does it send a message that i dont like any of the choices if i dont vote?
817068
No. It just makes you one of millions.\n\nOn election day, if you don't like either candidate, you really need to choose between the lesser of two evils. Otherwise, in my opinion, you have forfeited your right to complain about anything the government is doing.\n\nCertainly one candidate has something about him/her that you like. It's a little late to begin researching, but do yourself a favor and try to find out where the candidates stand on a few issues and base your vote on that.\n\n.
1094391
Yes.  Please never vote.  Thank you.
484243
NONE!! I wont vote for a woman, its a mans job and should remain so. Woman tend to be emotional unstable and vindictive and i don't want that little red button to be pushed because some country made her mad on that special day.
976103
Not in my state, we had a few elections like that. Ones where there were a few hot issues, a lot of people came in and voted on those issues leaving the others blank. The problem was there were other issues that needed 60% or more of total votes to pass, with all the blanks they didn't pass. They had enough if you only counted the yes/no votes on that issue, but the law stated you needed 60% or more of total votes. The ended up bring the issues back the next elections. Anyway here in ND we count them.\n\nRemember if you don't vote, you can't complain. And if you don't vote you just voted against EVERYTHING you stand for.
472896
it is on the ballots i've filled in\n\nif none of the above wins the ballot the election is re-opened to new candidates
844787
Actually, there have been cases in which people have been threatened for voting a certain way. It wasn't at an exit poll, but the FBI's currently investigating cases in Virginia in which people got phone calls threatening them if they voted a certain way. Many people feel that who they voted for is a personal matter. Perhaps they feel this way out of a fear for being judged by other people who do not agree with their beliefs. I also personally know some people who don't take exit polls because they are not all that accurate anyway. Like in 2004, when they were predicting that John Kerry would win the Presidential election.
782890
Absolutely!\nEvery vote counts. \nEven if your candidate doesn't win, their opponent looks at how close the election results were, and some of them actually try to respond to their constituency if it was a close race. Plus there are usually other things to vote on, like propositions, and bond & tax issues that will affect your wallet.
765403
it should be written on your voting card that you register for
509016
Yes, because they still represent the citizens of the city.  It doesnt say anywhere that they have to listen to your opinions or questions, that is why you elected them.  If you dont like them, then dont vote for them the next time around.
1053546
you could sign them and you won't get in trouble. these petitions are just material for polls to see how many people support which issues. \nthe only bad outcome could be that some senator was trying to see how many votes he would get if he stood up for some issue and then you didn't vote for him. it's no big deal, but it might encourage petitions to stand up for what you believe in.
540046
Agree 100%. People who don't vote shouldn't complain. They had their chance to voice their opinion they same as everyone else by casting a vote. If they chose not to vote then they need to shut up!!!
821593
Don't vote for a party - and certainly don't vote for someone because you think they're a nice person - vote based on the issues.  Just decide what you feel strongest about and go with the candidate who concurs with that.
967637
I DONT VOTE SORRY \n\nmort\n were do i go to do this \n???????????????????
832390
Nothing.  It's a right, but it's not mandatory.\n\nBut you really should vote.
974534
you have a chance to remove the one you don't like - take it\n\nif you have enough info then vote for the best if you don't then use the limited info you have to choose - even with no info then you should vote at random to vote AGAINST the current office holder\n\nnext time RESEARCH the info is there you just did not make the effort to LOOK for it ( call the campaign HQ and ask questions ! )
964835
NO.  All voter guides will be biased to a greater or lesser degree.  There is no substitute for keeping informed on an ongoing basis.  You cheat yourself by cramming at the last minute.
199650
It ensures you don't try to vote more than once. There are still holes in the system, but hopefully they worked out. I don't think it is right for dead people in Chicago to get a vote.