In an election in which both major party nominees are two of the most unpopular and least trusted candidates in American political history, not feeling excited about voting is understandable. Unless you’re a diehard supporter of Clinton, Trump, or a third party candidate like Gary Johnson, Jill Stein, or Evan McMullin, you’ve probably spent some time wrestling with the question, “Should I even vote?”

In an election like this, that’s an important question.

If you don’t like Clinton or Trump, should you vote for the candidate you see as the lesser of two evils?

Should you vote third party in protest?

Should you not vote?

Voting is one of the most precious freedoms we enjoy as Americans, and a right that should never be taken for granted.

Who you vote for is entirely up to you, but your vote is your right to put your voice into action: use it!

Even if you don’t feel comfortable voting for any of the candidates on the ballot, you should, at the very least, submit a blank ballot.

Submitting a blank ballot records your participation in the election, which makes politicians likelier to address your concerns in the future.

It doesn't matter whether you vote Red, Blue, gold, green, or choose to write in a candidate.

Actively engaging in the democratic process is what keeps American government working.

Submitted by Jordan Price