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Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins

Does My Vote Matter?

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WFAE

With the primary season over, Americans are looking toward November – or at least they should be but a recent poll reveals that 90 percent of Americans aren’t confident in the political system. That could lead voters to question the worth of their ballot. They might ask, “Does my vote count in a system of super delegates and the Electoral College?” NPR is examining that question and so will we.

NPR: 

Amid Long Voting Lines And Claims Of A 'Rigged System,' Does My Vote Matter?

Guests
Dr. Michael Bitzer
, provost, professor of political science, Catawba College

Delores Johnson Hurt, president, League of Women Voters of Charlotte-Mecklenburg

Michael Dickerson, director, Mecklenburg County Board of Elections 

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