As part of Preserving Democracy‘s #ReadyToVote2024 campaign, we partnered with public media stations and colleges across the country to hear from students this election season. What issues are most important to them? What are their views on democracy? Why does voting matter?
Take a look at a gallery of stories below from Georgia Public Broadcasting, WUCF in Florida, Fordham University in NYC, Colorado Mountain College and Hofstra University in NYC!
Georgia Public Broadcasting
GPB News spoke with Berry College students last week about why voting is important to them ahead of the Nov. 5 general election:
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GPB News asked Berry College students in Northwest Georgia about their voting plan and why voting is important to them ahead of the general election on Nov. 5:
GPB News asked Georgia Tech students about what democracy means to them ahead of the general election on Nov. 5:
GPB News asked Georgia Tech students about their preparations for voting in the general election:
WUCF
UCF students are gearing up and #ReadyToVote2024! 🗳️💥 Hear their voices on the issues that matter most and why immigration is at the top of the list!
How are young voters feeling about the upcoming election? UCF students are #ReadyToVote2024! 🗳️ Informed, engaged, and ready to make their voices heard at the polls!
With so many young voters being able to cast their ballot for the first time, students share why they are heading to the polls. #ReadyToVote2024!
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Students across the state are #ReadyToVote2024 many are first time voters. UCF students share why voting on amendment 3 and 4 are important to them! Share your reason to vote! 🗳️🇺🇸
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How do young voters feel about the presidential candidates? UCF journalism student shares her insight and the importance of making your voice heard in this upcoming election! #ReadyToVote2024!📜
Fordham in NYC
Check out two PSA’s created by students at Fordham
On Election Day, you’re voting for more than who will be in the White House. You’re also voting for local legislators and on policies that impact your daily life. Get to know your ballot and gain confidence in who you are voting for, because it matters.
Everyone has the right to vote. For our deaf and hard of hearing communities, it is crucial to know your rights and resources.
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Colorado Mountain College
Colorado Mountain College students are #ReadyToVote2024. They share their thoughts on democracy and the importance of making your voice heard this election season.
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Hofstra University & The WNET Group in New York City
Every four years, pundits discuss what matters most for the youth vote. But are they actually talking to young people? For this Election Day episode of Your Voice Matters, students from The Lawrence Herbert School of Communication at Hofstra University report on the issues that matter to them. Learn where Gen Z and millennial voters stand on key issues such as abortion, the economy, cost of living, gun violence, reproductive rights and the climate.
Featuring Jared Goerke, Vice President of the Nassau County Young Democrats; and Josh Lafazan, former Nassau County legislator.
This episode was produced in collaboration with Hofstra University.
Share your voice!
How are you making a plan to vote? What issues matter to you?
Share your 2024 voting selfies by using the hashtag #ReadyToVote2024 and tagging @thirteenwnet!
Learn more about our campaign here.
