Because fewer people show up to the polls, the people who do vote hold disproportionate power over the policies that shape the next two years.

Midterms decide your governor, state legislators, mayors, and school boards. These are the leaders who directly control local schools, transit, and community budgets.

We have the sheer numbers to dictate the political agenda. When young voters turn out at high rates, the entire system has to shift to address our priorities.

In many district races, the difference between winning and losing comes down to just a few hundred, or even dozens, of votes. Your single ballot carries a lot of statistical weight.

Never assume you are ready to vote just because you voted last time. Checking your registration early is the best defense against administrative errors and disenfranchisement.