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Every American vote matters. In our nation’s history many elections across all levels of government have been decided by a few votes (only 1 vote in some elections!). Regardless of the political parties of the winners, elections have had real consequences on the lives of Americans. At OneV we believe that facts about close elections and the clear impact of election outcomes on everyday lives are important reminders for all Americans to cherish the right to vote.

One Vote Margin in NH State Senate Election

In the 1982 New Hampshire State Senate District 8 election, incumbent George Wiggins defeated Fred Belair by 1 vote (5,352-5,351). #VotingMatters #2018Midterms #NewHampshire

Candidate’s Friend Forgets to Vote & One Vote Loss

In the 2002 Washington House of Representatives Primary for the 26th Legislative District, Ed Mitchell defeated Kevin Entze by one vote: 5,870–5,869. Unfortunately for Entze, one of his friends admitted that he never mailed his ballot. “He left his ballot on his kitchen counter and it never got sent out,” Entze said. #VotingMatters #2018Midterms #Washington

“Landslide Jim” Wins by One Vote

In the 1991 Virginia House of Delegates election for the 53rd District, David Sanders had won the seat by 17 votes out of nearly 13,000 cast on election night. However, a recount six weeks later, determined that Jim Scott was the winner by a single vote. He immediately became known as “Landslide Jim”. #VotingMatters #2018Midterms #Virginia