When I was 7 years old, the 19th Amendment granting the right to vote for women was ratified, and I availed myself of that right and privilege as soon as I turned 21 in 1934. Over the years, I have not only participated in the electoral process by voting in almost all elections, I have also registered voters, taken voters to the polls, conducted voter education programs, and worked to ensure that all have the right to vote and have their vote counted.
With my history of civic engagement, I am especially disappointed that my vote will not be counted in San Antonio’s mayoral runoff election.