Madison Meuth
October 5, 2025
Before I was old enough to vote, I felt the effects of the choices made by those who could. Their choices shaped my world and my future. I saw how laws about education funding determined whether my school had enough resources and how economic policies affected the stability of families in my community. My parents and mentors voted to provide a better future for their generation and to ensure a stable future generations to come. Many people, especially women and marginalized groups, had to fight or wait to be granted the right to vote. As a new voter, I am now able to carry on their legacy and impact future generations by contributing my voice to the decisions facing our country. That responsibility reminds me that my vote isn’t just a right, it is a promise to participate in an equal manner that is not granted to many people in the world.
My vote is my voice; it turns opinion into action. The United States of America continues to be a patriotic country because our government feels personalized. Each ballot cast reflects the values and hopes of individuals, allowing them to come together to shape our country’s future. Our government belongs to those who show up and participate in the process. Voting reminds me that change doesn’t come from leaders, but from citizens who care enough to help make that change. When I cast my vote, I’m not just expressing my own beliefs; I’m contributing to the collective story of my community and country.
Voting matters to me because its impact extends far beyond one person or one election. Each vote pushes our nation forward. Many people don’t realize that no matter how insignificant their vote may seem, when combined with others they can collectively create a wave of change. When I cast my vote, I think of those who can’t yet, those who never could, and those who will one day live with the results of today’s decisions.