Quiz: Who You Should Vote For In The Upcoming Election, Based On What You Want
Women have voted for nearly one century – why stop now?
Every four years, Americans have the opportunity to partake in the election of our next U.S. President. Sometimes, that ends up being the incumbent (a.k.a. the sitting president), but in 2024, neither candidate from the major parties, Democrat and Republican, is currently serving as POTUS. This election cycle, former President Donald Trump (who served as the president from 2016 to 2020) and current Vice President Kamala Harris (serving alongside President Joe Biden) are duking it out – and we the people are blessed with the chance to elect just one.
American democracy is just that – a blessing that set global precedence for democratic government, and we directly benefit from it! Our elections are spicy and exciting, as vibrant public discourse bubbles up as we inch closer and closer to November, but sometimes people may find it tough to parse out which candidate best aligns with their personal values.
We at Evie don’t outright endorse candidates, but instead want to provide you with a quick quiz to help you figure out who you want to cast your vote for in the upcoming presidential election based on what you want for your future. Ready? Open up a tab in your Notes app or reach for a sticky note and pen to tally how many 1s and 2s you answer…
1. When it comes to the cost of living, I think that…
It’s okay for the cost of goods and services to rise if that means that social welfare programs like government-run healthcare or unemployment benefits can be available to the masses. It’s a necessary evil to support all Americans…but also illegal immigrants too!
It’s not acceptable for runaway inflation to fundamentally change the power of the American dollar – l mean, $80,000 in the 1990s is approximately equal to 2024’s $129,526, so how am I ever supposed to follow in my parent’s footsteps in becoming a homeowner? I can hardly even afford groceries right now.
2. When it comes to immigration, I think that…
It’s racist to close or even secure our borders and enforce more rigorous immigration policies. They’re not illegal “aliens,” they’re asylum seekers, and it’s America’s job to open our arms to outsiders and ensure they feel welcome and supported.
It’s troubling that our government allows anyone in and refuses to deport bad apples, promising them amnesty and even free healthcare. Legal immigration is part of the American dream and what makes our nation so uniquely diverse, but it’s predicated on respect, hard work, and an understanding of law and order.
3. When it comes to abortion, I think that…
It’s not the government’s place to weigh in on what a person with a uterus does with their bodies – especially if that means whether or not they can continue a pregnancy. If we can legally regulate abortion access, people can more safely terminate unwanted life rather than doing so in secrecy. Especially since we are becoming a more sex-positive society, we need to empower uterus-havers to feel a sense of control over their future.
It should really be up to the states to decide what their own policies are on things like abortion. I may have my own opinions about abortion, but Roe vs. Wade was unacceptable to me, as it expanded the power of the federal government when we’re supposed to have federalism, meaning state governments more accurately reflect the preferences of their populace.
4. When it comes to public safety, I think that…
We really need to restructure public safety systems to make them more equitable and address systemic inequalities. If some (or maybe even all!) of the resources allocated to police departments could instead go to government-run social service programs, I think we’d have less crime on the streets!
I know that a strong, well-trained law enforcement presence is necessary to maintain public order. I can’t understand why we’d put violent criminals back on the streets and then “defund the police,” leaving innocent Americans vulnerable. I’m scared of raising a family in a country overwhelmed by rising crime rates and drug addiction.
5. When it comes to gender ideology, I think that…
Transwomen are women, and transmen are men – and to say otherwise is bigoted. I think that people get way too worked up about children experimenting with their gender identity. Medical professionals and schools are simply responding with compassion to a growing number of trans-identifying students, and honestly? It’s a good thing that we’re liberated from regressive sex stereotypes.
Vulnerable, impressionable children are easily swayed by the gender ideology movement. Some parents, K-12 educators or administrators, and even medical professionals are wrongfully pushing kids down a path of harmful and sometimes irreversible “gender transition,” even though they often change their minds once they’ve matured! Children cannot be born in the wrong body, though there is a tiny percentage of humans born with differences of sexual development – but they’re exceptions to the biological rule.
6. When it comes to health care, I think that…
Health care is a human right, and it’s up to our government to provide comprehensive health care coverage to every American or person who enters our country. A system like this eliminates the need for private health insurance and standardizes care so there is equitable access for all. This might mean an increase in taxes to fund the system, but perhaps people would save money in the long run by not having to pay for private insurance or medical bills!
Government-run healthcare systems like Medicare for All are inefficient, and the quality of care can be pitiful. Why else would so many Brits bemoan that the NHS’s single-payer system makes them wait months just to get an appointment? People should be able to shop for plans and rack up pre-tax dollars for medical expenses in Health Savings Accounts (HSA). I believe that free market solutions encourage competition, which drives down costs and improves the quality of care I could receive.
7. When it comes to climate change, I think that…
We need to take bold, urgent action to address climate change. We can’t rely on people to do it voluntarily – we need to set a goal for transitioning the U.S. to 100% renewable energy to avert climate catastrophe. It’s time to phase out fossil fuels, ban fracking, and make massive investments in solar panels and wind farms.
I’m skeptical of large-scale government interventions in the energy sector. If we had more energy independence and weren’t discouraged from producing oil and natural gas, we wouldn’t have to rely on (sometimes hostile) foreign energy sources. I’m not against clean energy solutions; I just think that private industry could make better, quicker technological advancements if ineffective environmental regulations didn’t squash innovation.
8. When it comes to foreign policy, I think that…
We need to rebuild and strengthen international alliances, like those of NATO and the European Union. If we ice out other countries with aggressive rhetoric, there may be more tensions. That said, I definitely support Ukraine and think that we need to continue U.S. military aid to fight back against Russian expansionism…and election interference!
We need to put America first. If our nation isn’t strong, how can we be a model of strength for any other country? We’ll never be respected on the global stage if we kowtow to countries like Russia, Iran, or China. This is why I agree with protectionist trade policies like higher tariffs and support for increased military and defense spending. That said, I don’t like it when we go on the offense and get involved in endless wars – I think peace can be achieved through strength.
If you answered mostly 1s…
Your candidate is likely Kamala Harris. A vote for Harris means a vote for liberal immigration reform, including fewer barriers to entry, and criminal justice reform, which includes reducing recidivism and improving law enforcement accountability (despite Harris’s own prosecutorial record showing otherwise). Harris also supports economic justice by increasing the minimum wage and expanding workers’ rights through unionization – though in Harris’s home state of California, where both of those policies have already been set in motion, income inequality is only getting worse. Harris voters probably don’t mind an increase in government authority over your life since you believe in single-payer health care rather than the power of private insurance. Even if you believe that America can be a great nation, you’d prefer not to show dominance over other countries – even if that means being perceived as submissive – because you’re globally-minded and believe in the growth of international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
If you answered mostly 2s…
Your candidate is likely Donald Trump. A vote for Trump means a vote for conservative pro-business policies, including deregulation, tax cuts, and trade deals that prioritize American workers and domestic manufacturing. Trump supports merit-based immigration policies but strongly opposes illegal immigration, advocating for a strong border wall, the deportation of undocumented migrants, and the end of sanctuary cities. Trump also supports a strong military but advocates for ending “endless wars,” a stance he championed when previously in office by diplomatically confronting countries like North Korea, Iran, and China, and avoiding any new conflicts. You prefer market-driven health care reforms and limited government involvement, opposing large-scale programs run by the government like Medicare for All. You also prioritize an “America First” approach to the U.S.’s involvement in international organizations like the WHO or NATO, because you believe we carry an unfair burden and that globalist organizations are often biased or mismanaged.