Our state’s primary election is tomorrow, May 3, and your vote is especially important this year.
The Indiana’s Chamber’s Jeff Brantley, senior vice president of political affairs and the foundation, puts it this way: “We will see the biggest Republican primary election for state legislators in generations.”
The Chamber, through its Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG) political action committee, aggressively supports candidates and legislators who enable Hoosier businesses to thrive. We provide this support knowing that what’s good for business is ultimately good for the economy and jobs. As the economy improves, so does the quality of life for all Hoosiers. Unfortunately, not every candidate in the primary sees it that way, so the stakes are high.
While we all have various meetings and other business and personal responsibilities tomorrow, it’s also our duty to help choose our government representatives with thoughtful consideration. It’s the foundation our country is built upon.
Not participating is, in effect, giving up your opportunity to be part of the process. Voting is only the first step. Become educated on the issues. Communicate with your elected officials about your priorities. Learn how their votes impact your state and more specifically your workplace and job.
Some people may feel that their vote doesn’t make a difference. But Chamber President Kevin Brinegar’s own experience demonstrates it certainly does. When he first ran for his local school board, he won by only 44 votes – that equaled one vote per precinct.
All elections matter. The repercussions are felt in the public policies that touch our lives every day.
If you’ve already cast your ballot in early voting, thank you. If you like the tradition of going to the polls on primary election day, please let your voice be heard tomorrow.
