 Well getting out to vote today was important for both parties and sometimes not having a ride to the polls, being unsure about the different candidates, or not being registered can deter potential voters. For the last 20 years the Red Lake Political Education Committee has been working to address those issues within the reservation. The volunteer organization has been hitting the pavement during this election season to increase voting participation, civic participation. They do so by holding candidate forms, preparing residents for the caucuses, going door-to-door, registering citizens, and driving voters to the polls. While the group does not endorse any specific candidates, they hope that the winners will do the best to represent their needs. When I got this job I thought, let's get people to vote. You know, I mean, everyone's vote is important. I think when people tell me like one vote it doesn't matter, you know, but it does, that's your voice. With this presidential election there's a lot of interest and with Red Lake candidates on the ballot and some, you know, issues that affect us, you know, real close to home with respect to education, I think they will have a very good turnout. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.