I recently discussed how I wanted to be more involved in my community, so tonight I went to a voter information session sponsored by VA – BLOC (Black Leadership Organizing Collaborative). My state delegate, Marcia Price, led the event and gave those in attendance pertinent information regarding the November election.

Madame Delegate addressing the crowd ever so eloquently!

I expressed my concern about Medicaid not being expanded which caused me to be denied for the program.  Delegate Price suggested that in January, when the House goes back into session, I and a group of other disgruntled millennials make some signs, head up to Richmond, and let the other delegates know that we want Medicaid to be expanded.  Unfortunately, it won’t be voted upon anytime soon, but if I can prevent another 26 year old from going through what I’m experiencing right now, then I’ll be happy.

One thing I learned that I didn’t previously know was that if I’m a registered voter but I haven’t voted since, lets say the 2008 presidential election, then my status can become inactive and that could cause problems for me when I try to vote again.  I can check my status by going to this website, to view my Virginia voting record.  If you aren’t from Virginia then your state should have a similar website.  When I was in college I registered in North Carolina.  But after using this website, I found out that I am inactive since it  was 2011 when I last voted there.

If you are not registered to vote yet you have until October 17th, by 5 pm, to do so if you live in Virginia.  The deadline varies by state.  But a simple google search will tell you that date, however I’m going to make it easy for my 10.5 readers and drop yet another link!  Okay, so click this, then click the down arrow where it says “state” so you can see the corresponding information for whichever state you’re a resident of.  See, I told you it would be simple.  Melly would never steer you wrong.  Well I might but…we’ll save that for another day.

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I hope that everyone goes to vote on Tuesday, November 8th.  More importantly, I hope everyone continues to vote in their state/local elections.  If you don’t vote then you don’t get to complain.  Remember, #ItStartsHere and there’s much work to be done after the Presidential election.  The opposition’s teeth and ambitions are bared, so ya’ll better be prepared! *drops mic*

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