Information on when early voting begins can be obtained through the county registrar's office or the local newspaper. Personal appearance voting ends Nov. 3 and then the general election is Nov. 7. The Senators visited 22 cities, where they met with local officials and residents to hear their concerns and remind them of the importance of voting. The average voter turnout in the Border for the 1998 statewide election was a dismal 26 percent. Sen. Lucio explained that his goal is to see an unprecedented voter turnout from the Border, which would send a loud and clear message to Austin and Washington.
Participation means representation.