Per Dictionary.com, Vote (noun) is defined as
- a formal expression of opinion or choice, either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of individuals.
- the means by which such expression is made, as a ballot, ticket, etc.
- the right to such expression:
In other words, voting is your right to express your opinion on a candidate or an issue. Informed voters play an active role in governance on the federal, state, and local levels.
There is no such thing as not voting. Not showing up to vote has consequences too. Here's how America voted, and didn't, in the 2016 Presidential election, courtesy of The Washington Post. Don't let others decide for you; show up, VOTE, and be a decider.
