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Scott B. wrote:Haven't managed to dig up the raw source material (searching nra/elections/participation/rates returns mostly general election stuff), but did find published reports that indicate the participation rate is about 6% of eligible membership.

That's surprising. I would expect the rate among eligible NRA members to be far higher, even considering that there would likely be a hierarchy among those eligible: e.g., annual members with more than five years continuous membership would be somewhat likely to vote; members who purchase in five-year blocks more likely to vote; life members even more likely to vote.

A general reminder to everyone that ballots must be received--not postmarked, but received--by May 1. If you're eligible to vote, remember that keeping the NRA leadership strong is almost as important as being a member of the NRA.

A general note that the NRA ballot is not like an SAT test.

Do not color in all the options in hopes of getting 25 of 25 correct. Doesn't work that way.

The vote is an actual, numerical count. There is no delegate system at work here.

Please select only those candidates whom you trust and believe in.

That actual, numerical count is what determines the outcome.