Why Your Vote Matters
When all young people develop healthy civic habits, skills and commitment, our democracy will prosper. We believe this will happen when more and more diverse young people have access to opportunities that build their skills and knowledge, and that empower them to effect change, decision-making becomes more representative and communities benefit.
In fact, youth civic engagement is critical for a variety of reasons. Young people, while not a monolithic group, share certain characteristics that have the potential to make them powerful civic actors, and their participation carries benefits. They have unique perspectives on local issues, they often bring new ideas to the table, and they can be an inexhaustible source of energy and passion for social change. (CIRCLE, the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement)
Why Young People Should Vote (Boston University)
Voting data
Stay informed about student and youth voting patterns as data becomes available.
Involving Non-Eligible Voters
The Center for Civic Justice compiled a list of regulations and restrictions by country and territory to provide international voting information. Students are encouraged to partake in their country’s elections and exercise their right to vote from wherever they are.
The My Civic Engagement Plan tool was created to offer students prompts that encourage reflection on ways to be civically engaged during their time at Stony Brook.