Persistently low youth registration is a long-lasting and serious problem facing our democracy. Unlike many other democracy challenges we face, this one is eminently solvable.
Laura, thanks once again for this helpful post that provides so much valuable information.
Forwarded this article to several people including: the high school seniors some of us are working with; also another student, a junior, who wants to help with voter registration this spring and will still be around in the fall.
Also sent it to the county clerk. In a conversation last week she told me we would have to contact the KY Sec. Of State to get information on new young voters.
So I’m working through that online paperwork. It’s all a process.
Hi Amelia, Glad it's helpful!! I hope the students will register their drives with us. We would love to include them in our social media, etc. for Cap, Gown & Ballot. https://www.thecivicscenter.org/cap-gown-and-ballot :)
Laura, yesterday I heard from the student taking the lead on this project at her high school. She received the box of voter registration supplies from The Civic Center last week during spring break. This week she will be talking to her teachers explaining the project.
Graduation gown pick up is April 21. It’s very exciting to see these students taking a leadership role.
Laura, thanks once again for this helpful post that provides so much valuable information.
Forwarded this article to several people including: the high school seniors some of us are working with; also another student, a junior, who wants to help with voter registration this spring and will still be around in the fall.
Also sent it to the county clerk. In a conversation last week she told me we would have to contact the KY Sec. Of State to get information on new young voters.
So I’m working through that online paperwork. It’s all a process.
Hi Amelia, Glad it's helpful!! I hope the students will register their drives with us. We would love to include them in our social media, etc. for Cap, Gown & Ballot. https://www.thecivicscenter.org/cap-gown-and-ballot :)
Yes, I’ve encouraged them to do this. Hope they will.
Laura, yesterday I heard from the student taking the lead on this project at her high school. She received the box of voter registration supplies from The Civic Center last week during spring break. This week she will be talking to her teachers explaining the project.
Graduation gown pick up is April 21. It’s very exciting to see these students taking a leadership role.
I do appreciate The Civics Center. Thank you.