Take Action

Become involved in your community

Being an active member in your community means voting in primary and general elections. You make up your community and you and your community are directly affected by your representatives. Find out who they are and find out if they are representing your correctly. Reach out to them and don’t be afraid to tell them they need to address certain issues.

Action List Checklist

  • Find out what district you are from and who represents you.
  • Research voting laws and what your representatives have been doing for you.
  • Research the history of voter suppression and in what ways it still exists today.
  • Encourage yourself and other people to vote and know your rights as a U.S. citizen.
  • Participate in YVOTE with other youth, and help make a difference beyond the ballot box!