the importance of voting. Many people do not realize that their vote can make a difference. We need to teach people about the history of voting rights and the importance of civic engagement.

Finally, we need to make it easier for people to vote. We should expand early voting and make it easier to vote by mail. We should also make sure that there are enough polling places in every community.

Voting is a right and a responsibility. It is the opportunity to have a say in our government and to hold our elected officials accountable. We need to make sure that everyone who is eligible to vote has the opportunity to do so.