About April's Ballot

So…why the heck do I tell you and your friends how I voted?

I started this site because I used to call my brilliant uncle Raphael Konigsberg ~ (see also this Konigsberg vs the State Bar) and ask him how to vote–especially for judges. I mean, who knew how to pick judges?  When he died, I said, “So now who’ll tell me how to vote?”

Then I realized, “Uh-oh…”

So. I’ve been researching, comparing, and sharing my ballot with friends, and friends of friends for more than 20 years.  Many thanks to the individuals and groups who continue to share their views with me.

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FLASHBACK: 2016

Madam President Clinton

We’ve learned the hard way: we can’t rest on our laurels in this (any) election.

A quick story about this: my very smart friend Ray worked at the Toronto Star during the 2016 election. After the election, his wife, my very smart friend Denise, packed and sent me the front page they expected to print (all the while trying not to cry): a huge photo of Hillary Clinton with the caption, “Madam President.” It hangs in my office to this day.

And let’s get one thing straight right away:

IT’S REALLY IMPORTANT
TO VOTE
IN DOWN-BALLOT RACES

“In fact, some would argue that these races are the most important part of the ballot. The most pressing issues that we’ve seen crop up in our area—including hate, violence, and attacks on our community—are going to be solved by our city council members and school board officials.” ~ from the Los Angeles LGB Center

“Often the most direct impact you have as a voter is on the state and local races and ballot proposals farther down the ballot. Lesser-known officials like judges, city council members, prosecutors, or state senators can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life.” ~ from Know Your Ballot/UMICH

SO ~ let’s lace up our marching shoes, make our best educated guesses all the way down our ballots, help someone else vote all the way down their ballot, and celebrate! ~April

“Nobody hears your boos. They’ll hear your vote.” ~ President Barack Obama