AmericasElection Officials in the Top 30 Most Populous U.S. CountiesLocal elections are as important as national elections because your county executives make crucial decisions that affect your daily lives. Local elections and public officials also lead the way in various national movements. With an average of only one in five voters participating in local elections, voting results are easily swayed by just one vote. Know who your local officials are, and vote based on your conscience and beliefs rather than your party.