What does what do we want to vote?

What does what you wear to school have to do with Election Day?

More than you might think.

It is those younger voters who are the stars of the...

Today we'll find out why in our 2021 Election Day special.

Realize your power at the ballot box.

Be that spark.

I'm Bethany Van Delft.

It's Tuesday, November 2nd, and this is the 10 News.

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9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Whether you realize it or not, local and state officials have a big effect on our day-to-day lives here in the United States.

Democracy is a work in progress, and we all take part. So, who gets elected in local and state elections?

The United States has 19,000 cities, towns, and villages, and in each one, local people choose the leaders who make and

enforce the laws, decide how to spend local tax money, and oversee transport.

They even decide how schools should be run.

Attention everyone.

May have your attention?

School board members determine school policies and curriculum, so if you wear a

uniform at school, or if your school has a music program, the school board made those decisions.

Commissioners, judges, district attorneys, city or town council members, and mayors are few of the

other local representatives who are elected to make and enforce laws and budgets.

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