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What's Motivating You To Vote This Year? Tell Us In 2 Sentences Or Less

October 25, 2018

Frannie Carr Toth
Cloe Axelson

Tom Brezinski, at right, votes while his service dog Suzie lays at his feet at the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters office Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Norwalk, Calif. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)

You are no doubt aware that the first national election since President Trump won the White House is in less than two weeks.

As we approach November 6, we're curious to know what our readers are thinking.

Are you planning to vote? If so, why? What’s motivating you to cast a ballot this year? Perhaps it's a specific issue or a candidate. If you're not planning to vote, what’s holding you back?

Please tell us your answer by submitting the form below and we may be in touch with you to follow up.

We're compiling the feedback we receive for a special feature before Election Day. Questions? Email us at opinion@wbur.org.

2018 Midterm Elections