As midterm elections approach, nationwide outreach gathered perspectives on whether citizens still believe in the power of their ballot. The series examined how everyday Americans feel about the process of casting their votes ahead of Tuesday. It also gauged whether individuals genuinely believe their single vote holds any real influence. The reporting was brought together by a collaborative production and filming team.
Do Americans still believe in the power of their vote?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC has been speaking to Americans across the country about Tuesday's midterm elections. We asked voters how they feel about casting a ballot and whether they think their vote matters.
Video produced and edited by Meiying Wu; filmed by Meiying Wu, Katy Bailes, Sheila Flynn and Andrew Herbert.
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