The morning was quiet and calm as I walked to the closest voting place. Races are tight and close this year. Each button I pushed, I thought, would my one vote make a difference? Well, it does. Here are some examples: In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union. In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from conviction after being impeached. In 1876, one vote in the electoral college gave Rutherford D. Hayes the Presidency of the United States. In 1948, one vote gave Harry Truman the presidency: He carried California by less than one vote per precinct. In 1960, one vote per precinct in Illionois would have given Richard Nixon the presidency over John F. Kennedy. Some dated examples, yes, but voting hasn’t changed much since then.

So, if you think your vote doesn’t make a difference, think again. If you are not convinced, read more, here.

One vote turns into 100 and then 1000 and then 1,000,000. But, for those numbers to add up, each person must vote. The races are close. This is why I voted this morning - to perhaps, be the one vote which tips the issue in the “right” direction.