Young Voters
“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 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.”
“The League of Women Voters, Clemson Area [SC], is registering high school seniors in Oconee, Pickens and Anderson counties.”
“...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]...”
“Almost 200 high school students have registered to vote in the last month, thanks to members of the League of Women Voters of Horry County, who have been visiting high schools to simplify registration and ensure that eligible seniors will be able to participate in the democratic process.”
“This eligibility allows 17-year-old [CT] students to vote in the April 24 and Aug. 14 primary elections, as long as they turn 18 by Nov. 6. With help from the Wilton League of Women Voters, Wilton's registrars will supervise a two-day voter registration ...”
“On Thursday there was a little bit more than food available during the students’ lunch hour at South Florence High School. The League of Women Voters of the Florence Area was serving up registration forms to encourage students old enough to register to vote.”
“A push is on to register young voters across parts of northeast Michigan. The League of Women Voters of Alpena County has received a small grant to register young voters in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle counties.”