Filed under Living on October 29th, 2008:


Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Vote

In America, a number of residents decide not to cast an election vote. Here are 10 common reasons people don’t vote.

a picture of an I Voted sticker
Photo by: programwitch

  1. Some people feel their vote won’t count so they say ‘Why vote’?
  2. Students and employees report they are too busy to take time off from work or school.
  3. Some Americans are not interested in voting or politics.
  4. People who are ill or disabled can’t get to the polls.
  5. Illegal immigrants are not authorized to vote.
  6. Many non-voters say they just don’t like the candidates.
  7. Some residents don’t have transportation to get to the polls.
  8. Citizens might be out of town on vacation or business trips.
  9. Forgetting to vote is a common explanation.
  10. Many Americans complain the voting lines are too long.

Whether you are in a San Antonio home or elsewhere in the United States, it feels good to take part in voting and exercise your right to cast an election ballot.

One Response to “Top 10 Reasons People Don’t Vote”

  1. Arnel Says:

    Why should we vote if we don’t like the candidates?

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