From local elections to federal ones, there are so many opportunities to cast your ballot. If you’re on the fence about voting this year or want to celebrate the chance you get to have your voice heard, these quotes about voting should help (or continue to) inspire you to make it to the polls, rain or shine.
10+ Inspirational Voting Quotes to Get You to the Polls
National Election Day is like the Olympics of voting. Get pumped for casting your ballot with these inspirational voting quotes.
- We can vote our way into situations and vote our way out of them.
- Just like using coupons, you have the right to vote so why not use it?
- Lucky to be living in a time where I have the right to vote.
- The polls won’t know what hit them.
- My favorite romantic spot? The polls.
- I was born to vote.
- Bratsummer? More like Votingfall.
- If I could survive Black Friday of ’05, I can survive these long voting lines.
- I may not be able to cast a line, but I sure can cast a vote.
- My favorite holiday is Election Day.
- I may not be sure of many things, but I’m positive about who I’m voting for this year.
- The only thing certain about my future is that I’ll be first in line at the polls.
- The hardest thing about voting is coloring within the lines.
- Vote like nobody’s watching.
- Know why today’s going to be a great day? Because it’s voting day!
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5+ Sexy Quotes About Voting for the First Time
Voting for the first time this year? Commemorate the occasion with one of these tongue-in-cheek quotes about voting for the first time.
- My first time voting was dreamy, what about yours?
- You never forget your first time voting.
- Everyone’s first time voting is different.
- You’ll cherish your first time voting.
- I’m always trying to recreate the feeling of the first time I voted.
- I couldn’t find the slot on my first time, but now I never miss it.
- My first time voting was so fast, I blinked and it was over.
10+ “I Voted” Captions to Capture the Momentous Occasion
Voting is a momentous occasion! Spread the voting joy with these “I voted” captions perfect for capturing the mood.
- I vote to make sure my voice is heard.
- I voted because my ancestors couldn’t.
- I voted because it’s a right not everyone has.
- I voted to make the change I want to see in the world.
- I voted because my voice matters.
- I voted to make a change.
- I voted because it’s my right, and it hasn’t always been.
- I voted to ensure my voice gets counted.
- I voted in honor of my loved ones who aren’t here today.
- I voted to make sure my community is seen.
- I voted with my family in mind.
- I voted to protect my rights.
- I voted and you should too!
- I voted and all I got was this cute sticker.
10 Famous Quotes to Inspire You to Vote
Your favorite famous figures have to head to the polls and cast their ballots like everyone else. Take a page out of their books with one of these famous voting quotes.
- “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” — Plato
- “The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.” — John Lewis
- “…remember that your most important job in life as a member of this community to be involved in bettering it.” — Sonia Sotomayor
- “The only way to save democracy is if we, together, fight for it.” — Barack Obama
- “Every single person, every individual right now in this election can make a difference.” — Aaron Tveit
- “Our vote is our power, which is why it is so critical to use it in every election.” — Stacey Abrams
- “Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.” — Susan B. Anthony
- “When people are not showing up to vote, there are decisions being made about their body, about their life, about their environment without them actually contributing to that conversation.” — Carmen Perez
- “One vote does in fact count.” — Gloria Steinem
- “Democracy means one person, one vote.” — Bernie Sanders
Let Your Voice Be Heard
Social malaise and strangers on the internet may tout an anti-voting rhetoric, but you have the power to make sure your voice is heard. Celebrate that power with these voting quotes and get to the polls this November.
