text: does our vote really count? or is the presidency chosen before the election even begins? does our vote really count? or do you think that powerful people choose our president, and the elections are just a front. are we really in charge? or are certain powerful people the ones who are really pulling the strings. yes your vote counts--the last two presidential elections have proven that.  but remember, it's not just presidential elections.  there are local elections where your vote counts even more.     and if you live in cook county, illinois, your vote counts as often as you vote !  :)