Elections

The upcoming midterm election will likely be one of the most closely followed elections in a long time, punctuating a political term that’s been rife with debate and protest. But the problem remains that many of the eligible voters in the United States still don’t come out to the polls. According to FairVote, only about 60 percent of eligible voters show up for presidential election years and the number is even lower for midterm elections — hovering at about 40 percent. Primaries and local elections?

One of the things that it seems people are most excited about right now is the end of winter. For sure, if you live in one of the colder parts of the country you’re hearing your neighbors complain about more cold and more snow. They want the warmer weather . . . now!

Besides longer days, budding flowers and warmer temperatures, the spring and the summer present a lot of excellent opportunities for specialty advertising distributors to capitalize on people’s desire to be social and get outside.