Every Vote Counts -- Two Michigan Primary Races Might Have Gone Another Way
In the state's most wide-open election in decades, you'd think voter turnout during Tuesday's primaries would have been slightly higher than previous years.
But with less than 1.6 million votes, turnout remained even lower than expected. It's important that all registered voters come out to vote. One vote can make a difference --- as it did in at least two elections on Tuesday, the Democratic Washtenaw County Commissioner primary and the Republican 1st district Senate Congressional primary.
Although a recount is necessary to determine the actual winner, if two or more people would have voted in those districts, the outcome might have been different.
Voters should wield their power wisely, and support candidates that will be environmental leaders in Lansing. That's what happened when voters chose Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero on Tuesday, along with Steve Bieda, Lisa Brown, John Hieftje, Deb Kennedy, Dan Scripps, Mary Valentine and Rebekah Warren.
Remember, Tuesday was only a nomination process. It's crucial that everyone comes out for the general election in November. All of these candidates have promised to include protecting the environment in their list of priorities, along with banning Great Lakes drilling and pushing for Asian carp controls.
For more information on registering to vote or requesting an absentee ballot, visit www.michigan.gov/vote This will guarantee your vote is counted.
