Just One Vote

Does one vote really matter? 

In 1839, Marcus Morton was elected governor of Massachusetts by getting one more vote than his opponent. 

Herbert Connolly lost track of time while campaigning for a seat on the Massachusetts Governor's Council in 1988. When he went to vote, the polls had just closed. He lost his own election by one vote.

In Sydney Nixon's case, "just one vote" mattered twice! In 1997, he won his election for Vermont state representative by one vote -- 570 to 569. Then there was a recount and he lost -- 572 to 571.

So, one vote can make a difference. Whatever your views and whichever candidates you support, make sure that you vote! It is your right; it is your responsibility.