We registered to vote about 275 students at two alternative high schools during three events. The students range in age from 16 to 21. They are working toward their high school diplomas after dropping out or having difficulty in more traditional school settings. To provide educational value, we presented an overview of the history of voter rights in the United States, from the first days of the Republic to the present, and talked about the importance of voting for their futures. We then offered them the opportunity to register.
Did we connect with them? Maybe a few now have a greater understanding of how elections affect their lives. Will everyone who registered actually vote? Probably not. Do I believe that there will be more voters in that group than if we had not shown up with our PowerPoint and concern for their futures? Absolutely yes. My thanks to Vicki, Ramon, Joseph, Maria, Isa, Carol and Jeffrey for being part of our great voter registration team.
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