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VOTER TOOLKIT
The ONE EXCUSE heard most often for not voting in an election is, "My one vote won't make a difference." Yet history has proven the enormous power of one single vote.
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England.
In 1649, one vote caused King Charles I of England to be executed.
In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union.
In 1850, one vote brought California into the Union.
In 1962, one vote determined the governors of three states: Maine, Rhode Island, and North Dakota.
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England.
In 1649, one vote caused King Charles I of England to be executed.
In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union.
In 1850, one vote brought California into the Union.
In 1962, one vote determined the governors of three states: Maine, Rhode Island, and North Dakota.
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SOURCE: "One Vote Makes a Difference" published by Sumter County Supervisor of Elections.
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Type of Elections: Learn about Primary, General, and Special Elections. If you recently moved to Florida, be sure to read about the Primary. Unlike many other states voters do more than select a party's candidates to run in the General Election.
Three Ways to Vote: Learn your options for voting.
Prepare to Vote: Information on registering to vote as well as Voter Guides to national, state, and local elections.
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