Editor’s Note: This video is a part of the 2020 Elections Issue. The Baro has put together this issue to inform the Oregon State University and greater Corvallis, Ore. communities about the 2020 Elections. This issue will dispel voting myths and include information on local elections, voting methods and tips, candidate profiles, and more.

The Baro sat down with Christopher Stout, associate professor of political science at Oregon State University, to discuss the importance of voting.