As you know (as you had better know), Indiana's primary is set for May 3. As your fellow students at Purdue have pointed out, that's smack dab in the middle of finals week.
While I admire your slavish devotion to doing your best on your finals, that's no excuse for not voting, especially here in Tippecanoe County where voting early is SOOOO easy. And you can pick up a gallon of milk at the same time.
Early voting is going on at area PayLess Grocery Stores all week. You can do this.
Remember that this is a primary election. That means you'll only be able to vote for people who are vying to be candidates for either the Republican or Democratic party. Indiana has what's called an open primary. When you arrive at the polling location, you simply need to tell the person checking you in whether you would like the Republican or the Democratic ballot. That's it. They don't check to see whether that's how you actually voted in the past, or anything like that. (Also remember to bring a government-issued ID.)
Also remember that the presidential is not the only game in town. There are lots of state and local races that, quite honestly, will probably have a greater day-to-day effect on you than the presidential election.
If you'd like to see who will be on which ballot before you get there, email electionboard@tippecanoe.in.gov. Give them your full name, birth date, and address, and they will email you both the Republican and the Democratic ballots.
Now get out there and VOTE!
And yes, voting is worth 10 engagement points for those of you in my classes.
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