Natalia B. Dutra<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a Runoff?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of us have already voted this year, once if not twice, yet I\u2019ve been getting more texts and calls about voting. What\u2019s that about? Surprise, there is another election very soon! This election is known as a runoff election. These types of elections happen when there is no clear winner in a race from a previous election. In this case, there were a few races from the general election, in November, that did not have a clear winner. The runoff is sort of like a tie-breaker; citizens get another chance to vote for the elected official they would like to see represent their community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What am I Voting for?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the county you live in, there may be a number of positions to vote for. One of the statewide elections is for Public Service Commissioner; the Public Service Commissioner is in charge of the regulation of essential utility services such as energy and water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Two of the biggest, statewide races in this election though, are for the Senate. The Senate is one of the two Congressional houses; there are two senators per state, and they serve terms of six years. During this election cycle, both of Georgia\u2019s Senate seats were up for grabs. Neither of the races had candidates with over 50% of the votes, so a runoff was necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Luckily, if you did not register in time to vote in November, you still have time to register so that you can participate in the Runoff Election. Election Day for the Runoff Election is Tuesday, January 5th, but there are many additional opportunities to vote before then. Voting early or by mail lets you skip long lines on Election Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Early voting, which allows you to vote at a more convenient time, begins on December 14th. Voting early also allows you to vote anywhere in your county, rather than voting at your designated polling location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another super convenient way to vote is through absentee ballots, or voting by mail. After you apply for your absentee ballot, you receive your ballot in the mail and can vote from the comfort of your home. Applying is also super easy and can be done completely online. If you plan on voting by mail, apply to receive your ballot as soon as possible, so that there is enough time for your ballot to get to you. After you complete your ballot you can either send it back in the mail, or you can turn it in at a dropbox. If your ballot does not get to you in time, you can still vote in person; you just have to sign a paper that will void your absentee ballot when you arrive at your polling location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Should I Care?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A big question for many people is why this election matters. Even if you voted in the General Election, it is still important to vote. This election is especially important because it will decide who controls the Senate. The Senate has many important duties; they have the power to ratify treaties, confirm presidential appointments, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides the importance of this specific election, voting, in general, is also very important. Your vote allows you to decide which elected officials will be in charge; it is critical to vote for people that will fight for your rights and for the wellbeing of your community. The presidential election is not the only thing you should care about; local elections and other federal elections are crucial. The decisions these elected officials make are more likely to affect us on an immediate level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget to participate in the Runoff Election because your voice deserves to be heard. Your opinion is important and you have a say in what happens in your community. Your vote is your power!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important Links<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Natalia B. Dutra<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bfQu\u00e9 es una Elecci\u00f3n de Segunda Vuelta?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n La mayor\u00eda de nosotros ya hemos votado este a\u00f1o, una vez si no dos veces, sin embargo, he estado recibiendo m\u00e1s mensajes y llamadas sobre la votaci\u00f3n. \u00bfDe qu\u00e9 se trata? \u00a1Sorpresa, hay otra elecci\u00f3n muy pronto! Esta elecci\u00f3n es conocida como una Elecci\u00f3n de Segunda Vuelta. Este tipo de elecci\u00f3n ocurre cuando no hay un ganador claro en una carrera de una elecci\u00f3n anterior. En este caso, hubo algunas carreras de las elecciones generales, en noviembre, que no ten\u00edan un ganador claro. La segunda vuelta es como un desempate; los ciudadanos tienen otra oportunidad de votar por el funcionario electo que les gustar\u00eda ver representando a su comunidad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 Estoy Votando?