Voting is an indispensable component of our democratic process.
It is the one chance we get to make our voices heard on a national, state or community level.
Whatever your political affiliation, your ability to vote puts you in charge of elected officials.
The best part is registering to vote couldn't be simpler.
If you would like to vote here in Auburn, you have a couple of options. You can go to the Driver's License Office or the Department of Human Resources, both in Opelika, and pick up a voter registration form.
You can also register by mail. Just type "vote" into the search bar at the top of the Auburn website and click on the first link in the search queue, which takes you to a PDF of the voter registration form. All you have to do is mail the form to the Lee County Board of Registrars Office at P.O. Box 1530 Opelika, Ala. 36803-1530.
After you mail in or turn in your registration form, you will receive a registration postcard that verifies your status as a local voter and tells you the location of your voting precinct.
If you prefer to vote as an absentee, just go to AlabamaVotes.gov and fill out an absentee ballot application. Once you fill out the application, mail it to the Absentee Election Manager for Lee County, 2311 Gateway Dr. Room B-219 Opelika, Ala. 36801.
If the elections of 2000 and 2008 have taught us anything, it's that your votes matter. Although politicians seem to be the only ones with power, they actually work for you, which is a responsibility you shouldn't take lightly.
It is a simple act that can change a nation.
Voting is your right as an American citizen, and you should exercise that right as much as possible.
Inform yourself about the issues, learn about the candidates and what they stand for and get out there and make a difference.
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