The only way to continue our decisive voice in this process, is to elect officials who represent our best interest. As a minority of the voting population, our role in government is only as strong as our presence at the polls. We have been making significant progress. But registering is only half of your civic responsibility. You must vote to fulfill your duty.
Many people question if their one vote can make a difference.
Let me give you two examples provided by the Federal Election Commission. In 1994, a Republican and an Independent tied for a seat in the Wyoming House of Representatives with 1,941 votes each. A recount produced the same result. The Republican was finally declared the winner when a ping-pong ball bearing his name was pulled from the cowboy hat of the State's Democratic Governor. The final ballot tally can also affect more than just an election between two individuals.