Registering students to vote in Texas? Do this first!
The next election may seem like a long time from now, but the best way to establish a successful program of high school voter registration is to have a student-led drive twice each school year, one in the fall and another in the spring.
Get active.
In California, if you have not voted in four years, you can be designated as “inactive.”
Under 18 in Arizona?
Some states don’t have a formal system of pre-registration, but young people can register to vote if they will be 18 by the next general election.
We Need Your Help to Bring the Voting Rights Act Fully Back to Life
Are you aware that one of the most effective tools for protecting voters has been missing for the last five years?
Nevada: on the way
Nevada is a bit behind California when it comes to encouraging high school students to register or pre-register to vote, but it’s still better than a lot of states.
Hello, Texas
Texas has a history of voter suppression.
That seems to be extending to high schools.
California - good laws; now we need results
California law tries to encourage high school students to register or pre-register to vote. The State allows pre-registration at 16 and has online voter registration and automatic registration at the DMV.
Colorado: the good news and the bad news
Colorado has some very good laws about voter registration. You can pre-register at 16. You can also register to vote online.
Round-up of state efforts
Lots of states are trying to limit voting, while some states are trying to expand opportunities.