by Oct. 11 to vote in midterms

The deadline to register to vote in this year’s midterms is coming up and some TCC members are encouraging students to register while others believe it’s more important to be informed.

To participate in the fall midterm elections, a person needs to register to vote by Oct. 11. There have been tables provided across the district that can help students fill out the paperwork necessary for the process, and on SE Campus they’re even planning a Voter Education Week during Oct. 3-7.

“Throughout the month of September, Tarrant County Volunteer Deputy Registrars, Texas Rising and MOVE Texas programs have been on the SE Campus encouraging students to get registered to vote and educating them on voter registration and election deadlines,” SE Campus coordinator of student activities Veronica Guzman said.

The voter education week will include activities such as meeting local officials, a mock election to show what submitting a ballot is like and a discussion of who will be on the ballot this year. Also, there will be tables available for students to register and learn about the voting process on SE.

According to howto.vote, someone can register in-person or mail a filled-out form to a local election office. If someone is unsure of whether they are registered, it’s possible to check their status through the Texas Secretary of State’s website after providing some information.

South Campus instructor Carlos Rovelo explains the importance of voting to his class every day.

“I’m very passionate about the future and when I present this topic to my students, it’s about your future. It’s not about mine, it’s about yours,” he said.

It is a no-brainer to register to vote, but where there is no will and responsibility, we just take it for granted.

Rovelo said he wants his students to realize the work it took to get America to the point where it’s easy to register and vote in elections. He also said it is important to realize that voting is starting a legacy that will continue for future generations.

“What you do will change who follows, in the sense you