Questions about the legitimacy of this historic election are rising out of the chaos: a hindered postal service, claims of voter fraud, and a global pandemic. But another question is the legitimacy of our votes. So let's talk about your ballot: What do all the different races mean? Which races are important? How do I pick a candidate? Can my vote actually affect change? How does change actually happen?
And most importantly: Does my vote count?
Because for some Americans, it won’t.
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