By Catherine Brown-
Local elections are around the corner and students are encouraged to vote. On Nov. 3, Kentucky voters will have the opportunity to vote for our next state senator.
Republican candidate and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell faces opposition from Democrat Amy McGrath, a former U.S. Marine fighter pilot.
The intensity of this election has been building up for the past several years.
In a red state like Kentucky, McConnell is already seen as a given winner. He has the power of incumbency that could easily bring him a win this fall.
But Amy McGrath is certainly making a name for herself in this campaign cycle. Her campaign is known for many ads that catch viewers’ attention, including a cartoon series titled “Swamp Turtle.” The animation depicts McConnell as the titular swamp turtle, with episodes depicting his interactions with other politicians and reporters. The cartoon portrays McConnell as slow and apathetic towards current events.
However the decision is ultimately Kentucky voters’. Those who vote are able to make a difference for those who can’t vote.
By voting, you impact the future for millions of children, non-citizens, and those who can’t vote due to physical restrictions.
This election is probably not going exactly how everyone expects it should. With COVID-19 affecting polling locations and voting procedures, it’s hard to get used to a new Election Day. But every registered voter should know that when they first registered, they were signing up to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
The Cardinal has created two articles on both Senate candidates with U of L student’s opinions on who you should vote for.
For an opinion on why you should vote for Amy McGrath, click here.
For an opinion on why you should vote for Sen. Mitch McConnell, click here.
Remember, the time to vote is now. Early voting has already started. Have you made your plan to vote this year?
For more information on how to vote this year, visit the Jefferson County Clerk’s website, or Kentucky’s official voting resource website.
Graphic by Alexis Simon // The Louisville Cardinal
