With the upcoming 2024 general election, many people across the nation have a hot topic on their mind: voting. Voting is an extremely important action to shape the future. In fact, Medina Electric Cooperative relies on voting to choose our board of directors, as the co-op is owned by its members and allows them to take part in the democratic process.

Medina EC understands the importance of getting involved, being heard and voting with co-op issues in mind. Here are a few ways you can help:

• America’s Electric Cooperative PAC: Founded in 1966, this is the federal political action committee of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. It is funded by grassroots contributions from electric co-op members and employees in 48 states. By giving support and becoming a PAC member, you will help support political candidates who recognize the vital role of electric cooperatives in their local communities. Visit Cooperative.com/PACDonation to learn more and make a donation. You will also have the opportunity to sign up or renew your contributions later this year.
• Rural Friends of Electric Cooperatives PAC: While similar to America’s Electric Cooperative PAC, this PAC focuses on the representatives of and in the state of Texas. The group consists of co-op members who help defend their local electric cooperative and care enough to contribute to the progress and growth of their cooperative and the communities it serves. To learn more, visit TexasE-C.org/About/Coop-Advocacy.
• Co-ops Vote: This non-partisan project of America’s Electric Cooperatives provides its members and employees with resources and information to assist them at the polls while keeping co-op issues in mind. A list of policymakers and candidates is also provided to help voters to see what energy policies they support and how those policies would impact access to reliable, affordable energy. Visit Vote.Coop to learn more.