Whether you are a first-time voter or a seasoned pro, staying informed and making your voice count is essential. To help voters, the Let's Go Vote initiative has been launched to offer voters a dashboard that covers all facets of the voting process, from how to register to how voting machine work.
All of these resources are compiled into one page to make voting information easily accessible for anyone who wants to find it.
“As future leaders, it is essential for students to not only vote, but also be informed and engaged citizens,” said Kristi Wood-Turner, director of the WVU CCE. “Every vote is a voice that helps shape our communities and our future. By raising your voice, you ensure that your values and ideas contribute to the democratic process, empowering change for a better tomorrow.”
Oct. 29 for Vote Early Day, there will be tabling events on campus to educate and encourage students to vote early if they are registered.
Nov. 4 for Election Hero Day, students will be able to sign thank-you cards for local election workers at designated locations.
The campus early voting site located at the Museum Education Center will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday starting Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Nov. 2.
Thie site was organized as a collaboration between the Monongalia County Clerk’s Office, Erik Herron, Eberly Family Distinguished Professor of Political Science, the Art Museum of WVU and WVU CCE.
This early voting location will be fully staffed by 40 to 50 civic ambassadors. Students and community members who want to volunteer will be fully trained. Sign up to volunteer through iServe.
In addition to hosting early voting, the Art Museum of WVU is presenting an exhibit titled “Our Votes, Our Values,” which is centered around ongoing national conversations with the goal of empowering visitors to make their voices heard in the democratic process.
The WVU CCE partners with multiple nonprofit organizations to facilitate these voting education initiatives, including the All In Democracy Challenge and Campus Compact.
“WVU students are taking on this initiative to vote. We really want to encourage their civic responsibility to get involved,” Wood-Turner said. “It’s important for our younger generations in this community to be heard because they can influence policy change that is going to affect them in the future.”