How do you keep up with local politics?

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:00:51 -0400

Let's face it, my civic duties take a backseat to my family, church, and work. I would love to be more engaged as a voter, but it seems like an intimidating task. If anyone has easy resources or simple advice I'm all ears.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2022 5:03 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:03:47 -0400

Part of me wants to flood the system and show up completely ignorant, and vote all Republican! Anything to change the tide and promote a little bit of conservatism...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 22 at 2022 5:52 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 17:52:53 -0400

I've honestly found being a member of a local politics page on Facebook to be useful. I also always vote absentee giving me ample time to look up each candidate. It's much more difficult at the bottom of the ballot.

Response by SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM made Oct 22 at 2022 6:27 PM

SFC David Reid, M.S, PHR, SHRM-CP, DTM — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:27:43 -0400

I stay tuned in to the local news and information from state and local officials!

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 23 at 2022 12:03 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:03:02 -0400

Run for office. Sit on boards and commissions,, work with local politicians, work elections among a few things.

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Oct 23 at 2022 8:26 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 08:26:33 -0400

Most politics is really local. Find out who is running for your state senate and House of Representatives, see what they've actually done and decide who to vote for...and BTW, virtually everyone is off on Election Day so volunteer at the polls either for the candidates of your choice or be a poll watcher.