So apparently some people don’t vote because they’re concerned they don’t know enough about all the issues. They’re afraid they’ll vote for the wrong thing. That’s real! Can y’all share how you learn about candidates and issues? 1/5

I start at the top of the ballot with the voter pamphlet. Match the position or initiative. Browse through the official positions. I don’t usually read every word—if someone doesn’t list relevant experience or has no endorsements, that’s a red flag for me https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚩" title="Dreieckige Fahne an einem Pfosten" aria-label="Emoji: Dreieckige Fahne an einem Pfosten"> 2/5

On my laptop, I pull up two election guides. In my area, that’s Seattle Times and The Stranger. Consider the bias of your sources: the Times tends to be pro-business, the Stranger likes to throw verbal grenades. You can disagree with both your sources! 3/5

If you’re still stuck, you can look at other guides or talk to friends you trust. This is an open book test https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📖" title="Offenes Buch" aria-label="Emoji: Offenes Buch"> I like to see who’s funding a campaign. Pick the issues that matter to you 4/5

Sometimes the two top candidates genuinely are pretty similar. That’s fine! Remember you’re one vote among millions. You’re not responsible for everything an elected official does. Do your best https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💗" title="Wachsendes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Wachsendes Herz"> 5/5