Here's why:
* Spelling: The word "vote" has the letter "o" followed by the letter "e" at the end. This is a common pattern in English where the "e" makes the preceding vowel have a long sound.
* Pronunciation: The "o" in "vote" is pronounced like the "o" in "go" or "no", which is a long vowel sound.
Let me know if you have any other words you'd like to analyze!