Many young adults do not participate in our democratic system by voting. As of August 23, 2023, only 22.5% of 18 year olds in Franklin County were registered to vote. Data also indicate that only 21.6% of young Ohio voters ( ages 18 to 29) voted in 2022. LWV's mission is to increase participation among young adults in the electoral process by engaging, educating and empowering high school students to become voters in 2024 and beyond. 

Give to expand this program for the 2024-2025 school year. 

 For the past 8 years, the League of Women Voters has been welcomed into high school classrooms in Franklin County to talk with students about the importance of voting. Between February and May, 2024, we visited 16 local high schools for a total of 21 total school visits. We reached over 3000 students and engaged them in small group discussions about the importance of voting. Our one-hour curriculum (see topics below) is conducted by our trained team at each high school. During this hour students experience the voting process, learn about the

history of voting rights and are guided through the voter registration process.  

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