Every student has their own criteria when it comes to who to vote for in the students’ union election. Whether it be material spending, promises of increased business operations and student representation, or simply because a certain candidate is the most attractive.
Previously, I must admit that my voting tendencies often swayed towards the latter, what can I say, I’m a sucker for good looks.
However, this year I am gaining a new perspective on voting. As news editor, I am conducting presidential interviews with each candidate, as well as covering events leading up to the election. This has certainly given me new insight into the voting process.
Immersing yourself into an election race is a good way to ensure that you cover all of your bases when it comes to choosing your best candidate, as I have cleverly discovered this year.
Opportunities such as Sunday’s debate and Tuesday’s open forum are excellent chances to question the candidates on issues you find are important.
Once you begin, it’s impossible not to become caught up in the hype and actually begin following a candidates’ progress on the campaign trail.
It doesn’t matter what your motives are for voting, there is always a candidate you will be able to relate to more than others. Whether you’re voting because you care about politics, or because you want LCD TV’s in buildings other than the Schlegal Building or simply because you had desirable dreams about one of the candidates, you should still go out and vote.
Lauren Millet
News Editor
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