Challenges Facing Student Voters (Blog)
Young voters are becoming a force in American politics. While only 13% of people aged 18-29 voted in 2014, that percentage skyrocketed to 28% …, Yet, as mentioned above, in other states, anti-voter legislation has made it more challenging to cast a ballot and have it counted. These laws…, For example, young people in schools outside their home states may face barriers around state-issued IDs. In 2018, students attending a college or…, Transportation Access to polling places near campus is inconsistent across the country, posing a barrier to young voters who lack reliable…, Absentee Voting Many college students vote using an absentee or mail ballot. Voting absentee or by mail is a secure, reliable way to cast a…, Anti-voter state legislatures and third-party organizations are currently focused on decreasing the period within which an absentee ballot can be…, What Can I Do? If you are a student voter (or you know one!), you can learn how to register to vote or check your registration at VOTE411.org.…