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Youth eligible to vote for the first time say the most common reasons why they don’t is because of lack of time and an overly complicated process.

Which is totally understandable given that for many of you, it’s your hectic final year of high school, your first overwhelming semester of college, or you’re entering the work force full time!



No matter what your situation, it’s a busy time filled with emotions and thoughts, and “I gotta make sure I vote” is probably not at the top.


And the fact that our Election day is always on a Tuesday instead of a more convenient day like on the weekend doesn’t make voting any easier in our country.

“Sunday is the most common voting day around the world, except in the US. Election Day falls on Tuesdays in the country and is not a federal holiday, presenting a dilemma for many workers who don’t get paid time off to go to polling place and wait in line. While early voting and mail-in voting gives citizens more flexibility, not all states offer these options.”

“5 Reasons People in the US Don’t Vote”
GlobalCitizen.org


Add to this that every state has its own specfic voter registration deadlines and ID laws can make voting–the essential act of our democracy–overwhelmingly complicated and hard.

“When they try to make it hard for you to vote, it’s because they know you are powerful and you matter.”

Cristela Alonzo
Comedian / Writer / Producer / Actor

To help make it easier for you, here’s a quick start guide to registering and participating in this year’s elections including voting options where you live that may be more convenient than driving to a polling place and standing in long lines on a weekday when you need to be in class or at work.



So want to vote next month?

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