Thread by @WhenWeAllVote

In 2018, only 31% of eligible voters ages 18-29 voted in the midterm elections.

What’s stopping young people from voting? Hint: it’s NOT political apathy. 👀

We’re breaking down the barriers that have historically kept young people from the polls.👇
nytimes.com/2020/10/08/ups…

Most students receive very little formal education about how to participate in the electoral process and why voting matters.

There’s a HUGE divide between the classroom and real-world politics, and young 👏 voters 👏 should 👏 not 👏 be 👏 blamed 👏 for 👏 this.

Depending on where you live, it can be difficult to navigate the voter registration process as a first time voter because information can be hard to find. 😕

Many states have residency requirements, voter registration deadlines, and voter ID laws that can make it harder to vote.

With tight class schedules, inflexible work hours, and unreliable transportation, many young voters simply don’t have the capacity to vote.

Once again, young 👏 voters 👏 should 👏 not 👏 be 👏 blamed 👏 for 👏 this.

Despite the obstacles they face at the ballot box, 83% of young people STILL believe that they have the power to change the country. ✨

We have a responsibility to give them the tools they need to make their vision of long-term sustainable change a reality at the ballot box. 💪

Over the next 25 days, 24 million Gen Z voters will have the chance to speak out against those who’ve tried to silence their voices. ✊

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