by Aidan Trump ’21

The 2020 presidential election looms large as Americans begin to cast their ballots. The vast majority have either voted for President Donald Trump or for former Vice President Joe Biden, but this is not the case when it comes to Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Hogan told The Washington Post that he wrote in the name Ronald Reagan on his mail-in ballot. Hogan’s choice to vote for someone who passed away 16 years ago sets a poor example, especially for first time voters. Hogan should be encouraging voters to have a say in their democracy. His choice is disheartening because as he himself was voted into office, he should understand the importance of voting. 

As Americans, we have a say in who we want to be the President of the United States. The right to vote in a free and fair election is one of the things that makes our country great. Our elected officials shouldn’t squander their vote, they should set a precedent and have an active role in who becomes the next leader of the free world.