Should I vote only with self-interest in mind?

Should I vote for short-term self-interest or long-term self-interest?

If I’m not voting for self-interest, should I vote to maximize the common good or for outcomes for those I believe are most in need?

Is my perception of “those most in need” rooted in fact or opinion?

Am I knowledgeable and experienced enough to understand what my votes will do to benefit the common good?

If I vote to improve the common good, do I vote to optimize short-term or long-term outcomes?

Am I knowledgeable and experienced enough to understand what my votes will do to benefit those I perceive to be most in need?

If I vote to maximize outcomes for those I perceive to be most in need, do I vote to optimize short-term or long-term outcomes?