CLEVELAND, September 13 — November’s elections are too important for the working men and women of this nation and it is imperative that all members register to vote and vote in November, according BLET Vice President and National Legislative Representative John Tolman.
“While we don’t believe that a designation of Democrat or Republican is the most important issue, it is important to remember who our friends are,” Vice President Tolman said. “We need to hold all elected officials who want our vote accountable, no matter their political party. Moving this country forward is the most important thing.”
The mid-term elections being decided on November 7 will decide the make up of the U.S. House and Senate. Additionally, many important state and local elections are being contested this year.
“Many issues that will affect the future of working men and women will be decided by the outcome of this election,” Vice President Tolman said. “Your vote on November 7 can hopefully turn the tides back towards working people and away from the corporate titans who value profits over people.”
Registering to vote has been made simpler by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC). The EAC was established by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA). Central to its role, the Commission serves as a national clearinghouse and resource for information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of Federal elections. According to the text of HAVA, the law was enacted to, “… establish a program to provide funds to States to replace punch card voting systems, to establish the Election Assistance Commission to assist in the administration of Federal elections and to otherwise provide assistance with the administration of certain Federal election laws and programs, to establish minimum election administration standards for States and units of local government with responsibility for the administration of Federal elections, and for other purposes.”
The deadline for voter registration is coming up soon in many states. To register to vote, go to: http://www.eac.gov and click on Register to Vote on the left hand side.