Vidak-Perez election turns out few voters

In the wake of the July 23rd special election pitting Republican Andy Vidak against Democrat Leticia Perez for the State Senate District 16, South Kern Sol asked Kern County residents what kept voter turnout so low -- of 486,996 eligible voters, only 17,595 people in Kern County cast ballots.   Answers ran the gamut from residents not thinking they were officially registered, feeling uninspired by either candidate, not having time, and just plain forgetting.  But the real answer is more complex.  “People in these communities simply do not have the time to worry about politics and voting because they are too busy trying to support their families. They do not see how voting can help them put food on the table or pay this months’ rent.”  Read the story on South Kern Sol.