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7 crucial things to remember as we look back at the election

Election Day Voting

Voters walk into the downtown Flagstaff library Tuesday morning to cast their vote on Election Day.

At the heart of American democracy is a shared principle that has guided our nation for nearly 250 years: The people decide. Elections don’t just happen in a vacuum every two or four years. They are a collective effort requiring all of us to participate and be engaged citizens � as voters, poll workers and election officials alike.

Our elections empower every eligible voter to have a say in who will govern our republic and the policies that will shape our future. No matter your political beliefs, elections remind us that every voice matters. Take it from us � a liberal Democrat from Maryland and a conservative Republican from Tennessee who certainly don’t agree on many issues � civility and trust in the democratic process are hallmarks of self-government.



Edwards, a Democrat from Maryland, and Wamp, a Republican from Tennessee, previously served in the House of Representatives and now are co-chairs of Issue One’s National Council on Election Integrity.



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