TYLER, Texas — When voting -- no matter if it's someone’s first time voting or what party they're affiliated with -- they deserve accurate information. One woman is helping make the trip to the polls easier, especially for young voters.
Armetta Roy created an online, nonpartisan resource called "903 Votes" filled with election information related to Smith and surrounding counties. People can find their polling locations and information that's on their ballot.
Roy said anyone can use this resource, but it was initially created to encourage young voters to cast their ballot because whether they vote or not, those elected will have an impact on their daily lives.
“Have some control. Have some say in what that impact will be and look like for you, your community and your family. I always tell people to think about the people who can't vote and aren't going to be able to have their voice heard in this election,” Roy said.
There's also a resource called "ballot builder" on the website where visitors can compare the candidates’ stances for each race on issues they care about the most.
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