‘My Vote Doesn’t Matter’: How to Respond to Christians Who Don’t Plan to Vote

As I’ve traveled across the nation this year, I’ve had many opportunities to speak about my work mobilizing Christians to engage in the political process. What continues to surprise me, however, is that many believers tell me they don’t plan to vote because their vote “doesn’t matter.” Some say, “I already know who is going to win in my state.” Others claim, “I don’t know any of the people on the ballot. I wouldn’t even know who to vote for.” Still others tell me that it doesn’t matter who ge