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dependiendo del condado en que vives, puede haber un n\u00famero de posiciones para votar. Una de las elecciones estatales es para Comisionado de la Administraci\u00f3n P\u00fablica; el Comisionado de la Administraci\u00f3n P\u00fablica se encarga de la regulaci\u00f3n de los servicios p\u00fablicos esenciales, como la energ\u00eda y el agua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Las carreras m\u00e1s importantes en esta elecci\u00f3n, sin embargo, son para el Senado. El Senado es una de las dos c\u00e1maras del Congreso; hay dos senadores por estado, y sirven t\u00e9rminos de seis a\u00f1os. Durante este ciclo electoral, los dos puestos del Senado de Georgia est\u00e1n en juego. Ninguna de las dos carreras tuvo candidatos con m\u00e1s del 50% de los votos, por lo que fue necesaria una segunda vuelta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fechas Importantes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Afortunadamente, si no se registr\u00f3 a tiempo para votar en noviembre, todav\u00eda tiene tiempo para registrarse para poder participar en la Elecci\u00f3n de Segunda Vuelta. El d\u00eda de las elecciones para la segunda vuelta es el martes, d\u00eda 5 de enero, pero hay muchas oportunidades adicionales para votar antes de entonces. Votar temprano o por correo te permite evitar largas filas el d\u00eda de las elecciones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n La votaci\u00f3n temprana, que le permite votar en un momento m\u00e1s conveniente, comienza el 14 de diciembre. Votar temprano tambi\u00e9n le permite votar en cualquier lugar de su condado, en vez de votar en su lugar de votaci\u00f3n designado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Otra manera s\u00faper conveniente de votar es a trav\u00e9s de boletas por correo. Despu\u00e9s de solicitar su boleta por correo, usted recibir\u00e1 su boleta por correo y podr\u00e1 votar desde la comodidad de su hogar. La aplicaci\u00f3n tambi\u00e9n es s\u00faper f\u00e1cil y se puede hacer completamente en l\u00ednea. Si usted planea votar por correo, solicite recibir su boleta lo antes posible, de modo que haya suficiente tiempo para que su boleta llegue a usted. Despu\u00e9s de completar tu boleta, puedes enviarla de vuelta en el correo o entregarla en un dropbox. Si su boleta no llega a tiempo, usted todav\u00eda puede votar en persona; usted s\u00f3lo tiene que firmar un papel que anular\u00e1 su boleta por correo cuando llegue a su lugar de votaci\u00f3n. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 Deber\u00eda Importarme?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Una gran pregunta para muchas personas es por qu\u00e9 esta elecci\u00f3n importa. Incluso si usted vot\u00f3 en las elecciones generales, todav\u00eda es importante votar. Esta elecci\u00f3n es especialmente importante porque decidir\u00e1 cu\u00e1l partido controla el Senado. El Senado tiene muchas funciones importantes; tienen el poder de ratificar tratados, confirmar nombramientos presidenciales y m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adem\u00e1s de la importancia de esta elecci\u00f3n espec\u00edfica, el voto, en general, tambi\u00e9n es muy importante. Su voto le permite decidir qu\u00e9 funcionarios electos estar\u00e1n a cargo; es cr\u00edtico votar por personas que luchar\u00e1n por sus derechos y por el bienestar de su comunidad. Las elecciones presidenciales no son lo \u00fanico que deber\u00eda importarte; las elecciones locales y otras elecciones federales son cruciales. Las decisiones que estos funcionarios electos toman son m\u00e1s probables afectarnos en un nivel inmediato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No te olvides de participar en la Elecci\u00f3n de Segunda Vuelta porque tu voz merece ser escuchada. Tu opini\u00f3n es importante y tienes voz en lo que sucede en tu comunidad. \u00a1Tu voto es tu poder!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enlaces Importantes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Work Cited<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Peter, Josh. \u201cGeorgia Runoff Elections Will Determine Control of US Senate: How We Got Here.\u201d USA Today<\/em>, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 7 Nov. 2020, www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2020\/11\/06\/2020-georgia-runoff-election-senate-loeffler-ossoff\/6192322002\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NOTE: The opinions expressed in this blog are the opinions of the author only. It is not to be assumed that the opinions are those of GALEO or the GALEO Latino Community Development Fund. For the official position on any issue for GALEO, please contact Jerry Gonzalez, CEO of GALEO at jerry@galeo.org<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Natalia B. Dutra What is a Runoff? 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