Young Voters
Women in government mentor [NJ] high school students at annual Running & Winning workshop: “...Bobbi Goldstein, co-chair of the Greater Red Bank Area League of Women Voters [NJ], said it is important to create a dialogue that shares stories illustrating how women have paved the way for younger generations.”
“The League of Women Voters updated students about the upcoming elections and registered first-time voters in a visit to campus [Pasadena City College, CA] on Tuesday. Volunteers from the organization set up a small booth at the Quad to help interested passersby...”
“Smackdown Your Vote! is a non-partisan effort supported by World Wrestling Entertainment, League of Women Voters, Rock the Vote, Project Vote Smart... Its purpose is to involve young people in the political process.”
“Sixty students from 11 area high schools will come together at Monmouth Regional High School [NJ] on Friday to participate in the sixth annual “Running and Winning” workshop, a program designed to encourage them to become leaders in their communities and beyond. ... “Running and Winning” was initiated by the Greater Red Bank Area League of Women Voters (GRBA-LWV) in 2007.”
“Maggie Duncan, Elections Program Manager...of the League of Women Voters said, “In 2008, young voters turned out in higher numbers than in the past. However, less than half of all 18 year olds were actually registered to vote during that election, and couldn’t participate.” ... While turning 18 does open a new chapter of one’s life, Duncan and the League of Women Voters want to change the perception that young people may have of voting.”
“The League of Women Voters of Burlington County [NJ] became the 5th local League to hold the Running & Winning Workshop, joining Camden, the Greater Red Bank Area, Mountain Lakes, and Cape May. “Running & Winning”, a workshop these local Leagues hold annually or every other year, is an amazing day-long League program that encourages high school girls to consider a political career.”
“This innovative election tool made its debut in October 2011. The League of Women Voters in Florida in conjunction with Microsoft Tag and the Supervisors of Elections from various Florida counties launched the new tag as a part of the “Be Ready to Vote” campaign. The main objective is to prepare voters to participate in all elections.”
“This week, the League of Women Voters released a map of Monroe County which shows, by census tract, what share of adults are registered to vote. ... League member Barbara Grosh shared the map with seniors at the School of the Arts who are enrolled in Participation in Government classes.”
“...along with sophomores... were four of about 50 or so girls selected to participate in the Running and Winning Workshop, which was hosted...by the League of Women Voters of Camden [NJ]...”
“The League of Women Voters, Clemson Area [SC], is registering high school seniors in Oconee, Pickens and Anderson counties.”