It's natural to wonder, 'As just one person, what difference can I actually make?'

The answer is simple: You make all the difference. Your vote isn't just about a count; it's about casting your voice and legitimizing the process. When thousands of people decide their vote doesn't matter, it creates a silence that other, smaller, highly-motivated groups fill. Your single vote is the remedy for that silence.

Democracy is built by everyday people. Across the country, voters participate for many reasons—family, community, fairness, and the future.

Hear the stories of individuals making a difference in their communities through the power of their vote. At Every Vote Matters, we believe that every voice counts, and we're excited to share inspiring narratives of change.

• I vote because my voice matters.

• I vote because it empowers me to make my voice heard.

• I vote because the decisions made today shape my everyday life.

• I vote because local leaders impact my community in powerful ways.

• I vote because I want a better future for my family and community.

• I vote because I care about my children’s future.

• I vote because my vote can be the difference in close elections.

• I vote because it holds our leaders accountable.

• I vote because a strong democracy needs everyone’s voice.

• I vote because participation is a responsibility.

• I vote because generations before me fought hard for this right.

• I vote because if I don’t, others will make the decisions for me.

Everyone has a reason. Every reason matters.