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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 32 MIN

To Vote Or Not To Vote: What Motivates Chicagoans’ Participation In Democracy

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

Beyond party affiliation, there is a broad diversity in who, how and why we vote. For some, it’s the issues that matter most; for others, it’s party loyalty. And then there are those who choose abstention. Today on In the Loop, Stevie Valles, executive director, Chicago Votes, and Violet Miller, Chicago Sun-Times reporter, give us a primary day primer on what motivates us to vote. For a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.

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Beyond party affiliation, there is a broad diversity in who, how and why we vote. For some, it’s the issues that matter most; for others, it’s party loyalty. And then there are those who choose abstention. Today on In the Loop, Stevie Valles,...

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